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What does a bus driver do?
- Safe driving: You drive buses of different types and sizes, always paying attention to road safety and passenger comfort.
- Scheduling and punctuality: You carefully follow routes and timetables and adjust where necessary in case of delays or unforeseen circumstances.
- Passenger service: You help passengers board and disembark, provide information, check tickets and ensure correct, friendly service.
- Vehicle inspection: Before and after the ride, you inspect the bus (tyres, lights, brakes, fire extinguisher) and report technical problems.
- Administration and incident management: You register journeys, report accidents or damage and handle minor incidents or complaints professionally.
- Special assignments: Think school transport, shuttle services, event transport or tourist rides - each type requires its own attention and approach.
The benefits of a job as a bus driver
- Sensible and social work: You contribute to mobility and safety of many people.
- Variousness: No day is the same - different routes, passengers and conditions keep the work challenging.
- Job security: Public transport and private carriers have a constant demand for reliable drivers.
- Independence: Although you are part of a shift, you often work independently during your shift.
- Progression opportunities: From driver to instructor, planner, shift foreman or logistics coordinator are realistic growth paths.
Your profile as a bus driver
- Responsible and reliable: Punctuality and accuracy are crucial.
- Customer-oriented and patient: You have a lot of contact with various travellers and keep calm in busy situations.
- Stress-resistant and flexible: Changing hours, early shifts and traffic require flexibility.
- Good driving skills and technical understanding: Basic knowledge of vehicle control and a defensive driving style are important.
- Communicative: Clear ability to inform and handle emergencies.
Lifelong learning as an asset
The profession is evolving: digital ticketing systems, eco-driving, safety training and customer-friendliness courses are useful to keep your profile up to date. Additional training (e.g. first aid, dealing with special travellers) also increases your chances and professionalism.
Practical tips to get started
- Get the proper authorisation and medical examinations required in your country (bus driving licence category and professional competence).
- Gain experience through internships, guided tours or as a substitute driver.
- State in your CV your driving experience, safety credentials and customer-focused examples.
- Be willing to work shifted hours and early/late shifts; this will make you more attractive to employers.
- Follow additional training (defensive driving, first aid, eco-driving) to stand out.
How TRIXXO JOBS can help you
At TRIXXO JOBS, we are not just looking to fill a vacancy, but a sustainable match. We guide you in finding the right employer, advise on training and help prepare you for the practical requirements of driver jobs. Want to start as a bus driver or advance to the next step in transport and logistics? Contact a TRIXXO JOBS recruiter - together we will find the place that suits your talent and ambitions.