Can you describe a typical day as a Bus Driver?

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    Derek H.

    On an early shift, you’ll start your day by driving to the depot, where the buses are parked overnight. After parking up, you’ll collect your running board—a handy guide that tells you which service you’re driving and at what times. Before setting off, you’ll have 15 minutes to check over your bus, making sure everything is safe and ready to go.


    Once you’re on the road, you’ll drive your allocated route for up to five and a half hours, serving passengers and keeping the city moving. At the end of your first stint, you’ll drop the bus at a pre-arranged location for another driver to take over while you enjoy a well-earned break (at least 30 minutes, often longer!).

    After your break, you’ll jump back behind the wheel of another bus, allowing its driver to take their break or finish for the day.


    On early shifts, you’ll often finish in the city centre and take a bus, or sometimes a staff shuttle, back to the depot to collect your car. Your day wraps up by paying in any fares collected before heading home.


    Late shifts work much the same way, though you’ll usually start by meeting your bus in the city centre and finish your day by returning it to the depot.


    Every shift gives you variety, responsibility, and the rewarding feeling of helping people get where they need to go.