O*NET-SOC 53-3052.00

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.8808/2018
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.6208/2018
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1208/2018
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.1208/2018
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.1208/2018
Time Management2.B.5.a3.1208/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Far Vision1.A.4.a.24.1208/2018
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.8808/2018
Depth Perception1.A.4.a.63.7508/2018
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.7508/2018
Reaction Time1.A.2.c.13.6208/2018
Response Orientation1.A.2.b.33.6208/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules, complying with traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a smooth and safe ride.Core9408/2018
Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.Core9608/2018
Inspect vehicles and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.Core9508/2018
Announce stops to passengers.Core9608/2018
Assist passengers, such as elderly or individuals with disabilities, on and off bus, ensure they are seated properly, help carry baggage, and answer questions about bus schedules or routes.Core9608/2018

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.8911/2023
Conventional4.4311/2023
Social3.6611/2023
Enterprising2.8511/2023
Artistic1.011/2023
Investigative1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.