- Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
- Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
- Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
- Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that
Bus or coach driver | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Bus and coach drivers transport passengers on local, national or overseas journeys.
Bus or coach drivers typically work around 45 to 47 hours per week.
As a Bus or coach driver you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 28,731 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Bus or coach driver
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28,808 GBP
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27,590 GBP
Average salary for part-time Bus or coach driver
Average salary for full-time Bus or coach driver
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15,467 GBP
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14,117 GBP
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15,800 GBP
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28,731 GBP
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27,590 GBP
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28,808 GBP
Salary over time for Bus or coach driver
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23,857 GBP
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25,398 GBP
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25,985 GBP
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26,628 GBP
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27,183 GBP
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27,936 GBP
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28,731 GBP
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26,350 GBP
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24,122 GBP
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Future outlook for Bus or coach drivers
Balanced outlook
127 000+ jobs available
Balanced outlook
0% yearly wage growth (on average) 
Fair outlook
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Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems
Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Things to highlight for your Bus or coach driver interview
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
