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DRIVERS OF TOMORROW
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Explore the future of driver training with insights on VR, AR, AI, and more (plus news, events, and cutting-edge sims).
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2035 Driver Workforce Crisis: Why Transit Agencies Must Rethink Training—Now
The U.S. transit industry is heading toward a workforce tipping point. Over the next decade, bus operators will retire and leave the workforce at a pace the industry has never experienced, creating a structural shortage that cannot be solved by traditional training and hiring methods alone.
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 challenges.
Amanda
Mar 253 min read
The Most Common (and Most Preventable) Transit Bus Accident?
In this blog post you can learn about mirror strikes and how to train to avoid them - potentially saving tens of thousands of dollars annually
Jeff Rayner
Mar 163 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
Empathy at the Intersection Wins 2025 AASHTO President’s Transportation Award
Empathy at the Intersection, a project with the Connecticut Department of Transportation, has received a 2025 AASHTO President’s Transportation Award. The immersive experience combines behavioral research and storytelling to elevate lived experiences in roadway safety, demonstrating how empathy-driven design can inform better transportation decisions nationwide.
Jeff Rayner
Jan 82 min read
Verbal Judo: The Secret Weapon for Smarter, Safer Bus Driver Communication
When it comes to training professional drivers, we focus heavily on the technical pre-trip inspections, mirror checks, maneuvering, and defensive driving. But the reality is, some of the most difficult challenges our drivers face aren’t mechanical—they’re verbal . Dealing with frustrated passengers, impatient motorists, or even just stressed-out colleagues requires just as much skill as navigating a tight corner. That’s where Verbal Judo comes in. A cartoon image showing a p
Jeff Williams
Jun 1, 20252 min read
Keeping Transit Safe: How De-Escalation Training Empowers Operators and Builds Rider Trust
Transit operators face growing challenges on the job, from fare disputes to rider conflicts. At Drivers of Tomorrow, we provide immersive de-escalation training designed from the driver’s perspective. Using realistic VR scenarios and interactive tools like our Google Forms Quizzer, we help staff build confidence, improve safety, and reduce harm on board. Our approach supports federal grant goals while fostering empathy and trust across transit systems.
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 16, 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 12, 20252 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
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