One-Man Bus Driver
ワンマンバスうんてんしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
One-man bus drivers perform tasks such as guiding passengers on and off, collecting fares, and making in-vehicle announcements single-handedly while safely and accurately operating along designated routes to transport passengers to their destinations.
Description
One-man bus drivers are bus drivers who handle passenger services using only the driver's seat and fare box. They personally conduct safety checks during boarding and alighting, fare collection, and in-vehicle announcements, while maintaining on-time and on-route operations. They also perform vehicle inspections before and after departure, initial responses to abnormalities, and passenger guidance during emergencies, requiring a high level of safety awareness and service quality.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stably high, especially in rural areas, as essential for maintaining routes, with a serious labor shortage. On the other hand, full implementation of autonomous driving technology will take time, so the importance of drivers with safety management and customer service skills is expected to remain unchanged.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Good Team Player / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-time Employee / Night Shift / Shift Work
Career Path
General Crew Member → Chief Driver → Operations Manager → Safety Instructor → Sales Position
Required Skills
Boarding/Alighting Guidance / Fare Collection / Safe Driving / Time Management / Vehicle Inspection
Recommended Skills
Elderly and Disabled Support / Emergency Aid / Multilingual Support (English)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to changes in weather or traffic conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to detail is essential for safety checks and fare collection. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to accurately convey information through announcements and responses to passengers. |
| Problem Solving | Because quick judgment is required during traffic jams or troubles. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because high stress tolerance is required for long hours of driving and passenger interactions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus and there are few opportunities for new idea generation. |
Related Qualifications
- Large Vehicle Class 2 License
Aliases
- One-Man Bus Driver
- One-Man Driver
- Route Bus Driver
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- Charter Bus Driver
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