Kerala Tourist Bus going through the Road near Paddy Fields – VIDEO
Bus drivers transport people between various places—including, work, school, and shopping centers—and across state and national borders. Some drive regular routes, and others transport passengers on chartered trips or sightseeing tours.
Kerala Tourist Bus going through the Road near Paddy Fields – VIDEO
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Duties of Bus Drivers
Bus drivers typically do the following:
- Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations
- Follow a planned route according to a time schedule
- Help disabled passengers get on and off the bus
- Obey traffic laws and state and federal transit regulations
- Follow procedures to ensure passenger safety
- Keep passengers informed of possible delays
- Perform basic maintenance (check the bus tires, lights, and oil)
- Keep the bus clean and presentable to the public
The following are examples of types of bus drivers:
School bus drivers transport students to and from school and other activities. On school days, drivers pick up students in the morning and return them home in the afternoon. They also drive students to field trips, sporting events, and other activities. Between morning and afternoon trips, some drivers work at schools in other occupations, such as janitors, cafeteria workers, or mechanics. School bus drivers typically do the following:
- Ensure the safety of children getting on and off the bus
- Attend to the needs of children with disabilities
- Keep order and safety on the school bus
- Understand and enforce the school system’s rules of conduct
- Report disciplinary problems to the school district or parents
Local transit bus drivers follow a daily schedule while transporting people on regular routes along city or suburban streets. They stop frequently, often every few blocks and when a passenger requests a stop. Local transit drivers typically do the following:
- Collect bus fares or manage fare box transactions
- Answer questions about schedules, routes, and transfer points
- Report accidents and other traffic disruptions to a central dispatcher
Intercity bus drivers transport passengers between cities or towns, sometimes crossing state lines. They usually pick up and drop off passengers at bus stations or curbside locations in downtown urban areas. Intercity drivers typically do the following:
- Ensure that all passengers have a valid ticket to ride the bus
- Sell tickets to passengers when there are unsold seats available, if necessary
- Keep track of when passengers get on or off the bus
- Help passengers load and unload baggage
Charter bus drivers, sometimes called motorcoach drivers, transport passengers on chartered trips or sightseeing tours. Trip planners generally arrange their schedules and routes based on the convenience of the passengers, who are often on vacation. Motorcoach drivers are sometimes away for long periods because they usually stay with the passengers for the length of the trip. Motorcoach drivers typically do the following:
- Regulate heating, air-conditioning, and lighting, for passenger comfort
- Ensure that the trip stays on schedule
- Help passengers load and unload baggage
- Account for all passengers before leaving a location
- Act as tour guides for passengers, if necessary
