Hong Kong’s Citybus offers 3 days on, 2 off to lure 100 Gen Z drivers to diversify workforce
- Company says drivers can earn HK$21,000 a month and HK$6,000 bonus, in package similar to those working five days straight with single day off
In an interview with the Post, Citybus general manager for people and culture Roger Wong Wai-yip said: “We want more young people to join and if they do, the natural result is that our age profile will automatically be lowered.
“This will infuse new blood and enough manpower for the company for our long-term route development.”
The company is offering HK$21,000 (US$2,690) a month if successful applicants work an average of 10 hours a day under the new arrangement, in addition to a one-off HK$6,000 bonus for newcomers.
The push for young talent is part of efforts by the transport sector to grapple with a tight supply of drivers and an ageing workforce, with the industry previously bringing in drivers from mainland China to ease the staffing crunch.