Bus Operator Safety Training

MTA Bus Operators undergo a rigorous training process that makes them some of the safest in the industry.

[@RodneyProphete]

Great career!. Everyone you saw in the video all started as an Bus Operator and moved up the chain of ladder into management role.

[@maldo72]

i was a experience bus driver before getting into mta and i laugh at this video at first .... but after going through thier training it has improved my driving and turned me into from being just a bus driver into a bus operator big difference. .. so for anyone who goes through thier traning take it seriously becuase it will save ur ass

[@NusratJahan-hv4wp]

Hi..My husband has a medical exam for Mta bus operator. Is there any tips or suggestion you can give to pass every step for mta?

[@primetimesuspect]

@@NusratJahan-hv4wp 8 months later still no tips for poor Nusrat

[@wadejeremy7140]

you prolly dont care at all but does anyone know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account? I somehow forgot my password. I appreciate any tips you can give me

[@prestonarmando8050]

@Wade Jeremy Instablaster =)

[@wadejeremy7140]

@Preston Armando I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm trying it out atm. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later with my results.

[@wadep9916]

That trainee is nervous..tell him to breathe & calm down..worked for me whn I was new!.

[@смиренный-х2б]

He's not a trainee. He's an actual operator.

[@nacatamal71]

THIS INSTRUCTOR ONE OF THE BEST IN PERSONALITY AND ATTITUDE , SUP GONZALEZ FROM MY DEPOT FRESH POND NOW I THINK HE IS RETIRE.. ALOT STUDENTS NOW THEY OPERATORS OF SURFACE IN THE NYCT -MTA.. WELL DONE GONZALES UR LEGAZY WILL BE KNOWN AND REMEMBER . THANK YOU

[@wadep9916]

Wished we had those training simalator at our yard. Your instructor was strck & thurall, my driving instrutor was just like! He taught me so much.thanks for the video!!.

[@neiko9251]

Just got through Eastchester today and got my Class B . Heading to my depot tomorrow. The whole process from day 7-10 to Eastchester and the Road test…if your not strong minded and willed this ain’t for you, on top of that afterwards the line training.

[@warriorj8658]

Number 26 on the list. What are my chances?

[@justinrivas5728]

What’s line of training ?

[@justinrivas5728]

I start my training on May 8th then right after I have to take my CDL road test. I am a very determined person and strong willed but still a little nervous from the pressure I feel. All in all I’ll be fine I know that.

[@warriorj8658]

@@justinrivas5728 You got it big bro. I got a tentative start of May 30th. Waiting for the official offer.

[@justinrivas5728]

@@warriorj8658 good shit 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@barrydiamond5193]

Back in the day I had a choice to go to the MTA or Academy Bus in Hoboken. I chose Academy. I am glad I did, being a professional motor coach operator was very rewarding and fun. Driving the animals in New York City is dangerous and stressful. Taking people on trips who respect you is as good as it gets. I retired after 26 years.

[@WooBino.]

Academy zero pensions. No union. No Health benefits. Wrong choice. I drove express in MTA in Staten Island for years. Retired @ 55.

[@BigB0ss00]

@@WooBino. How long did you drive for them?

[@adventureoflinkmk2]

​​​@@WooBino.Not to mention its another coach company so theres inconsistent work. Feast or famine Meanwhile in public transit, theres GOOD benefits and for the most part unions everywhere AND consistent everyday work Edit: and if there's another lockdown or recession or some other disaster... public transit will always win and be in demand as well as considered essential, try that with a coach company 😎

[@williamhaynes7089]

old video.. But i just went thru a training program in 2024... Great job after you train properly. I wish our city had the simulators as it looks like a great tool.

[@anitafranklin8856]

I remember those Zerrega days. I drove outta Flatbush Depot in Brooklyn. Retired 🙂👍🏾

[@franciscoyanez3010]

I love that job, I hope one day to be able to do it there, it is a pending challenge in my life

[@morrisx1169]

When you get the job come work in the Bronx see how long you like it. Don't get punched,Spit on or cursed out.

[@classicrellz24]

Hey that was Jefrick Dean at 2:52, another safe bus operator and a very nice individual

[@rometothefuture5579]

Yes

[@andya5068]

U are correct

[@TheMrOct]

Driving a bus alone is much more easier than driving in zerega , too much pressure

[@osagiee.guobadia-secondytc4624]

Nice for bus operators to train and learn how to drive buses for customers. : )

[@ROTE]

I want to be a MTA bus operator when I am older!😃

[@ROTE]

@Chuckwang872 I made that comment one year ago and I changed my mind, I will be a train driver in the future

[@Gio1776]

@@ROTE what now ?

[@whatisthisyo29]

@@Gio1776 he is into sanitation now

[@briang8995]

@@whatisthisyo29 he wants to be a firefighter now

[@WooBino.]

Retired 2018 after 32 years....M14,34,42,57,11,10....B35,3,37,63,9.....S78,79,55,X1,X15,X30. Good job as long as you become part of the bus and not get interpersonal. Management thinks they know all, dispatchers after driving 2 years think they're better operators than the operators. It was a better job before cameras were all over the place though...glad I'm out.

[@TroubleMakerVlogs]

my brother has a class A ! They called him after waiting 4 years, When he was in class for the MTA bus driver, They pulled him out and said he needed to downgrade from the Class A to a Class B permit, In order to continue ! Is this True ?

[@YoungNYCSubwayFan]

It depends. If your brother took a road test ONLY in a Tractor-Trailer, then yes, this is correct. If your brother took a road test in BOTH a bus and a tractor-trailer, then this is incorrect, and whoever said this to him should be written up to the Governor's Office, DMV, US DOT, etc. to make sure they get in trouble for this.

[@ITmaster28]

noo im an MTA bus op and i came with a class A just need to get the passenger endorsme t and pas the dmv bust road test

[@handsome18]

That Bus Instructor would make me very nervous. He is saying too much.

[@nacatamal71]

THAT INSTRUCTOR WAS MY FELLOW BUS DRIVER AND CO-WORKER NOW HE IS A SAFETY INSTRUCTOR FOR THE NYCTA I BELIEVE .. I KNOW HIM FROM THE SAME DEPOT.. I HAVE 20YRS + WITH THE MTA BUS

[@TheRealJohnJ10]

He’s actually a great guy. Lol

[@TheMrOct]

Facts

[@jessicadelossantos.esposad6067]

People will be talking on the bus,so the instructor did well.

[@handsome18]

@@jessicadelossantos.esposad6067 yup most people would say that.

[@EddieLeal]

Bs driver training sure has come a long way. Simulation classrooms! Makes me want to go out for a job as a driver.

[@yoshiva_rry]

Lucky me, my dad is a bus operator in New York. His job is about 2 hours away from home! So basically I barely get to see him. ;(

[@victord5868]

No matter how much training you have done and years of experience under your belt, a split of second will probably prepare degree of judgements e.g. cars will cuts in front of you, silly people walks in front of you as you about to leave and motor cycles/bicycles zoom in and out of lanes.

[@Kaynos]

Training a driver with someone constantly saying stuff like, look right, left, front, hazard, look at this, at that, is VERY UNSAFE and STRESSFUL. Just #$% leave the driver, drive, no need to point every freaking thing on the road. Btw i'm a city bus driver for the past 8 years, if i had a trainer like that i would have told him to shut the hell up.

[@BigDave12768]

+Kaynos you would have been wrong BTW

[@lil5713]

Kaynos But then he will report it to the mta and the driver will get fired

[@EpicThe112]

Nice bus operator videos and I think Drivers from both West Farms and Castle hill depots are the safest drivers the MTA bus division since they operate by the book and on time unlike Queens bus drivers which sometimes speed up if they are late to a bus stop

[@wlopez9548]

It not a training is it a 7 day of show me what you know. They only show you to open the door and to put the mirror to the rear tires.

[@1stmyopinion]

Major for public service and our economy. Physically and emotionally demanding. Can be a dangerous and unhealthy career, but can be rewarding when you are a trained professional who takes pride in what they do. Pension's?

[@RealTalk309]

I am currently on the waiting list to become a nyc bus operator and I only have my class B permit, will they work with me ?

[@ITmaster28]

yes you will get two shots to pass

[@nacatamal71]

YES THEY WILL TRAIN YOU VERY WELL FOR UR ROAD TEST ALL THE WAY... THEY VERY STRICT NOW

[@zrowedaartistviews2278]

Extremely but you have to focus and lock-in on the cdl test

[@geordanpenn1129]

iI live close to castle hill and parkchester the 6 train stations I could have saw your operator

[@handsome18]

I am a Transportation Instructor for MTA in Baltimore and that Instructor method of facilitating will make some one who never operated a large vehicle very nervous. I strongly recommend to see just enough and see what the individual can do.

[@marcaliventialiventi765]

That's the instructor that they hire. Just because they passed a test they think they know everything

[@nb347]

The instructor is very aggressive because the intensity of what’s to come in the real world will put even the most experienced drivers under a lot of stress. Anyone who has operated a bus even in the most affluent neighborhoods in New York City has to overcome irrational and entitled passengers harassing the operators while the bus is in motion along with dealing with electric bikes scooters, pedestrians and other motorists trying to outmaneuver and get in your way while trying to keep their run as close to schedule as possible.

[@RodneyProphete]

@@nb347 exactly. I remember my 7-day training. It was the roughest week, but at the end of the day, it made me become a professional operator. I'm still here doing it and I love it!

[@nb347]

@@RodneyProphete I'm glad you're still with the MTA, I don't have to remind you how tough it is at Zerega cause you already know lol. I'm in Mobile Wash and we have to deal with similar nonsence with Supervisors, Superintendants and the knuckle heads on the road.

[@A08041988]

Is this simulator open to the public? Even though I am not going for a job as a bus driver I would love to try it out.

[@YoungNYCSubwayFan]

Currently it isn't, sorry...

[@HikikomoriDev]

You could build something in Unity easy though if you really wanted it.

[@marxmann3564]

I really appreciate every piece of this video very much had to subscribe to the channel

[@Shane23Armada]

how often should I empty air tank

[@MJofLakelandX]

+shane premraj After every shift. Never leave air in the tanks b'cuz it will potentially freeze inside the canister. The last thing you need to encounter when braking is a block of ice keeping you from coming to a complete stop.

[@Shane23Armada]

+MJofLakeland1 thanks, is the tank located in the hood?? how can I aply for a job at mta.

[@MJofLakelandX]

shane premraj Air tanks is always located where the rear brakes are. As far as applying for a job as an operator rather w/ MTA or someone else, you gonna need to study and receive your CDL class-B (at least) permit w/ general understanding, air brakes, and passenger endorsement.

[@Shane23Armada]

+MJofLakeland1 did already lol

[@bubblefan6898]

Never pump 1% more

[@vincartelli6062]

This is true at Liberty Lines Transit in Yonkers as well.

[@gbrangzmn2815]

Just about to start my bus driving training classes and I have zero experience working or operating a bus not too sure about the whole air break system either any tips ? 😬

[@fitnessfreak212]

Pay for some lessons to familiarize yourself

[@demerrillspencer3860]

That's awesome to me💯

[@stardust7930]

Demerrill Spencer I just passed this with them

[@motorman1989]

On time performance is the most important thing

[@kevp9601]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO! :D

[@pjrt_tv]

Meanwhile: You managed to not hit anything while driving around in a suburban neighborhood? Here's your license. You can now drive anything from a Prius to an F-150 to a UHaul truck. Good luck! And don't worry, we'll never re-test you!

[@geraldsciales4272]

How can I be an MTA driver I would LOVE TO be a NYC bus driver they are never hiring

[@YoungNYCSubwayFan]

web.mta.info/nyct/hr/appexam.htm

[@marcaliventialiventi765]

As a nycta bus driver I'm telling you don't do it.

[@stardust7930]

Marc Aliventi Aliventi why?

[@marcaliventialiventi765]

@@stardust7930 as a driver for NYC transit for the past 25years, a few things Number one union is giving away everything Two you are at fault for any accident or incident in or around your bus. Three the public runs the show, you are ALWAYS WRONG. four new employees cannot build up their pension (based on 40 hours only) not overtime. Do I need to go on.

[@kevp9601]

DON'T DELETE THIS VIDEO! :D

[@jharededwards9434]

I would x9 midtown line express

[@BansheeResearch]

vision zero is where thugs with ak47s get first dibs on killing pedestrians

[@pantherfan-no6uv]

how do i become a bus driver?

[@YoungNYCSubwayFan]

web.mta.info/nyct/hr/appexam.htm

[@Bobby041475]

22.50 To start buddy. 32.00 In 4 years. It gradually increases.

[@simplesimple6014]

Yeah real SafeRide hire people with permits not even have a license yet then they get the license then you stick them in an MCI bus and send them into the city

[@nickrey8536]

#Cttransit #hartfordct public bus drivers needs training all of them

[@MsPhuque]

NYC MTA has a deplorable safety record. Better training and oversight is needed.

[@handsome18]

Just by seeing this instructor method of facilitating I'm not surprised

[@marcaliventialiventi765]

That's why all the senior bus drivers of nycta are retiring. New instructors that NEVER drove in passenger service.

[@MPmision]

All of the instructors drove in passenger service

[@erich84502a]

San Francisco is fun to drive a 40 foot bus

[@opusliveson]

"Safety is our first Priority" Yet No Shoulder Seatbelt for the Operator?🤔Interesting

[@wturner777]

That's because not all buses are equipped with shoulder belts. I know from experience.

[@bryttafitzgibbons6901]

@@wturner777 Agreed.

[@bubblefan6898]

On the new bus and on the new flyer

[@killamike178]

I start training November 7

[@warriorj8658]

Number 26 on the list. What are my chances?

[@killamike178]

@@warriorj8658 your chances are very high you'll do good when training begin just don't let any of the trainers get to you because there can be a little rough on you.. but they be emailing or calling you real soon so look out for them

[@warriorj8658]

@@killamike178 thank you. Is the class B permit hard to get?

[@killamike178]

@@warriorj8658 nope is easy just study the general knowledge airbrakes and passenger endorsement

[@killamike178]

If I was you I would try and get the class license before you get in there because I heard it's very hard getting it through them

[@Michael-sd4ok]

What does VIDAL do after the video? Perhaps go back into his room and finish reading his newspaper? Like the rest of the managerial RATS.

[@nacatamal71]

IS SAD THAT WHEN I STARTED BACK IN 1999 ,, GOT PAY MY FIRST WEEK AT MINIMUM WAGE $ 5.15 hr and the second week was at $ 13.25.. ,, i think now they start with $ 23 hr pay.. damnnnnnnn

[@simplesimple6014]

It's not even worth $23 an hour for all the nonsense you have to go through

[@winterrose9811]

It's really not. They should get paid more ​@simplesimple6014

[@LemonKid0928]

I wanna become a Bus driver 🙏

[@lukas4675]

A Simulator for the Bus Operators?? In Germany you just do the theoretic course and then your practical training is on the street in real traffic...

[@Sanandreasfan]

They also have them drive in the street with real traffic as well. They showed it in this video whenever they showed the sign that said training bus

[@NewYorkNixDa]

:D Easy job. Try to steer an 24m long bus ;-) Btw im busdriver thoo but not in the US.

[@jboooo1691]

Safety? The driver I’m on now is the worse just slamming on the brakes 2:28am on the sbs44 don’t they get train on how to stop the buss

[@mannyR4098]

Did he wake you?

[@Mari_YT]

3am KZbin search *

[@kevp9601]

INFINITE WINKY FACES ;-) ;-) ;-)

[@seannorman9169]

Why does a trainer talk so much when the operator is already nervous for the new job to begin with....

[@simplesimple6014]

People today drive more crazy with vision zero cuz they're stuck in traffic all day long

[@SwitchedDreams]

I love New York City, but I hate to see it in its current state..

[@kevp9601]

YEP, BUS OPERATOR SAFETY TRAINING RULES!! XD

[@Null94]

that instructor is really stressful, maybe it's the accent. It's probably the accent...

[@nacatamal71]

AM FROM FRESH POND DEPOT

[@corysmith1851]

"Safety is our priority".. Bullshit. Regularly I see these guys allow passengers to stand at the very front of the bus when it has been over-crowded. They make no efforts to get people to step in, a lot of them drive over the speed limit, and slam on the brake pedal and accelerator. Yeah, very safe.

[@jtak69]

Safety is are priarity

[@babuansari7645]

Apsar love musksn

[@unknownuser1357]

I’ve seen other simulators was waaay better looking and more real than this this looks so old now we have real-time video graphic simulator which Japan been using since like early 2000s

[@raymondcaruso507]

A male transit operator wearing earrings? Really?

[@ubahnlexi]

it’s 2024 Raymond

[@raymondcaruso507]

@@ubahnlexi Yes I'm quite aware of what year it is, what's your point?

[@theyinkaquadri]

Trinidad is the worst training instructor. I pray that new hires don’t get him. Miss Ward is no better. There have been dozen of complaints about Trinidad.

[@simplesimple6014]

Too much nonsense deal with today and not enough pay

[@amire959]

Get off the bus because evacuated

[@shwe5359]

:08 fuckin tard safety so important why take both hands of steering wheel?

[@wadep9916]

That trainee is nervous..tell him to breathe & calm down..worked for me whn I was new!.