Shuttle Driver how-to

How to Keep a Shuttle on Schedule

Riders count on timing.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Riders count on timing. In short: know; leave; load, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Know the timetable.

  2. Leave on time.

  3. Load quickly.

  4. Watch traffic apps.

  5. Update dispatch.

  6. Adjust.

Safety reminders for shuttle drivers

  • Drive defensively
  • Secure wheelchairs
  • Lift bags safely
  • Follow hours limits

Paratransit · Passenger endorsement · Loop route · Charter · Wheelchair lift · ADA: see the full shuttle driver glossary.

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