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Is becoming a greyhound bus really worth it?

I am interested in hearing the answers from actual greyhound bus drivers but all I want to know is, is it really worth it to become a greyhound bus driver. I love to travel and I'm curious on how much they make also. If there are any bus drivers on here please shed some light on me. Give me your opinions on whether or not its a great career or not.

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I drive suburban transit work for Coach USA. I have a co-worker (about 50) who left to work for Grayhound. They start around $40-42k, it all depends on mileage, probably max around $48k. We start around $35k and max around $41k. We get what is known as bid pay, which is based on a combination of mileage and time. If we get stuck in traffic, maybe work 30 minutes late, we get about $6 because we don't have mileage change only hours change. Despite the better pay, after 3-4 months on the job, he wanted to come back. The work was way too hard. He had too many minor accidents. They would never take him back. If you don't have a CDL with Airbrakes and Passenger endorsement, most coach companies don't want to hire you. It is better to have 1+ years experience. I started driving something like this for a year in a small city, a 30' city bus. http://www.fredhope.com/hta_media/32_Eureka_Transit_Gillig_Phantom_1993.jpg Then I went to a bus like Greyhound runs. Now I work for this company and drive this exact bus. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3174/2887166783_9c357186af.jpg
for a mintune i though you want become a Greyhound BUS! <GRIN> but i see you meant a greyhound bus driver... i have a friend who drove for TNMO (which is/or was part of the greyhound family) i'm going ask him this questiobn