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AI exposure Transportation and material moving

Will AI replace shuttle drivers and chauffeurs?

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs. US occupation 53-3053.

0.0%

of the time shuttle drivers and chauffeurs spend on their work goes on tasks where AI is already being used to do that work.of shuttle drivers and chauffeurs' working hours go on tasks AI has already started taking off their plate.

Ranked 346 of 756 US occupations. No AI use seen in the work yet, along with 410 other occupations.No handover started yet, along with 410 other occupations.

Average US job 7.7%

Among the least exposed jobs there are.Still waiting for liberation.

What AI already does for shuttle drivers and chauffeursWhat shuttle drivers and chauffeurs no longer do alone

O*NET lists 26 tasks for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs. None of them shows meaningful AI use at work yet.

What it does not touch, yetWhat still needs a human

26 of the 26 tasks show no AI use at work in the data.

  • Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule.Core task
  • Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.Core task
  • Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.Core task
  • Complete accident reports when necessary.Core task
  • Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.Core task
  • Drive shuttle busses, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.Core task
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  • Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.Core task
  • Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.Core task
  • Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.Core task
  • Operate vehicles with specialized equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, to transport and secure passengers with special needs.Core task
  • Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.Core task
  • Pick up and drop off passengers at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.Core task
  • Pick up or meet passengers according to requests, appointments, or schedules.Core task
  • Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage driven fuel consumed, or fares received.Core task
  • Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage.Core task
  • Provide passengers with information or advice about the local area, points of interest, hotels, or restaurants.Core task
  • Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.Core task
  • Record vehicle routes.Core task
  • Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.Core task
  • Report any vehicle malfunctions or needed repairs.Core task
  • Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.Core task
  • Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.Core task
  • Vacuum and clean interiors, and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles.Core task
  • Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
  • Perform errands for customers or employers, such as delivering or picking up mail and packages.
  • Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing.

How that compares

Among the 44 transportation and material moving occupations, shuttle drivers and chauffeurs rank 37. The group averages 0.6%, and its most exposed job is Passenger Attendants at 11.7%. The average US occupation sits at 7.7%.

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  2. 346Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 0.0%
  3. 346Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 0.0%

What this does and does not mean

Exposure is observed use, not a forecast. Anthropic maps work conversations with Claude onto the tasks O*NET lists for each job and asks, of the tasks AI could speed up, which are actually being used for at work. A use that does the task outright counts in full and a use that assists a person counts half. The task scores are averaged into the occupation figure by the share of time spent on each task.

A high figure means AI is already part of how this work gets done. It does not mean anyone has been replaced. Anthropic's own reading of the labour market finds no systematic rise in unemployment among exposed workers so far, and about 14% fewer 22 to 25 year olds starting exposed jobs.No measurable rise in unemployment among exposed workers so far, and about 14% fewer 22 to 25 year olds starting these jobs. Gap years for everyone. Labor market impacts, 5 March 2026.

Task list and titles from O*NET 31.0 by the US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Scores from the Anthropic Economic Index (CC BY). Checked 1 November 2026. How the ranking works.