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Bus Training

Class 2 Program

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DRIVE SCHOOL BUSES, CITY TRANSIT, TOUR BUSES, SPECIAL ACTIVITY BUSES, AND HEAVY-DUTY COACHES­

Driving a bus in a professional capacity requires specialized skills for the safe transportation of people of all ages. Whether you are driving a school bus, transit bus or motorcoach, our class 2 training will ensure you conduct yourself in a safe and professional manner.

Our class 2 bus driver training is conducted on an automatic transmission school bus with our professional driving Instructors. In addition to ICBC road test preparation and pre-trip training, students will acquire the necessary skills required by transit, school districts and tour companies to safely transport passengers.

Class 2 licence holders are also qualified to drive any motor vehicles or combination of vehicles in class 4, including working for ride-hailing companies.

Our class 2 commercial transportation and school bus driver training will help you learn the necessary driving skills to be hireable and accelerate at the following jobs:

  • Commercial transportation bus drivers
  • School bus drivers
  • Special activity bus drivers
  • Tour bus drivers
  • Drive any vehicle allowed in class 4 and 5

Not sure where to start, or have questions? Book a personalized consultation to find the right fit for your learning and licensing goals!

Buckle up!

With a class 2 licence in BC, you can drive:

Buses, including school buses, special activity buses and special vehicles
Trailers or towed vehicles may not exceed 4,600 kg — may exceed 4,600 kg only if bus and trailers do not have air brakes
Any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles in Class 4

What it takes

To qualify for the class 2 program, you must meet these safety and experience requirements:

Be at least 19 years old
Hold or have held a full-privilege licence that is a minimum of a class 5 or class 6, or an out-of-province equivalent
Fewer than four penalty point offences in the last two years and zero motor-vehicle-related Criminal Code convictions in the last three years
Have no outstanding debt or tickets with ICBC or the province

What’s Included

Coaching based training, engaged learning & a unique reporting system that allows students to easily track their progress are all part of this training program & key to success.

12 hours of pre-trip and on-road training
Exclusive job board access
Use of our bus for the ICBC road test

pROGRAM Price $1,799


add air brakes course $220

Steps for success

To get a class 2 licence in BC, follow these steps:

Book & pass both class 2 and air brake written test at ICBC
Complete professional training
Pass the class 2 ICBC road test
Complete a medical exam and submit the Driver’s Medical Examination Report form to ICBC
Receive your class 2 licence from ICBC
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P­rofessional Class 2 Commercial Bus Driver Training in BC­

Trust in our professional bus driving Instructors that have helped hundreds of students become confident and skilled workers across the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. We’ve worked in collaboration with several local school districts as the preferred go-to training solution for their drivers to reliably scale safe transportation capabilities. Our combined driving knowledge and in-the-field experience make us an ideal choice for your class 2 driving school.

Trust in our professional bus driving Instructors that have helped hundreds of students become confident and skilled workers across the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. We’ve worked in collaboration with several local school districts as the preferred go-to training solution for their drivers to reliably scale safe transportation capabilities. Our combined driving knowledge and in-the-field experience make us an ideal choice for your class 2 driving school.

If you’re looking for funding options for your professional training, discover how you can reduce the cost of driving school and get on the road sooner.

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