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Originally Posted by Northendzone
Wow a Crain driver can make up to $71,000 while a bus driver can make up to $65,000.
Surprised that a c-train driver does not make more.
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Technically the two are the same position (transit operator). LRT operators make more because of a position premium, 5-10% depending on experience.
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Originally Posted by GGG
Bus driver is way higher stress, and really higher risk. Seems to me that the ctrain should be paid less
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I just started driving trains and the two have different stressors. The primary stress when driving a bus is traffic, which you have no control over. Most passengers are fine to deal with, but the less than 1% who are difficult can be a huge drain.
Driving a train is more technical and requires a lot more concentration. Not everyone has the right make up to drive a train which is why only about 50% of drivers who go trough training are successful.