Bus Driver
Written from the live server data for this feature — locations, recipes and prices are read straight from the jobs setup, not estimated.
Bus Driver is a steady legal job: pick a fixed bus line, stop at every marked stop to pick up passengers, and finish back at the garage. Low skill, reliable cash.
Overview
- Type: Legal driving job
- Where: Dashound Bus depot + city routes
- Payout: Cash per completed line
- Risk: None — fully legal
Requirements
- No level needed — any player can take it.
- Nothing to buy — the bus is provided free.
How to Start
- Go to the Job Centre and press E.
- Pick Bus Driver.
- Follow the GPS to the bus depot and pick a line.
📍 Locations
- Job Centre (start):
-552.53, -188.47, 38.22— pick the job here. - Bus depot:
466.49, -575.86, 28.50(Dashound depot). - Route: each line marks its stops in order; finish at the garage.
🚍 Bus Lines
| Line | Reward | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Line 33 | $800 | ~7 min |
| Line 19S | $1,000 | ~10 min |
| Line 6C | $850 | ~8 min |
| Line 522 | $850 | ~11 min |
| Line 11 | $1,100 | ~11 min |
Step-by-Step
- Take the job at the depot and pick a bus line.
- Drive to each marked stop in turn and let passengers board.
- After the last stop, return the bus to the marked garage to get paid.
What You Get & Where to Sell It
You're paid cash directly when you finish the line — no items to sell. Pay is $800–1,100 depending on the line you choose.
💰 Cost vs Reward
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Investment (one-time) | None — the bus is free |
| Cost per run | $0 |
| Reward per run | $800–1,100 per line |
| Break-even | Instant — pure profit |
| After that | Steady cash per route |
Tips & Common Mistakes
- Line 11 pays the most ($1,100) — pick it when you want the best payout.
- Watch the speed warning — driving too fast can flag you.
- Don't skip stops; you need every marked stop to complete the line.
Timer & Route Length
Lines run 7 to 11 minutes depending on which one you take, with 2 minutes of spare time on top. The bus comes from the Dashound depot. It is the longest single-task commitment outside Trucker, so pick a line that matches how much time you actually have.
How It Compares to the Other Side-Jobs
Every job below starts at the same Job Centre NPC (-552.53, -188.47, 38.22), needs no level and
no purchase, and none of them carry a police risk. The difference is pay, pace and how hard the
clock pushes you:
| Job | Pay | Timer | Late penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Delivery | $300–325 per delivery | 6 min (+2 spare) | −$5 / min |
| Mobile Hotdog | $50–150 per sale | None | — |
| Pizza Delivery | $800–1,100 per delivery | 5 min (+2 spare) | −$50 / min |
| Bus Driver | $800–1,100 per line | 7–11 min (+2 spare) | — |
| Forklifter | $1,300 flat per load | 4–6 min (+2 spare) | −$150 / min |
| Fire Department | $500–1,500 per fire | 7 min (+2 spare) | −$100 / min |
| Gardener | $1,500 flat per garden | None | — |
| Trucker | $1,500–4,000 per haul | 10–12 min (+2–4 spare) | −$50 / min |
Reading it: Trucker has the biggest ceiling, Gardener has the best pay with no clock at all, and Forklifter punishes lateness hardest relative to its payout. Newspaper Delivery is the gentlest place to learn the map before you take on a timed haul.
FAQ
How much does the Bus Driver job pay?
$800–1,100 in cash per completed line, the same band as Pizza Delivery — but a line takes 7 to 11 minutes rather than five.
How long is a bus line?
Between 7 and 11 minutes depending on the line, plus 2 minutes of spare time before you are counted late.
Do you need a licence to drive the bus?
No. There is no level or licence requirement — take the job at the Job Centre and collect the bus from the depot.
Is Bus Driver worth it compared to Pizza Delivery?
Only if you prefer the pace. The payout band is identical while the route takes roughly twice as long, so pizza is the better hourly rate. Bus driving is the better roleplay.
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