You don’t need a degree in engineering or a childhood obsession with model railways. One driver I know used to sell insurance. Another was a chef. What matters is your attitude. TfL looks for people who are reliable, safety-conscious, and can stay chill when the signal turns red unexpectedly—like when you’re already late for dinner.
The application process starts with a simple online form. They ask about your work history, your interest in the role, and your ability to work shifts. Shifts: that’s the bit where you get to sleep in on a Tuesday and have a random Wednesday off while your friends are stuck in meetings. Pretty sweet, right?
