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Posts in Category: Know Your Operator

Know your Operator: Shawn Nevins

Shawn Nevins has only one regret about becoming a bus operator at Metro Transit: “I wish I had done it sooner.” [...]

Know Your Operator: Her Cheng

A lifelong St. Paul resident who grew up in Frogtown, Her Cheng has seen University Avenue change quite a bit over the years. Now, he gets to see the corridor evolve from the cab of a light rail vehicle.   [...]

Know Your Operator: Nathan Michaelson

After many years as a union carpenter, Nathan Michaelson decided he needed a change. "Construction is a feast-or-famine business," Nathan said. "Some years, you're making great money. Other years, you're just waiting for the next paycheck." [...]

Know Your Operator: Ricky Ray Vontayein

Ricky Ray wanted to find a work-life balance. He found it at Metro Transit. [...]

Know Your Operator: Troy Macon, Heywood Garage

When Troy Macon passed the former Ruter Garage, he was reminded of his uncle's experience as a bus operator in Chicago. [...]

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