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How exposed to AI is a Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity?

Of the 15 tasks O*NET lists for bus drivers, transit and intercity, 0 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 10 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Bus DriverBus OperatorCharter Bus DriverCoach OperatorMotor Coach DriverMotor Coach OperatorTransit Bus DriverTransit Coach OperatorTransit DriverTransit Operator
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
15
tasks rated for this occupation
0%
hold a degree, from a survey of 30
146k
people do this job in the US
20 of 52
least protected in transport

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Only with software built on top

5
  • Announce stops to passengers
  • Report delays or accidents
  • Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles
  • Record information, such as cash receipts and ticket fares, and maintain log book
  • Read maps to plan bus routes

Cannot be sped up

10
  • 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
  • Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board
  • Inspect vehicles and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure
  • Assist passengers, such as elderly or disabled individuals, on and off bus, ensure they are seated properly, help carry baggage, and answer questions about bus schedules or routes
  • Collect tickets or cash fares from passengers
  • Handle passenger emergencies or disruptions
  • Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort
  • Maintain cleanliness of bus or motor coach
  • Load and unload baggage in baggage compartments
  • Make minor repairs to vehicle and change tires
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.