Currently, #MTA Bus Operator - MaBSTOA exam fee is free. This is the link as of today to apply: https://www.mymta.info/exams Bus Operator (MaBSTOA): Operates in Manhattan and the Bronx. Bus Operator (MTA Bus Company): Operates in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Requirements: Have a CDL (Commercial Driver's License, such as Class A or B). If you do not have it, to obtain CDL, you should have a New York State driver license (Class D, Class E, or Non-CDL C) or a valid CDL from another state. Next, apply for a commercial learner permit at a DMV office. Next, prepare for your road test and practice with a supervising driver. Finally, schedule and take your road test. The details are found here: https://dmv.ny.gov/get-cdl