Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 3,323 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
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 second least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the second least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 29% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Announce stops to passengers.
AI could do much of this on its own
Report delays or accidents.
AI could do much of this on its own
Read maps to plan bus routes.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Record information, such as cash receipts and ticket fares, and maintain log book.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules, complying with traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a smooth and safe ride.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Inspect vehicles and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Assist passengers, such as elderly or individuals with disabilities, on and off bus, ensure they are seated properly, help carry baggage, and answer questions about bus schedules or routes.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Collect tickets or cash fares from passengers.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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What the move takes
Usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with less than 5 years of experience, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
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- Problem Sensitivity
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
Usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Transportation
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- Reaction Time
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New skills to build
- Coordination
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- Complex Problem Solving
- Systems Evaluation