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bus driver

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Description

Bus drivers operate buses or coaches, take fares, and look after passengers.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

transport topography road traffic laws passenger transport regulations health and safety measures in transportation mechanical components of vehicles

Practical Skills

provide first aid operate GPS systems read maps ensure vehicle operability communicate clearly with passengers perform defensive driving provide information to passengers control the performance of the vehicle use communication devices organise vehicle breakdown support help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations lift heavy weights drive in urban areas adhere to transportation work schedule manoeuvre bus keep time accurately ensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipment interpret traffic signals clean road vehicles apply conflict management assist passengers perform services in a flexible manner assist disable passengers tolerate sitting for long periods communicate with customers focus on passengers use different communication channels stay alert handle petty cash promote the use of sustainable transport execute vehicle maintenance