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Show your appreciation for transit drivers this Transit Driver Appreciation Day - thank them with a smile and kind words!
Let's show our appreciation for transit drivers on Transit Driver Appreciation Day, March 18! This day was created to recognize the hard work and dedication of the people who drive public transportation systems around the world. From buses to trains and even ferries, these drivers help us get from point A to point B safely each and every day. They are always there when we need them – rain or shine – so let's take a moment on this special day to thank them for their service.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1904</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Modern Transit</div><div class='timeline-text'>The New York City Subway, one of the world's oldest public transit systems, begins operation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Transit Drivers Unionize</div><div class='timeline-text'>Transit drivers began to unionize for better working conditions and pay.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of Accessibility</div><div class='timeline-text'>Changes in policy and technology make buses and trains more accessible to people with disabilities, increasing the responsibilities of transit drivers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognition of Transit Workers</div><div class='timeline-text'>Transit Driver Appreciation Day was informally celebrated in several cities to acknowledge the everyday efforts of transit drivers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Transit Driver Day Goes Global</div><div class='timeline-text'>Transit Driver Appreciation Day is officially recognized around the world, as cities implement various shows of appreciation for their transit drivers.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Send a thank-you card</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to write a thank-you card and mail it to a transit driver in your area. Let them know that you appreciate their hard work and dedication.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Give out treats</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pack up some treats such as cookies, candy, or snacks and hand them out to transit drivers on their routes. It's a small way to show them that you care and appreciate them.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a donation</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Donate to a transit driver appreciation fund or charity of your choice. This is an easy way to show your appreciation for transit drivers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize an event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize an event such as a potluck, picnic, or BBQ for local transit drivers in your area. Invite everyone in the community to come out and show their support.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write a letter</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Write a letter to your local newspaper or radio station praising the hard work of transit drivers in your area. This is a great way to spread the word about Transit Driver Appreciation Day.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Transit drivers are essential frontline workers</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Transit drivers are an essential frontline workforce, providing a critical service to the public. By being on the roads, they are helping to keep people safe by getting them from point A to point B with as little delay as possible. They often operate under especially trying circumstances and deserve our recognition.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Great customer service</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>In addition to driving safely, transit drivers go out of their way to provide excellent customer service. Most buses and other modes of transportation have signage that remind customers to be respectful of drivers and follow safety protocols, but drivers also put a lot of effort into creating a pleasant travel experience for passengers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Transit drivers help reduce traffic congestion</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Finally, transit drivers play an important role in reducing traffic congestion. When more people take public transit instead of their own vehicles, it helps keep roads less crowded and reduces emissions from cars. This is another example of how transit drivers help make our cities cleaner and greener!</p></div></div>
Transit Driver Appreciation Day is celebrated on March 18 every year. In 2024, the holiday will take place on a Monday.
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