NEW DELHI: The public transport operators in Nuremberg such as VAG are recruiting university students as part-time tram drivers as they face a significant shortage of manpower, according to a report on AFP.
Applicants must be over 21 years old and should have a regular driver’s license. The company plans to recruit 160 new drivers annually to operate the metro, trams, and buses.
Harald Ruben, in charge of recruitment, emphasized the importance of exploring all options to reach their hiring targets.
The public transport sector in Germany is struggling with a severe workforce shortage, leading to concerns about service disruptions as thousands of positions remain unfilled.
Transport employees have recently gone on strike to draw attention to their challenges, highlighting the impact of understaffing on their well-being.
In response to the crisis, cities like Mannheim and Munich are also turning to students to fill the gaps in public transport services.
The new recruits are undergoing intensive training over a four-week course during school holidays, combining theory lessons with practical experience on a tram simulator before getting their hand on actual trams.