Bus Driver

Patz Pouwhare checking the fan belt and fluid gauges before taking out a bus

Patz Pouwhare checks the engine of her bus for any faults

Bus drivers drive buses with passengers along a set route.

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He kaitaraiwa pahi he pahihi kei runga, i runga i nga huarahi he mea whakarite.

Entry Requirements

To become a bus driver, you need to have held a Class 1 driver’s licence (a car licence) for two years.

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Pay

Pay for bus drivers varies, but they  usually earn between $14 and $17 an hour (or between $29,120 and $35,360 a year, based on a 40-hour week), depending on experience, the r
 

 

Job Outlook

Demand for bus drivers has eased in recent months as rising unemployment rates have seen more people apply for bus driver jobs.
 

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Posted: Mon, 23 Nov 2009
 

 


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