

They operate it with safety and timeliness always in mind, and do it all with a smile on their face.Ģ. They inspect their bus, both for mechanical-related reasons and to ensure it’s clean.
BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY 2021 DRIVERS
Our drivers have to show up exactly on time to work every day and be ready to go. They operate under a rigid schedule to keep us moving. In honor of all they do for passengers every day, we want to highlight some of the things you may not know drivers do both behind the scenes and while driving you from place to place.ġ. Thank you for riding and thank you for appreciating our hard-working team of drivers who keep you moving you every day! A smile and a “thank you” also can go a long way in improving your driver’s day. So bookmark the link above, and send a commendation for Transit Operators Appreciation Day or on any day you see a driver go above and beyond, or if you just want to thank them for getting you where you need to go. Please note the details of your bus trip, such as the route and four-digit coach number, which helps us send that praise to the correct operator from among King County’s nearly 3,600 professional transit operators. 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. While we know they’d appreciate the sentiment, please no cards, cookies, flowers or balloons-they’ve got to focus on their important jobs. We hope you’ll join us in thanking your driver. On March 18, 2020, we’re again celebrating International Transit Driver Appreciation Day. They wake before the sun comes up and work through the night.ĭuring these challenging times, it’s more important than ever that we honor our public servants who are essential to keeping our community moving.

Every day, thousands of King County Metro transit, rail, and paratransit operators are responsible for delivering passengers to work, school, and appointments, and back home again.
