A GPS issue is causing some schedule and real-time arrival information to display incorrectly. We are working hard to correct this. En raison d’un problème de GPS, certains renseignements en temps réel sur les horaires et les arrivées s’affichent incorrectement. Nous travaillons d’arrache-pied à résoudre la situation.
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Bus Operator Career Overview

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  • Bus Operators are skilled professionals who provide safe, courteous service to the citizens of Winnipeg
  • If successful, it will be your responsibility to apply yourself in order to maintain or surpass the professional service currently being offered by the Winnipeg Transit Bus Operator workforce
  • As a Bus Operator you would operate a bus on established routes and time schedules with a varying number of stops
  • You will be responsible for collecting fares, responding to customer inquiries concerning transit information, and ensuring the safety of all customers
  • A career as a Bus Operator requires attentiveness, good judgment, safe driving habits, and an ability to deal with all kinds of people in varying circumstances
  • Items such as weather conditions, construction, traffic, difficult passengers and following a set schedule are just some of the challenges that the operator will face on a daily basis
  • Bus Operators must always be alert to prevent accidents, especially in heavy traffic or in bad weather, and to avoid sudden stops or swerves that may jolt passengers

As a Bus Operator, you’ll be working in highly stressful environments. You’ll be dealing with a large number of passengers per day, with a diversity of cultures and personalities. In addition, you will be constantly dealing with traffic, weather conditions, and congested streets while maintaining your schedule, without compromising safety. As a bus operator, you are expected to maintain a professional image at all times.