NANAIMO – March 18, 2015 is Transit Driver Appreciation Day. BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) are celebrating by saluting some of the extraordinary men and women who go the extra mile (kilometer) to safely provide exceptional customer service.
Why March 18? It is believed to be the debut of transit services in Paris in 1662. For more details on Transit Driver Appreciation consult www.transitdriverday.org On the website, you will find transit driver thank you cards. BC Transit encourages our customers to print off a card for their favourite driver or to thank operators when they depart the bus.
The RDN is proud of all employees and would like to send a special salute to one operator. Alex Liew is marking his 5th anniversary behind the wheel.
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Alex provides exceptional customer service daily. Along with his unique ability to make every rider feel like transit is the right choice for their daily commutes, Alex is well-known as a driver who takes that little extra time to make sure people are informed and cared for.
Staff and management appreciate Alex’s attention to detail and the professional way in which he approaches his job every day.
“Many people depend on the skill and dedication of hard-working transit drivers to get them to their destination safely,” said Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell. “On Driver Appreciation Day, we have the opportunity to acknowledge the great work they do for us every day.”
“RDN Transit drivers are true professionals, and we are extremely proud of the job they do every day in our community,” said RDN Chairperson Joe Stanhope. “Their job requires excellent driving and communication skills as well as the ability to adapt to challenging situations. Thank you to Alex and to all of our dedicated RDN Transit drivers—your hard work is appreciated
“BC Transit operators work hard all year long as our front-line ambassadors, providing outstanding customer service,” said BC Transit President and CEO Manuel Achadinha. “On Transit Driver Appreciation Day, I invite the public to join me in thanking our drivers for delivering daily on the company’s core values of safety, integrity and customer service.”
For more information on routes and schedules please consult www.bctransit.com/nanaimo
Media contact:
Meribeth Burton
Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit
d: 250-995-5720 c: 250-507-8145 media@bctransit.com