According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| 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. | 94% |
| Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board. | 90% |
| Inspect vehicles and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure. | 90% |
| Announce stops to passengers. | 90% |
| Assist passengers, such as elderly or disabled individuals, on and off bus, ensure they are seated properly, help carry baggage, and answer questions about bus schedules or routes. | 86% |
| Collect tickets or cash fares from passengers. | 85% |
| Report delays or accidents. | 84% |
| Handle passenger emergencies or disruptions. | 84% |
| Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles. | 83% |
| Read maps to plan bus routes. | 83% |
| Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort. | 82% |
| Record information, such as cash receipts and ticket fares, and maintain log book. | 81% |
| Maintain cleanliness of bus or motor coach. | 79% |
| Load and unload baggage in baggage compartments. | 73% |
| Make minor repairs to vehicle and change tires. | 70% |
