We’ll make sure to get your compliments to the correct operator! (If you’re on a bus, be sure to give us the route and four-digit coach number). ![]() Please note the details of your bus trip, water taxi, light rail, streetcar, or Access ride. With public health’s guidance, we know that giving thanks can be done most safely by filling out a Driver Commendation Form or giving a shoutout on social media. They’ve got to focus on their important jobs. While we know they’d appreciate the sentiment, please no cards, cookies, flowers, or balloons. In recognition of 2021, we’re inviting our passengers and the public to join us in celebrating the people who are behind the wheel (or tiller) 24/7/365! We hope you’ll join us in thanking your driver. ![]() Which led us to wonder if there’s a Bus Driver Appreciation Day, when riders leave small gifts with their fare.” Recently, drivers have brought smiles to our faces often enough we’ve thought we should have brought cookies to share with them. There’s a systemic understanding that the job extends beyond piloting and includes customer service. They can be strict when they need to and clearly must focus on the task of driving, but often offer cheery salutations and goodbyes and helpful assistance to passengers. They’re not only skilled, but generally friendly and thoughtful. ![]() “What really makes the buses accessible though, has been the drivers. In appreciation for Seattle area transit drivers, they suggested a Bus Driver Appreciation Day: The origin of Operator Appreciation Day is a blog post from transit riders Hans Gerwitz and Shannon E. They made sure that other essential workers had a safe transportation option to get to work, and provided a mobility safety net for those who needed a ride to buy groceries, get medicine, or access critical services. Operator isn’t an easy job, but they make it look easy, especially during the challenges of the past year.ĭuring the COVID-19 pandemic, while many people followed public health guidance to stay home, our operators never stopped.
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