SOC 53-3053
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ48/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ229,630
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$37K
$27K โ $53K
Projected Growth
๐+6.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค48/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs face a risk score of 48/100 โ 4 points above the national average of 44. With only 48/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $37K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 48/100, Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai traffic management and fleet coordination are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 229,630 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in manual loading of irregular and fragile cargo and navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI traffic management and fleet coordination
Predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection needs
Automated warehouse sorting and loading systems
Drone delivery displacing last-mile logistics workers
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Manual loading of irregular and fragile cargo
Navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions
Customer interaction and conflict resolution during delivery
Navigating complex urban environments with obstacles
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule.
Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
Complete accident reports when necessary.
๐ป Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Map creation software
Mobile location based services software
Web page creation and editing software
Spreadsheet software
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 76% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 29 | $64K | 83% |
| Air Transportation Workers | 31 | $107K | 79% |