Skills it runs on
The capabilities O*NET rates most important for this occupation — the human ground the work is built on.
See all skills →Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
Occupation · SOC 53-3053.00
Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis. May collect a fare. Includes nonemergency medical transporters and hearse drivers.
Also called: Chauffeur · Driver · Limo Driver (Limousine Driver) · Shuttle Driver · Airport Shuttle Driver · Car Driver · Motor Coach Driver · Shuttle Bus Driver · Special Needs Bus Driver · Van Driver · Airport Apron Bus Driver · Airside Transfer Bus Driver
Job family: Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
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AI work map
A fast read on where AI already shows up in this occupation, where it stays a copilot, where humans remain in the loop, and what the labor market is doing. Built from observed Claude.ai conversations mapped to O*NET tasks and from published research — measures of usage and exposure, not advice or predictions that the job is going away.
Market signal
Independent published positions, read together — not a forecast.
- About average employment outlook (+6.7% by 2034)
- 36,300 openings/yr
- Moderate AI exposure
- Median pay $36,670/yr
36th-percentile task overlap — yet about 36,300 openings a year (+6.7% projected, BLS) . What exposure means →
AI & job outlook
What today's research says about this occupation's exposure to AI, how AI is actually being used in it, and where employment is headed. These are positions within published studies — measures of exposure and usage, not predictions that this job will disappear.
Exposure to current AI
Each study uses its own scale, so the raw scores are not comparable across rows — the percentile (this job's rank among all U.S. occupations with data) is the comparable figure, and sizes the bars.
| Measure | Rank vs all occupations | Percentile | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) Low | 33rd | 0.3 | |
| AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) Moderate | 43rd | 0.1 |
OpenAI's exposure study scores tasks three ways: with a language model alone (α 0.2), with simple added tooling (β 0.3), and including AI-powered software (γ 0.3). Higher means more of the job's tasks could be done at least twice as fast — not that they will be automated away.
How AI is actually used in this job
Among measured AI assistant conversations mapped to this occupation (Anthropic Economic Index, 2026-01-15), these task types came up most. These are shares of observed AI conversations — not shares of the job, of worker time, or of what could be automated.
| Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions. | 1.1% | |
| Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service. | 0.2% | |
| Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner. | 0.2% | |
| Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures. | 0.2% |
Job outlook
Independent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projection for 2024–2034 — a labor-market forecast, not an AI-impact forecast.
| Outlook | About average · +6.7% by 2034 |
| Projected annual openings | 36,300 |
| Employment 2024 → 2034 | 243,900 → 260,300 |
“Annual openings” counts new jobs plus replacements for workers who leave the occupation, so it can be large even when growth is modest.
Tasks
All 26 tasks O*NET lists for this occupation, ordered by importance. Each links to its own page with AI-exposure and observed-use detail.
- Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation. · importance 4.8
- Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order. · importance 4.8
- Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner. · importance 4.8
- Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations. · importance 4.8
- Operate vehicles with specialized equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, to transport and secure passengers with special needs. · importance 4.8
- Report any vehicle malfunctions or needed repairs. · importance 4.7
- Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water. · importance 4.7
- Pick up and drop off passengers at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules. · importance 4.7
- Drive shuttle busses, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers. · importance 4.7
- Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage driven fuel consumed, or fares received. · importance 4.7
- Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems. · importance 4.6
- Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage. · importance 4.6
- Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service. · importance 4.6
- Pick up or meet passengers according to requests, appointments, or schedules. · importance 4.6
- Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule. · importance 4.4
- Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios. · importance 4.4
- Complete accident reports when necessary. · importance 4.3
- Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions. · importance 4.3
- Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures. · importance 4.2
- Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort. · importance 4.2
- Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary. · importance 3.9
- Record vehicle routes. · importance 3.9
- Vacuum and clean interiors, and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles. · importance 3.7
- Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing. · importance 3.7
- Perform errands for customers or employers, such as delivering or picking up mail and packages. · importance 3.6
- Provide passengers with information or advice about the local area, points of interest, hotels, or restaurants. · importance 3.5
Work activities
- Schedule operational activities.
- Inspect motor vehicles.
- Collect fares or payment from customers.
- Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
- Prepare accident or incident reports.
- Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.
- Drive passenger vehicles.
- Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.
- Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
- Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
- Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
- Maintain vehicles in good working condition.
- Greet customers, patrons, or visitors.
- Record operational details of travel.
- Assist passengers during vehicle boarding.
- Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.
- Read maps to determine routes.
- Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
- Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.
- Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
O*NET importance rating, from 1 (not important) to 5 (extremely important).
Knowledge
Abilities
| Near Vision | 4.0 | |
| Far Vision | 4.0 | |
| Control Precision | 3.5 | |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.5 | |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.4 | |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.4 | |
| Depth Perception | 3.4 | |
| Spatial Orientation | 3.3 | |
| Selective Attention | 3.3 | |
| Rate Control | 3.3 | |
| Reaction Time | 3.3 | |
| Speech Recognition | 3.3 | |
| Speech Clarity | 3.3 | |
| Oral Expression | 3.1 | |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.1 | |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.1 | |
| Information Ordering | 3.1 | |
| Time Sharing | 3.1 | |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.1 |
Essential skills
| Active Listening | 3.4 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.3 | |
| Monitoring | 3.3 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 |
Transferable skills
| Operation and Control | 3.3 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.1 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.1 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 |
Skills in demand
Skills employers ask for in job postings for this occupation (Lightcast), with whether each is a common or specialized skill.
Tools & technology
Work context
How characteristic each condition is of the job, on O*NET's 1–5 context scale (higher = more present in day-to-day work). Each condition links to how it varies across all occupations.
How to get in
- Job zone
- Zone 2 — Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- Education
- Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- Typical entry-level education
- No formal educational credential · BLS, the typical path — not a requirement
- Related experience
- Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- Preparation level
- SVP (Below 6.0) — total schooling plus on-the-job experience.
What to study: Transportation and Materials Moving . Fields of study crosswalked to this occupation (NCES CIP–SOC), not a requirement.
Education of current workers
Share of people in this occupation at each level of education.
| High School Diploma | 56.2% | |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 17.3% | |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 0.2% | |
| Master's Degree | 0.2% |
Interests & work styles
The interests and personal qualities O*NET associates with people who do this work.
Interest areas
| Transportation/Machine Operation | 6.6 | |
| Personal Service | 3.9 | |
| Mechanics/Electronics | 2.5 | |
| Physical/Manual Labor | 2.2 | |
| Social Service | 1.8 | |
| Health Care Service | 1.6 |
Career interests (Holland / RIASEC)
| Realistic | 6.5 | |
| Conventional | 4.2 | |
| Social | 3.0 | |
| Enterprising | 2.1 |
Work styles
| Dependability | 2.6 | |
| Cautiousness | 2.1 | |
| Cooperation | 2.0 | |
| Integrity | 1.7 | |
| Attention to Detail | 1.6 | |
| Social Orientation | 1.6 |
Wages & employment
U.S. · annual wages (BLS OEWS)
| 10th percentile | $27,490 |
| 25th percentile | $31,460 |
| Median (50th) | $36,670 |
| 75th percentile | $44,510 |
| 90th percentile | $52,910 |
| People employed | 229,630 |
Industries that employ this occupation
Where these workers are employed, by number of jobs (national, BLS OEWS). Pay shown is the occupation's national median, not industry-specific.
| Industry | Workers | National median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Warehousing · Sector | 101,830 | $37,940 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance · Sector | 49,830 | $36,030 |
| Retail Trade · Sector | 18,900 | $30,610 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) · Sector | 13,240 | $35,830 |
| Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities · National industry | 11,660 | $34,620 |
| Accommodation and Food Services · Sector | 7,320 | $33,660 |
| Educational Services · Sector | 6,140 | $37,480 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services · Sector | 6,090 | $38,010 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing · Sector | 5,260 | $34,960 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation · Sector | 3,310 | $37,030 |
| Temporary Help Services · National industry | 2,430 | $40,080 |
| Ambulance Services · National industry | 1,640 | $36,170 |
Where this work is most concentrated
Industries where this occupation is far more common than in the economy as a whole. The location quotient is how many times more concentrated it is here (a value of 5 means five times its economy-wide share).
| Industry | Concentration | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Warehousing · Sector | 9.25× | 101,830 |
| Ambulance Services · National industry | 6.7× | 1,640 |
| Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities · National industry | 4.18× | 1,610 |
| Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities · National industry | 3.25× | 11,660 |
| Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers · National industry | 2.62× | 1,210 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) · Sector | 2.01× | 13,240 |
| Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities · National industry | 1.71× | 990 |
| Casino Hotels · National industry | 1.67× | 840 |
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Skills that travel
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Adjacent roles
Occupations O*NET rates as related — the nearby moves on the map.
Paths in
How people typically prepare for this work.
- No formal educational credential · typical entry level
- Job zone 2 — Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed · preparation tier
- Transportation and Materials Moving · field of study
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Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs show 36th-percentile AI task overlap — and about 36,300 annual U.S. openings
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs rank in the 36th percentile (Moderate band) for AI task overlap across U.S. occupations — a measure of how much of the work today's AI can attempt, not how much is automated.Eloundou et al. (GPTs are GPTs) + Felten AIOE
- The occupation is projected to see about 36,300 U.S. job openings per year (2024–34), counting growth and replacement — a labor-demand projection made independently of AI.BLS Employment Projections 2024–34
- BLS projects employment to be about average (+6.7%) from 2024 to 2034.BLS Employment Projections 2024–34
- Median annual pay is $36,670, across about 229,630 U.S. workers.BLS OEWS (May 2024)
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Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs show 36th-percentile AI task overlap — and about 36,300 annual U.S. openings • Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs rank in the 36th percentile (Moderate band) for AI task overlap across U.S. occupations — a measure of how much of the work today's AI can attempt, not how much is automated. (Eloundou et al. (GPTs are GPTs) + Felten AIOE) • The occupation is projected to see about 36,300 U.S. job openings per year (2024–34), counting growth and replacement — a labor-demand projection made independently of AI. (BLS Employment Projections 2024–34) • BLS projects employment to be about average (+6.7%) from 2024 to 2034. (BLS Employment Projections 2024–34) • Median annual pay is $36,670, across about 229,630 U.S. workers. (BLS OEWS (May 2024)) Source: Singulariki — "Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs". https://singulariki.com/roles/role-53-3053-00 Note: AI task overlap measures what today's AI can attempt, not automation, job loss, or a forecast.
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Sources for this page
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- O*NET 30.3 U.S. Department of Labor / National Center for O*NET Development
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27) Anthropic
- Microsoft “Working with AI” working-with-ai Microsoft Research
- “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130 OpenAI / academic
Data compiled June 2, 2026. Figures are estimates, not advice.
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Singulariki. "Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs." Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Built from O*NET 30.3; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024; BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034; Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27); Microsoft “Working with AI” working-with-ai; “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130. Accessed June 7, 2026. https://singulariki.com/roles/role-53-3053-00
APA
Singulariki. (2026). Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs. Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Retrieved June 7, 2026, from https://singulariki.com/roles/role-53-3053-00
BibTeX
@misc{singulariki-role-53-3053-00,
title = {Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs},
author = {{Singulariki}},
year = {2026},
note = {O*NET 30.3; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024; BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034; Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27); Microsoft “Working with AI” working-with-ai; “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130. Accessed June 7, 2026},
url = {https://singulariki.com/roles/role-53-3053-00}
} Citations name the underlying public dataset releases — they reflect what this page is built from, not just the URL.