Bus Driver
バスうんてんしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves driving route buses or charter buses, ensuring the safe and comfortable transportation of passengers.
Description
Bus drivers operate route buses or charter buses, providing safe and comfortable travel for passengers. They perform pre-departure vehicle inspections, confirm operation plans, guide passengers, provide in-vehicle customer service, comply with traffic laws, drive on highways, and more, while being required to manage safety during operations. After operations, they create operation reports, perform simple vehicle maintenance and cleaning, and handle first aid and accident response in emergencies. They work shifts that may include early mornings and late nights, requiring strict time management skills and strong interpersonal abilities.
Future Outlook
Due to aging population and increasing demand for public transportation in urban areas, driver shortages are becoming severe. On the other hand, research into autonomous driving technology is advancing, and in the future, operation efficiency improvements using ICT and the introduction of safety support systems are expected.
Personality Traits
Cool-headed / Cooperative / Excellent communication skills / Polite and accurate / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Indoor and Outdoor / Long-distance Charter Operations / Night and Early Morning Work / Part-time and Casual OK / Shift
Career Path
Apprentice Driver → Route Bus Driver → Veteran Driver → Instructor Driver (Instructor) → Operation Manager → Bus Company Manager
Required Skills
Geographical and Route Comprehension Ability / Knowledge of Road Traffic Laws / Passenger Service / Safe Driving / Vehicle Inspection
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Foreign Languages) / Customer Service Manners / First Aid and Emergency Care / Operation Management System Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary to pay close attention to details for safe driving. |
| Stress Tolerance | Required to endure stressful environments such as traffic jams and passenger interactions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily routine tasks where accuracy is valued over creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Operation Manager (Passenger)
- Type 2 Large Automobile License
Aliases
- Bus Driver
- Charter Bus Driver
- Route Bus Driver
Related Jobs
- Bus Mechanic
- Railway Driver
- Taxi Driver
- Truck Driver