1. South Transfer Point Closed

    Effective Sunday, December 7, the South Transfer Point is permanently closed. New bus stops are located one block north at Park and Hughes. 

  2. New Service Updates Are Now in Effect

    On Sunday, December 7, Metro updated several routes, including closing the South Transfer Point.

Metro Transit
City of Madison
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Drive for Metro Transit

Make a Difference in our Community

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Now Hiring Bus Drivers

Metro Transit is now hiring for permanent full-time bus drivers. No experience necessary! We will train successful candidates on how to drive a bus and prepare you for a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) test during our extensive training program.

We are looking for great people who want to make a real difference in their communities. Metro drivers are responsible for transporting thousands of passengers a day and therefore must enjoy helping people and have excellent customer service skills.

This is your opportunity to start a career with fantastic, stable benefits for you and your family. Be a part of the team! Fill out an application by Wednesday, October 22.

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Why Work for Metro?

  • Make a Difference in Your Community - Working at Metro gives you the chance to provide a positive impact on your community. Metro drivers are essential in getting people to jobs, school, medical appointments, grocery stores, and pharmacies.
  • Big Things are Happening - Metro has recently gone through a technological upgrade and implemented a new Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT).
  • Benefits - Metro offers exceptional city government benefits including health, dental, vision, paid sick time and holidays, and a pension with the Wisconsin Retirement System. These benefits stack up quite favorably to other driving jobs through ride-sharing apps and other package delivery positions.
  • Job Stability - Our world is changing every day, but one thing that will not is that people need to get around.

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Minimum Qualifications

  • Applicant's driving record will be evaluated.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • All candidates will be required to pass the CDL Skills Test, administered by Metro Transit during training, as a condition of continued employment. Applicants do NOT need to have CDL prior to applying.
  • Ability to interact appropriately and courteously with patrons and maintain effective passenger and public relations. Ability to work effectively with multicultural communities.
  • Must meet certain physical requirements - i.e. ability to lift 50 lbs; ability to sit 4 to 8 hours at a time; ability to kneel, bend and lift, etc.
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