Evaluation of driving characteristics of bus drivers using training data

Abstract

In recent years, the bus industry has faced significant challenges due to driver shortages and an aging workforce. Continuous monitoring of drivers is essential for ensuring safe and sustained driving. By understanding driving characteristics and providing safety education tailored to individual drivers, it is possible to enhance their driving skills and foster their professional development. This study aims to analyze and evaluate bus drivers' driving characteristics using logs collected during training sessions. In this paper, we analyze the training logs from two drivers—one novice and one veteran— across two sessions each, and assess their driving characteristics. The results confirm that it is possible to evaluate driving characteristics using the training logs. The analysis also revealed that the veteran driver demonstrated significantly higher driving skills compared to the novice, and that the novice driver showed improvement in driving skills over time.