Rider's Almanac Blog

Operator inspires rider by giving up shoes

Posted | Jul 31, 2024

As a recovering addict working to regain stability in her life, Sarah Seldon has a unique appreciation for the kindness of others.

So, when she saw Route 54 Operator Jayne Arendt-Verhelst hand her shoes over to a woman who boarded without them she found the gesture especially striking. [...]

Apprentice program recognizes skills, builds community

Posted | Nov 2, 2023

Being a bus operator – especially in snowy Minnesota – takes a lot of skill.

To recognize individuals who master the craft, newly hired Metro Transit bus operators can elect to earn a journey worker certificate through the Bus Operator Apprenticeship Program, one of the few programs of its kind nationally. [...]