I take the m60 sbs bus pretty regularly and so many times the middle or rear doors close on me and other riders while trying to board. Attached is the information on the bus operator examination thats coming up. In 2017, there were 11,059 licenses issued for article 19a bus driver. Salaries posted anonymously by york region transit employees. Final processing for the mta bus operator rain, job new. The motor carrier company that employs a bus driver must file an application for qualification on behalf of the prospective bus driver with the new york state department of motor vehicles. Bus driver unit 6 empire state plaza, room 331 albany, new york 12228 licenses issued and active. Metropolitan transportation authority bus driver salaries. How much does a new york subway train operator make.
Search careerbuilder for mta jobs in new york, ny and browse our platform. Bus driver hourly pay in new york, new york payscale. In order to get the bus operating job, you need to get a commerical drivers license cdl after you get your drivers license. If you applied for an mta nyc transit, mabstoa, or mta bus company exam and need to changeupdate your name, address, social security number, phone number. In addition train operators can earn more if overtime is available.
Mta buses guide find nyc bus service information new. It is so infuriating when youre just trying to get on, usually after waiting awhile for dozens of passengers to get off. Click a salary below to compare with mta nyc transit salaries. So you want to spend your life as a bus driver rather than go to college and get qualifications that will get you an executive type job. Then in june 20, nyc transit slapped him again for. Jan 11, 20 took the mta train operator exam, got the results, what is next. Get the latest national and state salaries, average salary by area, salary. Oct 22, 2011 so you want to spend your life as a bus driver rather than go to college and get qualifications that will get you an executive type job. Jan 06, 2020 185229, 491658 are assigned to mta bus company. Whats the requirement to be a bus driver or train conductor. Salary information comes from 10 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on indeed in the past 36 months. This estimate is based upon 2 mta bus operator salary reports provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. The page i linked has all the info during your first year, as with most positions, dont expect to have a life.
Ridership does not include employees, nonrevenue passengers e. Employment opportunities manchester transit authority. Bus driver former employee new york city, ny october 2, 2018 mta is a very good place to work. A free inside look at york region transit salary trends based on 6 salaries wages for 6 jobs at york region transit. New york state bus drivers must be 18 years of age. These are the two questions that i dont think were answered. This estimate is based upon 5 metropolitan transportation authority bus driver salary reports provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. All of these vintage buses will operate along the m42 42nd street crosstown monday through friday, departing from 42nd street and 12th avenue at 8. Cummins epa 10 isl9 allison b500r 4th generation zf ecolife 6ap1700b. Mar 21, 2018 the mta has launched a new online performance dashboard that tracks bus speeds and determines the time that commuters spend waiting for a bus to arrive in comparison to bus schedules ht.
The number of bus rides in 2012 totalled 667,910,621. As of october 31, 2018 there were 85,020 active licenses in new york. The benefits of this position include, but are not limited to night and weekend salary differentials, paid holidays, vacations, sick leave, a. The transit authority serves iowas capital city and its metropolitan area. In order to drive a school bus, new applicants have to pass a criminal background check. Nyc taxi and limousine commission tlc licensing and standards division 3202 queens boulevard, 2nd floor long island city, ny 111012324. How much does a bus driver make in new york city, ny. The nyc transit department of buses, subsidiary manhattan and bronx surface transit operating authority, and the metropolitan suburban transportation authority, now under mta regional bus operations, have provided bus service in greater new york since the 1950s 19732011 in nassau county, utilizing mostly buses from general motors and flxible through the 1980s, and later on the rapid.
Mta launches new dashboard that tracks bus performance. During the application period individuals can get applications online at. Then in june 20, nyc transit slapped him again for napping on the job this time with a. As far as enter the depot with or without a car, dont worry about that now, however in most depots you can just walk right in. Were committed to helping you live well physically and emotionally both now and in the future. Valentine in live new york city, in harlem, i take the limited bronx, 15 bus to work monday thru friday, it take me 1 hour to get to work, and 2 hours to come back home, the limited bronx 15 is the slows bus on the route, the 101, the 100, and 60, bus are always on time with their schedule, but the limited bronx 15 is not, i can wait 45 min to a 1 hour waiting on the limited. Piloting a ton, 40 foot vehicle through new york city traffic for eight to ten hours a day while transporting a variety of personalities would not ordinarily be conducive to maintaining a pleasant demeanor, but during his career with new york city transit retired bus operator govan brown was well known for maintaining a cheerful and engaging disposition that belied the daily grind of an. Find out how much a bus driver, transit or intercity get paid in your area. See what the education and training requirements are.
The mta has launched a new online performance dashboard that tracks bus speeds and determines the time that commuters spend waiting for a bus to arrive in comparison to bus schedules ht. Nyc taxi and limousine commission tlc licensing and standards division 3202 queens boulevard, 2nd floor long island city, ny 111012324 for further assistance, please call 311 and ask for. The figure above doesnt include the value of healthcare benefits, potential p. Other than new york, bus drivers in washington, ohio, hawaii and california earn the highest wages in the country. The nyc transit department of buses, subsidiary manhattan and bronx surface transit operating authority, and the metropolitan suburban transportation authority, now under mta regional bus operations, have provided bus service in greater new york since the 1950s 19732011 in nassau county, utilizing mostly buses from general motors and flxible through the 1980s, and. Mta press release nyc transit mta new york city transit. Dec 14, 2011 metropolitan transportation authority is parent company for mta bus company, new york city transit authority, staten island railway, long island railroad and metronorth railroad. Mta bus company provides a challenging environment that offers career advancement and comprehensive benefits including. A searchable database of the complete metropolitan transportation authority mta payroll for 2008including name, titles, base pay rates and total pay received by 78,393 employeesis now available at. Results of a contract vote by former mta long island bus employees who now are working for nassau s newly privatized bus system are expected tuesday. Dart offers bus service for 19 cities, including local and express routes, as well as shuttle and oncall service. The salary of a dart driver depends on the type of route and service provided and whether the driver works full or parttime.
Metropolitan transportation authority is parent company for mta bus company, new york city transit authority, staten island railway, long island railroad and metronorth railroad. Salaries estimates are based on 42 salaries submitted anonymously to glassdoor by school bus driver employees in new york city, ny. Piloting a ton, 40 foot vehicle through new york city traffic for eight to ten hours a day while transporting a variety of personalities would not ordinarily be conducive to maintaining a pleasant demeanor, but during his career with new york city transit retired bus operator govan brown was well known for maintaining a cheerful and engaging disposition. A nice bus for the day, but its a far cry from our modern mci and prevost coaches in terms of comfort and efficiency. You need a full ordinary car drivers license to even start training to drive a bus. Visit payscale to research bus operator hourly pay by city, experience, skill, employer and more. The bus operator exam filing is open until june 24, 2014. For questions regarding article 19a, contact the nys dmv bus driver unit at 5184739455 or via mail at. Visit payscale to research bus driver hourly pay by city, experience, skill, employer and more. Veolia has honored the terms of the contract since it took over the system from the metropolitan transportation authority on jan.
Nycs highestpaid bus driver doubled his salary with ot. Final processing for the mta bus operator rain, job. Mta bus ridership bus ridership includes all passengers who board buses using a valid metrocard, cash, transfer, select bus service ticket, or pass. Compare your salary with the national and state salaries for bus drivers, transit and intercity. Aug 29, 2012 in order to get the bus operating job, you need to get a commerical drivers license cdl after you get your drivers license. See all bus operator salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market. Mta new york city transit bus driver salaries in the. I want to be an mta bus driver transit employment nyc. Bus drivers do not make change and they dont accept american express. How much does a school bus driver make in new york city, ny. What is the difference between the mta and the nycta. Currently long island bus is also operated by mta, owned by nassau county, however long island bus will be privitize on new years day by veolia transportation under. If you get these two things, go to the mta employment website and find a bus operator exam which usually takes years for each exam to be available.
Retired mta regional bus operations bus fleet wikipedia. Mar 24, 2017 also, there are three other filing periods this year for fulltime mta bus, nyct and mabstoa drivers this year. Dec 07, 2017 bad drivers of new york city 1,833 views 2. Jun 04, 2014 the bus operator exam filing is open until june 24, 2014. Research the cities and states that pay the most for bus drivers, transit and intercity. The average yearly salary of an mta bus operator career. Mar, 2019 learn about a career as a transit bus driver. What is the mta doing about the recent increase in the number of bus accidents. Salaries estimates are based on 156 salaries submitted anonymously to glassdoor by bus driver employees in new york city, ny. Apply to operator, help desk analyst, technician and more.
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