# Will chauffeurs be replaced by AI? Updated October 2026 Chauffeurs score 30 of 100 for AI exposure. 54% of their task time still needs a person. AI can do 12% today and speed up another 34%. - **12%** AI can do it - **34%** AI helps - **54%** Needs a person Moderate exposure Lower than 63% of the 923 occupations we scored. ## Task by task We graded 26 tasks, listed here from most to least exposed. AI can do 3 of them today, speeds up 9 and leaves 14 to people. | Task | AI exposure | | --- | --- | | Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage driven fuel consumed, or fares received. Trip counts, hours, mileage, and fares can be compiled and submitted digitally. | 80% AI can do it | | Record vehicle routes. GPS and telematics log routes automatically with little driver input. | 70% AI can do it | | Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule. Recurring pickup schedules are routine admin that software can set and track. | 65% AI can do it | | Report any vehicle malfunctions or needed repairs. AI can draft malfunction reports from checklists; driver confirms the facts. | 55% AI helps | | Complete accident reports when necessary. AI can draft accident reports from notes; driver verifies and signs. | 55% AI helps | ## How chauffeurs compare All occupations (923) Transportation and material moving (52) **Chauffeurs score 30**, marked by the dark line. Each dot is a score, darker where more occupations share it. The short marks show the averages, 37 for all occupations and 25 for transportation and material moving. ## Pay and outlook in the US Median pay $37,290 a year, May 2025 People employed 248,530 in the US, May 2025 Projected change in jobs +7.1% from 2024 to 2034 ## Skills to build - Operate wheelchair lifts and secure special-needs passengers safely - Hold a commercial driver's licence with passenger endorsement - Run trip counts and fares in Microsoft Excel - Check GPS route logs in Actsoft Comet Tracker - Set recurring pickups in Digital Dispatch - Verify and sign accident reports before filing ## Safer roles nearby 5 related occupations with lower scores. - [Taxi drivers27 out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/taxi-drivers/) - [Bus drivers28 out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/bus-drivers/) - [Parking attendants20 out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/parking-attendants/) - [Truck drivers27 out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/truck-drivers/) - [Subway operators26 out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/subway-operators/) ## Questions about chauffeurs and AI Will AI replace chauffeurs? Partly. About 3 in 10 working hours of a chauffeur's job go to tasks AI can already do, mostly trip reporting and route logging. Driving passengers, helping them with luggage, and securing wheelchair riders stay with people because they need a person physically present in the vehicle. Which chauffeur tasks is AI taking over? Trip reporting, route logging, and recurring pickup scheduling are the main ones. Trip counts, mileage, and fares can be compiled and submitted digitally, and that task scores 80 on exposure. GPS and telematics log routes with little driver input, scoring 70. Which chauffeur tasks stay human? Driving passenger vehicles, helping riders board with luggage, and operating wheelchair lifts stay with people. Driving scores 5 on exposure and wheelchair lift work scores 4, because each needs hands on the vehicle and a live person on the road. These tasks sit within the 54 percent of task weight that stays human. How can chauffeurs stay valuable? Build skill in the hands-on work that scores lowest, such as wheelchair lift operation and passenger assistance. Learn the dispatch and GPS tools, including Digital Dispatch and Actsoft Comet Tracker, so you can check the logs they produce. Use AI drafts for accident and malfunction reports, then verify the facts and sign them yourself. ## Related jobs - [Light truck drivers32 out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/light-truck-drivers/) - [Dispatchers65 out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/dispatchers/) - [School bus drivers25 out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/school-bus-drivers/) - [Reservation agents60 out of 100](https://www.aigentcy.com/ai-exposure/reservation-agents/) ## Next steps for chauffeurs - ### Check your job Your job title is a rough guide. Your actual tasks decide your score. Paste your job description or CV and see which of your tasks AI can do. 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