TransMilenio is the mass public transportation system of the capital of Colombia which uses exclusive lanes to move passengers throughout the city. And the company provides a wide range of employment opportunities, primarily for drivers and support and maintenance personnel. How much does a driver earn per month?
This is what a TransMilenio driver wins
While it is true that bus drivers have a demanding job and must face various challenges daily due to traffic and unsafe situations, it is a job that continues to be coveted due to the stability it offers and the additional benefits.
For this reason, one of the most frequent queries that citizens ask is How much does a TransMilenio driver earn?
Although the transport company TransMilenio has not expressed the current figuresaleyes How much a driver earns, it is possible to give an approximate estimate based on the information published by allied companies, taking into account that each employee has different salaries depending on the bonuses they obtain.
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TransMilenio in numbers: the salary of a driver
Currently, the salary of A TransMilenio driver in Bogotá varies, in hand, between 2,000,000 and 2,400,000 Colombian pesos per monthdepending on the type of bus they operate (they can be articulated or bi-articulated) and the additional benefits that some operating companies offer, such as transportation and food assistance.
For example, GreenMovil, a company that has participated in the transition to electric energy for transportation in Bogotá, reports on its website that a driver can earn between 2,099,000 and 2,341,000 depending on the size and capacity of the vehicle.
This salary is considered competitive compared to other driving jobs, although Drivers face demanding working conditions, with long hours and an environment that can be challenging due to traffic congestion, passenger overcrowding and insecurity situations.
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How do I become an employee of TransMilenio?
There are two reliable ways to become an employee of TransMilenio:
1) Computerwork
Through the Computrabajo job portal, you can apply and apply for vacancies.
2) Express Consortium
Through the Consorcio Express page, you can find information related to the vacancies that are currently active.