After 26 years driving buses in the Bronx, when I look back it was a pretty good job. I sent three kids to college, never did without and was able to provide for my family. It was rough some days dealing with a thousand different personalities, but overall it was a good job. And, at the end of the day I got to retire with a generous pension and live comfortably. Retired seven years now and loving every minute of it.

A round of applause to every Bus Operator in NYC. I must especially commend those qualified to drive Commuter Coaches and Articulated Buses. They make it look so easy even in unfavorable circumstances.

I have alot of respect for bus operators between the farebeaters, Rude customers, break downs, Traffic and more. My uncle was a bus operator out of Fresh Pond Depot and I myself am a bus fan. Thanks MTA!

My father was a MTA bus driver for 26 years. He retired. Definitely give bus operators the respect. I’ve seen my dad in action with dealing asshole customers. He’s a lot happier and healthier since he retired. The wear and tear bus operators have to deal with certainly exists.

I am a 2nd generation Bus Operator too!!!!! My dad worked at the Gun Hill depot and retired and now I’m an operator at the West Farms depot. Both of us worked in the Bronx. Incredible.

This MTA channel is very professional and informative, they should have more subscribers.

Next up: "What does a Subway Rat do?"

What does a bus operator do? "You gonna learn today"

They whip them damn buses all over the city I’ve had this driver before on the 60 and I believe the 86 he’s really a class act

What a great spokesperson and employee . Kudos to the MTA for allowing such a highly qualified individual to speak for them . He is definitely one role model all of their employees should strive to be like. Keep on keeping on.

This is my dream job right now

Cool video..very realistic and it shows the more positive side of driving. It didn’t really go into the negatives..but that’s ok. Salute to all of the amazing MTA Bus Operators!!

MTA seems to be releasing these videos every Wednesday, I like it

Great review. Thank you for keeping the city safe.

My dad is a bus operator and the stories he has are insane. I can't wait for him to retire next year.

I have so much respect for MTA bus drivers, you guys are the best, I salute you!!

I’m a NYCTA bus operator. My job pays well and my kids are fed. Its what you make of it. Don’t worry about the fare and be safe. Most problems operators have they create for themselves.

There is so much disrespect towards bus drivers where I live.

Buses that bend in the middle are called articulated buses. They can take sharper turns than standard buses, and they’re extra long and have an extra set of doors so they can carry more people!

Thank you guys for what you do!!!!

I like this vid! We all have ups and downs with our jobs, but the main thing is, what he said.... getting through it and adding on, keeping your head up at all times!

So so hard and challenging THANKYOU TO “regular “ people who are special and Hero’s at the same time You are keeping everyone SAFE YOU DESERVE KUDOS!!!!

Good job. Good Service. Good Responiblility. Thx Drivers!

These people have nerves of steel. Difficult but rewarding work.

I've been a bus operator going on 4 years, I drive commuters from VA to DC. But for the MTA operators I have to show them a lot of respect for what they go through with that busy jungle of a city.

I live in New York and I love To ride the bus since i was a kid as well i loved the Bus & Train riding 😊😊♥️ Being a Bus Operator is my future Job!

Bless the bus operators!🙏✊

My pops did 33 years between quill and the old Hudson depot. Drove all the cross towns and developed cancer due to diesel exhaust inhalation and working below canal street after 9/11 for years. Cole world isn’t it? Salute to New York’s finest 😊

Nice semi documentary on NYCTA BUS. I like buses as well as trains. Very informative.

My dream coming true. Pre screening appointment this Friday. Mini training, then road test. Then six week training and finally a life as MTA bus operator

I will no longer say “bus driver” but “bus operator.” I like the distinction. I also loved the New York accent of the operator. I miss living in NYC but it is just too expensive-now I am back home in California that argument makes no sense at all. The Metro district here (Los Angeles) needs to try a series like this. It is good to see faces on the workers.

KEEP UP THE GOOD JOB GUYS👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Part Bus Driver, part psychologist, sociologist, priest, police and unsung

Simple Answer : Driving the Bus

Ah, his father worked at the Flushing depot, which is now the Casey Stengel Depot at Roosevelt Ave next to Citifield.

I have a lot of respect for operators, like c'mon they keep the city moving!

Salute to all of the bus operators who drive safely for the passengers and very proud ❤😊

This is great job. I wish I will be good MTA bus operator.

Good to see the drivers cab now has a protective screen.

These "what does...." videos are pretty good. Mr. M60 bus driver has an old School Queens accent.

MTA: *uploads a video* Comment Section: Full of foamers. Me: (chuckles) I'm in danger.

Salute to all the MTA workers I love the MTA so much

Yeees thx for the vid. I always wanted to be a bus operator

They deal with BS from the jerks that have zero respect for them. NYC sucks. Bus operators are heroes.

God bless these women & men

MTA bus driver I’ve a lot respect for them. 🚎

I drove one for a week in manhattan to practice for my road test was the most stressful week ever would never wanna do it full time.

His bus shield on his shoulder still has the old “M” logo!

One of my con worker from school told me that her sister used to work Flushing Depot than work for Jamaica depot as bus operator. Unfortunately she retired. I did not got a chance to met her

I have been canvass still waiting for response they sent me canvass package twice I completed both times is there a contact number for HR? Any help would be awesome. I scored 93.1 on all test was hoping to join the MTA.

It’s a very interesting job especially for retirement I am interested in real estate and yes hopefully when I retire in Real estate I may be a bus operator who knows what the world brings me

When I always drive I always let bus go

Can you guys do “what does a train operator do?” Next?

Does bus driver pay toll in the verrazano bridge to go to work

MTA a EXCELLENT job. great incentive, job security and pension retirement...you can't get better than that. Private sectors job don't even give you a third of what MTA gives you. MTA the greatest transit system in the world.

I always show respect to bus operators bc when some of them not nice you just don't get upset you know because most ppl does that crazy stuff a lot I watch this video and ppl just get mad at the operator it so sacre my uncle wants to be a bus driver in upstate that what he told my mom and my grandma and my brother and me my dream is to become a bus operator at Jamaica depot with the routes

I'm just learning how a bus operator drives the bus so that way, no bus would cause a crash into any street in New York. To be honest, I am learning how to drive safely.

I’m Japanese Bus operator. 一般車や歩行者に注意して安全運行を支え、お客様の応対が求められるこの仕事は、様々な状況に直面することがあり、判断力が求めれるのはどこの国でも同じですね❗️ 命を預かっている責任を持ち、お客様に信頼を得られるよう、共に頑張りましょう❗️

Kind of already know. Watched my father at the end of a route and at the beginning of a route, and of course the in between.

I miss driving those buses B41 Flatbush Depot, Brooklyn 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

His dad looks like robert deniro with handle bars

Here in Norway the driver is in a separate compartment and must only focus on driving (automatic doors, pay trough app). I wonder if the drivers like it, it seems a bit lonely

I got my permit how do I apply

In a couple of years you will see robots driving buses.

WAIT!! Is that he guy that flies my plane??

For people claiming robots are right around the corner, not so fast. This would take a lot of years to be 100% compliant city governments. Their not trying to hear any type of multi-million dollar lawsuits even from 1 incident. There's plenty of time to apply and retire robots aren't coming any time soon.

Going out on a limb here but I’m gonna assume they probably operate the bus

I’m a kid and kids get free metro cards so when I left mine at home, this bus driver wants to come and be like, “the bus isn’t free you know” and he’s giving me crap about it. He does this to every kid that gets on the bus with him.

This is my dream job. Buses or trains!!

Us: Can I have a ride please? MTA:👀

They need to have dedicated bus lanes, and ban cars in the busiest parts of the citites.

It's simple. They operate buses. Also, my upstairs neighbor operates routes out of East New York.

What do bus operators do: drives a bus

American cars look so beautiful

Not trying to hate, but I think you forgot to include the part where the drivers all congregate at the terminal and then all start their routes at once. Usually see 3-4 buses at once where the first is late, second is on time (so fair enough for them to be back to back), but the 3rd and 4th are ahead of schedule. Yet, they all form a bus train lol

omg I hated doing the m60 route ... .... never again ....

Drives??

Interessantes Video

Now the M60 is hale

longer buses are better than short buses in case of overcrowd traffic and car pedestrian on the side of the road in case of a double parking area by trucks and taxis for loading and unloading passengers, merchandise, and food.

I never met any friendly or polite MTA bus driver. You say "hello" they look at you and won't answer to you. One night, in 2010, me and my ex-wife (She was Black and I'm White) took the bus in the city, I don't remember where we were heading but it was late at night. The bus driver was a Black male, he yelled at us to leave the bus and told her that she should be ashamed to be with someone like me. She asked him she he meant, and he replied "You know what I'm talking about, sister."

Oh my chicken... why do they all steer so weirdly?

Is the 6-8 week training paid? If so, about how much?

He has such a New York accent lol

Next video should be what does a train operator do?

I wanna be a bus operator when I grow up

My Mom worked there too oh wow!!!

Bus operator? You mean driver? In Australia, the operators are companies that have won a contract to run bus services in a particular area, usually for 10 years.

I take the M60 all the time to and from LaGuardia airport

26 yrs still rides the same route, he should hav the power to pick any bus route he wants

Drives the bus? LMAOOOOO

99% of my bus rides, I feel thankful to NYC bus drivers, 1% of my bus rides, I saw some bus driver be unpolite and impatient to senior people

Bus operator cool

Is Train Operator next?

Put up with alot of New York Attitude.

To Cancún Quintana Roo Nyc

Have they gotten HAZARDOUS PAY???

What’s the worse bus route in the Bronx ? For me bx11 always crowded always late

TUFFEST JOB BY FAR IN NYC. A Boss on every corner timing them. Dealing with the WORST cab drivers in the world. Dealing with SKELL customers everyday. And having to fight every few years with Scum mayors who say they are overpaid. FYI i am not nor do i have any bus drivers in my family so I have no dog in a fight.

Not tell us about the crazy stuff that happens on the bus!