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The School Bus Driver Shortage Is Reshaping Transit — And Training Is Ground Zero
Across the US, transit agencies and school districts are facing a growing crisis: There aren't enough qualified bus drivers.
What was once a hiring challenge has evolved into a much deeper issue, a structural workforce shortage that is reshaping how drivers must be trained, certified, and retained.
Companies like Drivers of Tomorrow are helping agencies respond to today’s reality by making training faster, more scalable, more affordable, and more adaptive to real-world ch
Amanda
4 days ago4 min read
The School Bus Driver Shortage Is Reshaping Transit — And Training Is Ground Zero
Across the US, transit agencies and school districts are facing a growing crisis: There aren't enough qualified bus drivers.
What was once a hiring challenge has evolved into a much deeper issue, a structural workforce shortage that is reshaping how drivers must be trained, certified, and retained.
Companies like Drivers of Tomorrow are helping agencies respond to today’s reality by making training faster, more scalable, more affordable, and more adaptive to real-world ch
Amanda
4 days ago4 min read
Why Agencies Ask: “How are other transit systems actually using simulators?”
Driving simulators have become core training tools for transit agencies, supporting new hires and veteran drivers alike. Agencies use them for bus familiarization, pre-trip inspections, core driving skills, mirror awareness, and scenario training. Simulators allow safe repetition, measurable feedback, and gamified challenges, improving confidence, pass rates, and safety, while reducing costs and risk.
Dorothy Driver
Jan 234 min read
How Multiplayer Simulation Is Changing Driver Education
Driver training has traditionally been a solo experience. But real world driving is anything but solo. That is where multiplayer simulation is changing how drivers learn and train. With Drivers of Tomorrow’s multiplayer platform, instructors and trainees can share the same simulation in real time. Instead of observing from the side, instructors can actively shape scenarios, drive vehicles, move pedestrians and guide drivers as situations unfold. Multiplayer also allows multip
Erick Marin
Jan 201 min read
Weather Changes Everything: Why Dynamic Weather Is Critical in Driver Training
No matter how skilled a driver is, weather can completely change how a vehicle behaves on the road. A turn that feels easy on a sunny day can become dangerous in heavy rain. A familiar route can feel disorienting in thick fog. A straight stretch of highway can turn into a slippery challenge when snow begins to fall. For decades, driver training has focused primarily on perfect conditions. But in the real world, perfect weather is the exception, not the norm. That’s why modern
Erick Marin
Jan 192 min read
Preparing for the FIFA World Cup: How We’re Training Bus Operators for the Busiest Streets Seattle Has Ever Seen
Seattle is preparing for the FIFA World Cup, and we’re developing special driver-training modules to simulate the massive crowds expected across the city. By testing high-density pedestrian scenarios in VR and our simulators, we’re helping agencies train operators for safer service during one of Seattle’s busiest events in history.
Jeff Rayner
Dec 10, 20252 min read
3D Scanning Is Transforming Bus Training: Inside Our Latest Full-Bus Capture
We recently completed a full Hyperscape 3D scan of an entire bus, creating a precise digital twin for VR simulator training. This high-detail scan captures every component, enabling more accurate pre-trip learning, portable at-home training, and safer, more confident new drivers. It’s a major step forward in modernizing bus operator training.
Jeff Rayner
Dec 10, 20253 min read
Top Bus Driver Simulator Providers in Washington State (And the US, And Why We're One of Them)
Looking for the best bus driver simulator providers in Washington? This guide compares top national vendors and introduces Drivers of Tomorrow, a Seattle-based company offering compact, VR-ready, and fully customizable training solutions for transit agencies. Discover how we’re transforming CDL prep and operator training across the state with affordable, space-efficient simulators built for real-world results.
Jeff Rayner
Jul 14, 20253 min read
How Our Simulators Lead the Way in Driver Training
At DoT, we’re redefining what’s possible in driver education. Whether it’s a compact chair-based system or a full-scale bus simulator, our solutions are built to adapt.
Amanda
Jun 30, 20252 min read
Reinventing the Roadeo: Why Virtual Training Is the New Standard
The Virtual Roadeo by Drivers of Tomorrow brings the iconic bus operator competition into a digital format. Practice real-world maneuvers, cone layouts, and scoring systems, anytime, anywhere. It’s safer, more accessible, and perfect for both new trainees and seasoned drivers. No weather delays, no equipment limits, just focused, repeatable skill-building in a dynamic virtual environment.
Jeff Rayner
May 30, 20252 min read
Driving the Future: DoT's Empathy and Innovation Showcase at AASHTO
An overview of DoT's empathy experiences at AASHTO
Jeff Rayner
May 15, 20254 min read
What to Expect from DoT at AASHTO: Experience the Driver Challenge!
Experience the future of transit training with DoT’s immersive, empathy-driven demos at AASHTO!
Jeff Rayner
May 11, 20252 min read
Key Things to know: FTA Low-No Program Training and Workforce Development -5339(c)
Partner with Drivers of Tomorrow to create workforce development programs for Low-No grants and build a skilled team for sustainable transit
Jeff Rayner
Jan 20, 20253 min read
Comprehensive Training for Electric Bus Drivers
Train drivers for electric buses with DoT: focus on safety, range, tech, and sustainability for smooth, confident transitions to EV fleets.
Jeff Rayner
Jan 17, 20253 min read
Turning a Driving Simulator into an Empathy Emulator
Transforming a driving simulator into an empathy tool, we let TRB attendees experience life as bus drivers.
Jeff Rayner
Jan 9, 20254 min read
We eat our own dog food: Using 3D to show 3D!
A 3D view of our 3D experiences
Jeff Rayner
Jan 3, 20251 min read
We're attending the TRB - will you be there?
We're headed to the TRB - come join us #TRBAM
Jeff Rayner
Jan 2, 20251 min read
Welcome to the upgradable simulator
Affordable, modular virtual bus driving training simulators from Drivers of Tomorrow redefine training for all skill levels!
Jeff Rayner
Dec 10, 20241 min read
WSTA recap...
An action-packed WSTA Conference with learning, networking, and demos. Thanks to Justin and team for a seamless, well-organized event!
Jeff Rayner
Aug 24, 20243 min read
Will you be at WSTA?
Join us at WSTA 2024 to explore cutting-edge VR and AR training tools and attend our presentation!
MXT Reality
Jul 31, 20242 min read
Do you know the top 10 reasons how a bus handles differently from a car ?
Ten differences between a bus and a car that you should know.
Jeremy Unger
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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