Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
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 4,424 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 31% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage driven fuel consumed, or fares received.
AI could do much of this on its own
Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
AI could do much of this on its own
Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule.
AI could help, but needs extra software
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
Complete accident reports when necessary.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.
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
Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Operate vehicles with specialized equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, to transport and secure passengers with special needs.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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