Being a bus driver might not be the most glamorous job, but it’s still an honest living. Most importantly, they provide an essential service from which society benefits tremendously.
In hopes of changing public perception towards the occupation, a bus company in Singapore will soon be introducing a unique hiring initiative.
Source: Westpoint Transit Pte Ltd on Facebook
The company is offering an “unprecedented” gross monthly salary of S$5,000, on top of a S$10,000 joining bonus.
Westpoint Transit, a local transportation company, recently announced an upcoming hiring initiative aimed at shaking off existing stereotypes towards the job.
As part of the initiative, they hope to enlist 30 bus drivers by May 2024.
In a press release, Westpoint Transit said that each driver will enjoy an “industry-leading” gross monthly salary of S$5,000.
Source: Westpoint Transit Pte Ltd on Facebook, for illustration purposes only
The only condition is that they must be driving a 45-seater bus or a larger vehicle.
In response to queries from MS News, a spokesperson revealed that the S$5,000 figure will be the driver’s gross salary, which comprises:
The performance allowance will be up to S$1,250 a month, paid out to the employee monthly as long as they don’t commit any violations such as safety lapses, misconduct, or poor vehicle maintenance.
In addition to the pay, enlisted drivers will enjoy a S$10,000 joining fee.
Successful applicants will be working 44 hours per week, on either of these shifts:
The initiative will start on Friday (15 Dec), and the first round of hiring will close on 15 Jan 2024.
Explaining the reason for the initiative, Westpoint Transit shared their hopes of providing stability and financial security to employees. In turn, these could perhaps change perceptions of the occupation.
The company also hopes to plug what they claim to be a critical shortage of drivers in Singapore, which the following factors have aggravated:
The shortage comes at an unfortunate time as demand for bus drivers in Singapore has increased over the past two years, largely due to:
Interested parties can reach out to hr@westpointbus.com.sg for more information. We wish all applicants the best in their attempts and hope those who succeed will have fulfilling careers.
Also read: New Bus Drivers In S’pore Offered Up To $3,500 Salary & 21 Days Leave Due To Manpower Shortage
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Featured image adapted from (buses[IN]gapore!) on Facebook.
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