Average job, Average pay, u need something until you find another one, that's all! - Anonymous employee Academy Bus Employee Review

3.0
Dec 1, 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1) The buses are pretty decent and the mechanics take care of mechanical issues pretty quickly. 2) Split shift, depending on how you look at it.... Generally speaking, you'll have a split commuter shift (early morning and afternoon run)...So if you have things to do then you'll get a few hours in the middle of the day to take care of them,.. or you can use the time to take a nap. 3) You're the captain of your own ship - Once you leave the yard, you're pretty much in control of things, as long as you drive safely and don't deviate too far off course.

Cons

1) Low/Average Pay (about $19/hr for charter trips and roughly $78 per commuter run. Most people do two runs a day; a few drivers do three runs per day.). 2) No room for advancement or career growth. 3) Things were hectic and frustrating when I first started, due to the disorganization. I don't know if things got better or if I just got use to it. 4) Split shift, depending on how you look at it.... If you live close then it wouldn't be that bad of a commute but it's kind of difficult when you get dressed and come back to work after already having woken up early and got dressed and went in. If you don't live close then TRY to talk to dispatch about switching up your schedule so you can have a short break between your runs; If you can't, then be prepared to spend your breaks in your car or spending money somewhere in the area.

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5.0
Mar 20, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

The Infrastructure was good many Terminals you could transfer to any of the terminals. And work from there relocating is a breeze with Academy Bus. A lot of New Equipment to drive. Well maintained vehicles for the most part. Once you let them know what’s wrong with the Bus ahead of time. They are very good at resolving breakdowns.

Cons

You not really going to have a good work and home time balance. Once they realize you are good at your job. They will keep you very busy, sometimes that’s not always good for everyone. For that fact, To each his own.

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1.0
Dec 8, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Easy interview and selection process-they be hungry for staff

Cons

Poor training program, with trainers running errands all day for their own personal business, on Academy's time, mind you...totally neglecting to effectively train the "new hires" while simultaneously giving poor reviews on a "pre-trip." Sir, you ran dem Baltimore streets ALL day, let me get paid for it, and didn't teach me 1 thing about Coach Bus operations. THANK YOU...but no thanks. It was the worse new-hire experience I have ever had. I would NOT recommend them. FALSE PAY ADVERTISED IS OFFENSIVE!! No one needs $15.75/hr "in training." thats laughable.

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