What Would I Do?

Bus drivers:

work for urban transit systems, school boards or transportation authorities and private transportation companies

Streetcar, subway and light rail transit operators:

Bus drivers and streetcar operators’ duties can include:

drive buses or streetcars to transport passengers along established routes to local destinations, or intercity or long distance destinations
drive sightseeing tour buses to transport passengers locally or over long distances
drive buses equipped for wheelchair accessibility, and aid passengers in boarding
provide passengers with information on fares, schedules and stops
collect fares, issue and validate transfers, check bus passes
conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle
may provide information on points of interest during sightseeing tours
may load and unload passengers’ luggage and express freight

School bus drivers’ duties can include:

drive school buses to transport children between school and home or on excursions
ensure children’s safety when boarding and leaving buses and crossing street while bus is stopped
maintain control of student activities during travel to prevent distractions or behaviours that could compromise safety

Subway train and light rail transit operators’ duties can include:

operate subway or rail transit vehicles as part of two-person crew
observe signals at crossings and arrival and departure points
operate controls to open and close transit vehicle doors
report delays, malfunctions and accidents to control unit
ensure passenger safety and welfare in emergencies, and direct passengers during evacuation procedures