Robert Pal
Bus Driver, Dublin Bus
Wendy Ward
Bus Driver, Dublin Bus
Michal Golec
Bus Driver, Dublin Bus
Dublin Bus is part of the fabric of everyday life in Dublin. Dublin Bus connects people and communities with family, work, education and healthcare.
As Ireland’s largest public transport provider, Dublin Bus plays a vital role in keeping Dublin moving, with more than 165 million customer journeys in 2025.
Working around your needs
Demand for public transport is growing, and Dublin Bus services must continue to evolve to meet this growth through the expansion of services, BusConnects and additional capacity services. Bus drivers play a vital role in this expansion; without them, services cannot grow.
Dublin Bus is recruiting drivers for both full-time and part-time positions, with opportunities to build a rewarding career while playing an important role in keeping our capital city moving. Thinking of a career change? Many Dublin Bus drivers previously worked in different fields such as banking, technology and healthcare before joining as a bus driver.
Where could your driving licence take you?
Applicants must hold a valid Irish car licence for a minimum of two years. Dublin Bus provides the training and support required to become a professional bus driver and to obtain the bus licence. Successful applicants will be invited to complete a six-week full-time driver training programme to build competence and confidence on the road to a new career.
Part-time driving opportunities
For many Dublin Bus drivers, the flexibility of the part-time role has made it possible to build a career while continuing to make time for family life, education and other commitments.
- Work a minimum of two days (16 hours) each week (Every Sunday and one other day, based on operational requirement).
- Start on €22.90 per hour with pay rising to €26.51 per hour on a six-year scale.
For Robert Pal, the flexibility of part-time work has allowed him to combine bus driving with full-time education. He says: “For me, working part-time with Dublin Bus means that I can earn and study at the same time without having to miss out on college. The work-life balance allowed me to do a job that I love while continuing my studies.”
There is an excitement to getting out on the road and realising that you can do this
Part-time bus driving has provided Wendy Ward with a different kind of flexibility. Encouraged by her brother who has worked as a driver with Dublin Bus for 13 years, Wendy left her job in a takeaway for Dublin Bus. “The option of working part-time allowed me to spend more time with my daughter. The work-life balance is great,” she says.
8% of Dublin Bus drivers are female and Wendy is one of them. She is passionate about encouraging more women to join. “There is an excitement to getting out on the road and realising that you can do this,” she adds.
A new and rewarding career direction
Michal Golec took his career in a new direction, leaving the technology industry to become a bus driver with Dublin Bus. “Having previously worked for tech companies, stepping into bus driving was an entirely new path. My only regret is not making this change sooner,” says Michal. “Bus driving has given me a sense of stability and a community here in Dublin.”
Barbara Carroll, Chief People Officer at Dublin Bus, says the company wants to make a career with Dublin Bus accessible to people from every background. “People are at the heart of everything we do. There are opportunities for people at all different stages of their lives to build a rewarding career with us. We will provide the training, support and development to help you succeed in a career with Dublin Bus,” says Barbara. “Why not work in a job where you get thanked every day?”
To apply for a bus driver role at Dublin Please visit their website – https://www.dublinbus.ie/careers
