Bus and coach drivers

£28,157

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

42 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

3.25%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Bus and coach drivers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 8213

Bus and coach drivers drive road passenger-carrying vehicles such as buses, coaches and mini-buses.

Common tasks include:

checks tyres, brakes, lights, oil, water and fuel levels and general condition of the vehicle before start of journey;
drives single- and double-decked vehicle over pre-determined route, complying with traffic regulations and keeping to time schedule;
stops and opens and closes doors at pre-arranged places to allow passengers to board and alight, observing regulations concerning the number of passengers carried;
may collect fares from passengers and issue tickets or ensure that they use a ticket machine;
may plan routes in conjunction with private hirer and assist with loading and unloading of luggage;
balances cash taken with tickets sold and may be responsible for cleanliness of vehicle;
maintains records of journey times, mileage and hours worked.

Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though candidates must be in possession of a full car driving licence. All bus and coach drivers must pass the Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) test. This incorporates a theoretical examination and assessed driving. Entrants to the PCV test must be at least 18 years old. NVQs/SVQs in Transporting Passengers by Road are available at Levels 2 and 3.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Alternative & related job titles: Bus and coach drivers

Driver, minibus Driver, bus, mini Driver, bus Busman Operator, person, one Driver-conductor Driver, PSV Driver, coach Driver, vehicle, carrying, passenger Driver, vehicle, service, public Operator, coach Driver-fitter Driver-mechanic Driver, PCV Driver (bus service) Shunter (road transport) Driver

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