Key Duties of a Bus Transport In-Charge

- Bus Operations
- Plan and manage daily bus routes, timings, and schedules.
- Ensure buses operate according to the approved timetable.
- Coordinate additional buses or trips when required.
- Monitor delays, breakdowns, and route deviations.
- Driver & Attendant Management
- Allocate drivers and bus attendants to routes.
- Monitor attendance, punctuality, discipline, and performance.
- Ensure drivers possess valid licenses and required documents.
- Conduct regular briefings on safety and operational procedures.
- Safety & Compliance
- Ensure buses are maintained in safe operating condition.
- Check compliance with applicable transport/RTO requirements.
- Ensure availability of first-aid kits, fire extinguishers, emergency contacts, and other safety equipment.
- Handle transportation emergencies and accidents promptly.
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Coordinate preventive and periodic servicing of buses.
- Maintain records of servicing, repairs, insurance, permits, fitness certificates, and pollution certificates.
- Report major vehicle issues and coordinate with workshops/vendors.
- Ensure buses are clean and presentable.
- Route & Passenger Management
- Monitor passenger/student/employee boarding and drop-off.
- Address complaints related to routes, timings, drivers, or bus services.
- Review routes periodically for safety, efficiency, and traffic conditions.
- Maintain proper passenger/route lists where required.
- Documentation & Records
- Maintain daily bus movement/log sheets.
- Maintain driver and attendant records.
- Track fuel consumption and mileage.




- Maintain accident, breakdown, maintenance, and complaint records.
- Prepare transport-related reports for management.
- Fuel Management
- Monitor fuel requirements and consumption.
- Check fuel bills and usage records.
- Identify unusual fuel consumption or wastage.
- Vendor/Contractor Coordination
- Coordinate with transport contractors, vehicle suppliers, workshops, and fuel stations.
- Verify service quality and contractual compliance.
- Escalate recurring service or vehicle issues to management.
- Emergency Management
- Take immediate action in case of accidents, breakdowns, medical emergencies, or other incidents.
- Arrange replacement vehicles when necessary.
- Inform management and relevant stakeholders promptly.
- Maintain proper incident reports.
- Cost Control
- Monitor transport expenses, fuel costs, repair costs, and contractor payments.
- Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary transportation costs without compromising safety or service quality.

Important Skills

- Valuable coordination and communication
- Knowledge of vehicle maintenance
- Route and scheduling management
- Leadership and staff supervision
- Emergency handling
- Record keeping and reporting
- Basic knowledge of transport laws and safety requirements
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills

In short: The Bus Transport In-Charge is responsible for ensuring that buses, drivers, routes, schedules, safety, maintenance, documentation, and passenger service are all managed efficiently and safely.

Pay: ₹24,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Bus Transport Incharge (India)
🏢 CAL PUBLIC SCHOOL
📍 India