Bus & Coach Drivers

Description

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

Tasks

• 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

Entry Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though candidates must be in possession of a full car driving licence. All bus and coach drivers are required to hold the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC). This incorporates a theoretical examination and assessed driving. Entrants to the CPC test must be at least 18 years old. NVQs/SVQs in Road Passenger Vehicle Driving are available at Level 2.