How do I get a bus license in Texas?

Obtain a Texas Commercial Driver’s License –Class B with a passenger, and school bus endorsement. Pass a DOT physical annually and pre-employment drug testing. Pass State license check and criminal history check. Participate and pass a 20 hour Texas School Bus Driver Certification Class.

What license do you need to drive a bus?

commercial driver’s license
To operate public transportation buses, you will need a commercial driver’s license, known as a CDL. There are multiple classes of CDLs that identify what type of vehicle you can drive but only one allows passenger buses.

How much does a bus driver earn?

How Much Does a Bus Driver Make? Bus Drivers made a median salary of $43,030 in 2019. The best-paid 25 percent made $57,920 that year, while the lowest-paid 25 percent made $33,070.

Do I need a CDL to drive a bus?

Generally, you will need a Class B CDL to drive school buses, city buses, tourist buses, and private event buses. The additional testing for P and S endorsements can only be gained after your CDL has been completed.

What training do you need to become a bus driver?

You usually receive three months’ on-the-job training including classroom instruction. To be a bus driver, you need a Class B, C, E or F driver’s licence in Ontario and a Class 2 driver’s licence elsewhere.

What are the requirements to become bus driver in Texas?

either Class A or B (with P and S endorsements.)

What’s required to become a school bus driver?

You must be at least 18 years of age or older.

What is bus training?

A training bus is a special kind of bus or coach that is used by bus operators for training the driving skills of bus drivers. It is also used to train the driving skill of a person who is learning to become a bus driver.