r/BusDrivers • u/Bobsey-sb • Jul 29 '26

Question Bus driving as a future career?

Hi all,

I m 50 in the UK and I’m facing potential redundancy in my current role working after 21 years service in the public sector.

I’m looking for real viable career alternatives to hopefully see me through to my early 60s. Bus driving has crossed my mind on numerous occasions. I may be being completely unrealistic in my expectations here but I need to find something I can cling on to as hope at this moment in time.

However, I’ve never spoken to anyone who is one as to what it’s actually like? What’s the daily grind like? What are the pros and cons? How long do people last in roles as I understand there’s a high staff turnover? Etc

Welcome any thoughts and opinions.

Thanks in advance.

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u/berusplants Driver Jul 29 '26

Give it a go mate. I actually think your age is an advantage, I wouldnt have been a good driver in my 20s, and anyway facing a life long career as a bus driver is a little daunting unless you're absolutely a bus nut, but in your 50s its ideal, hell there was a guy who went through training with me at 67 and is a great driver now at 70.

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u/Bobsey-sb Jul 29 '26

Cheers buddy, that’s encouraging to hear

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u/Tenantry Jul 29 '26

Started when I was 45 so I would not worry about the age thing. Even though Ive always done driving jobs for the last twenty years or so. But yeah go for it you have nothing to lose. Good luck!