HART Operators help thousands
of riders get to work, school or elsewhere safely and on time every day. We
make life happen for many residents of Hillsborough County. Celebrate
their contributions on Transit Driver Appreciation Day, Wednesday,
March 18, with HART and other transit providers across the country! Driving may seem easy to some, but try doing it for eight hours or more in an extra-large vehicle while you pick up passengers, answer questions, keep on schedule, give directions and more. Then add unpredictable traffic, bad weather conditions and some tight spaces. HART operators handle all this and more every day while helping Hillsborough County residents get where they need to go.
"Our operators do a lot more than just drive buses, vans, and streetcar" said HART Chief Executive Officer Katharine Eagan. "Often they are expected to be all things at all times, trip planner, paramedic and more... all while safely driving a 40-foot bus."
It is a
day to acknowledge how difficult driving a bus can be as HART and others salute the operators who have the skills and temperament to do it. This
group of men and women are the agency's public
ambassadors, representing HART day-in
and day-out as they serve their
routes.
Come join us at Marion Transit Center on March 18 at 9 a.m. as we hand out goodies and show our appreciation to our operators!
Come join us at Marion Transit Center on March 18 at 9 a.m. as we hand out goodies and show our appreciation to our operators!
Background
International Transit Driver Appreciation Day began in 2009 when a group of transit riders in Seattle decided it would be a great way to honor the hard-working men and women who safely get us to job
s, stores, schools, etc.
A very underappreciated position. They keep people safe every day and should be commended.
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