Become a Bus Driver - Get a Commercial Driving License (CDL)

To begin the process you need to do this.

1) Have a regular passenger driving license so that you can drive a car.

2) Get a commercial driving permit. To do that…

2a) Get the commercial driving manual (go to a DMV office, contact DMV (https://dmv.ny.gov/contact-us) or download the manual right now (https://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/commercial-drivers/new-york-state-commercial-drivers-manual).

2b) Learn the material in Chapters 1 - 5 and 10.

2c) Take and pass three tests at the DMV.

• The three tests are

  • 1. General Knowledge Test

  • 2. Passenger Test

  • 3. School Bus Test

• These tests are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian.

• There is a $10 fee.

• You must take the test at a DMV office. Find one that is convenient for you by going to https://dmv.ny.gov/contact-us/office-locations.

3) Once you have your permit tell your GM or HR and we will start you in our class so you can get the license.

NY State’s website has more information here: https://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/commercial-drivers/get-a-commercial-driver-license-cdl

If you have any questions contact: ______________________

If you do not have a New York State driving license you can still get your CDL and drive with us but we can’t help you get an out-of-state CDL. Contact HR (HR@NYCSBUS.com) and they can try to help you find a driving school in your state.