March is Transit Operator Appreciation Month, with an official day of celebration on March 18. Transit Operator Appreciation Day commemorates the first known bus line that began operating in Paris in 1662. These celebrations are a way to recognize the hard work and vital role that transit operators play in our communities. Public transportation is an invaluable fixture to any community and drivers are a key element to such structures.
Tyrone Alston and Yvonne Smith
This year, Virginia Regional Transit wanted to highlight and thank two drivers, Yvonne Smith and Tyrone Alston, for their dedication and outstanding service to public transit. Virginia Regional Transit staff noted that these drivers have shown flexibility and stepped in on short notice to maintain route connectivity, and that they have shown constant professionalism and work ethic. The Central Shenandoah Planning District and Virginia Regional Transit will be showing extra gratitude this month for their drivers.