Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators in Southwest

The employment outlook will be Good for bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators (NOC 73301) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 51%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 46%