Hi, as you know, SBST and SMRT are having shortage of drivers at
the moment. Many people have been complaining of irregular bus
frequencies, long waiting times and sometimes crowded buses.
Hence, it does come to my mind that one day, some locals might
consider being bus drivers. So, are there any bus drivers
around who are keen to share their experiences?
I have a few qns, currently, pertaining to the roles
of bus captains.
1) Is there such a thing as a 'part-time' bus driver?
2) What is the average salary like (just a very rough one will
do)?
3) What qualifications and/or requirements do we need?
4) How's the job hours like?
5) What incentives can bus captains look forward
to?
Hope those with bus driving experience can share their views and
opinions, the pluses and minuses, the good and the bad, so
that any prospective new drivers can make informed
choices.
Many thanks! 
1. See which shift you do....a AM or PM shift is just 7 hours or
slightly more...so it is like part time.
2. Starting: $1000, increase to 2 k in 2-3 yrs
3. Know to speaak english and mandrin, class 3/4 of D/E
license
4. AM Shift: 5am-3pm(Depot start-Int change)
PM: 3-12pm (Int start-depot change)
E(S2)/S(S1): Abt mid-morning go depot, take bus, mid noon go
back depot, mid afternoon go dept, night go back depot
TQ: 8am-7pm (Depot start and change)
AP: 6am-12pm (Seemed like little BC/SL do this)
N: (12am-6am)
5. Dunnoe
