Bus Drivers, School
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 10,435 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 35% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of students or trips, hours worked, mileage, or fuel consumption.
AI could do much of this on its own
Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
AI could do much of this on its own
Record bus routes.
AI could do much of this on its own
Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
AI could do much of this on its own
Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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Skills you already have
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Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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