Why South Korea’s Gen Z steer towards bus driving as job market shifts

In South Korea, a shift is occurring among young workers who are increasingly opting for bus driving as a career. According to KD Transport Group, 47 out of 460 drivers at its Pangyo branch are in their 20s and 30s, accounting for around 10% of the workforce. This represents a significant increase, with many joining within the last year or two. The semipublic bus system, which has been introduced since the early 2000s, is credited as a primary driver of this trend. Improved working conditions and shifting social perceptions are also contributing factors. Data from the Korea Transportation Safety Authority shows that the number of people in their 20s and 30s obtaining bus driver licenses jumped 43% in three years, from 6,218 to 10,931 last year.

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