Cincinnati Metro
Cincinnati Metro Bus Operator Honored For Good Deed
Here is to good people doing good things!
Photo, from left: ATU Local 627 President Troy Miller, SORTA Board Vice Chair Ken Reed, SORTA Board Chair Jason Dunn, Metro Operator Jontay Love and Metro Interim CEO Darryl Haley.
When Cincinnati Metro bus operator Jontay Love got in his vehicle the day of October 13, it was to be a day like many others. However things took an unexpected turn.
He was driving Metro’s Rt 43 through Avondale around 10:15 pm when he heard gunshots. Jontay stopped his bus and saw an injured person lying on the ground calling for help. He followed Metro protocol to alert the authorities, and he got off the bus to assist the victim. Jontay stayed with the individual and talked to him until authorities arrived…and then finished his route as usual.
“I wanted to help keep him calm. I didn’t want him to panic or go into shock,” Jontay said.
A Metro operator for the last 10 years, he has had several commendations for his service during his tenure. SORTA presented him with Metro’s STAR Award, which stands for “Service That Attracts Recognition,” on Oct. 21. This award acknowledges and rewards employees who demonstrate exemplary service to Metro and the community.
Here is to random acts of kindness!
Cincinnati Metro Celebrates 100th Birthday Of Patron With Free Rides
Meet Anna Tolliver. Just turning 100 years old, she still rides the Cincinnati Metro about three times a week for shopping and doctor’s appointments. She commuted downtown on Metro daily for 35 years before retiring from her job at the Town Club of Cincinnati.
Anna participates in Metro’s Fare Deal program which offers reduced fare for qualified older adults and people with disabilities are certified for the program, has about 8,700 registered customers.
Now the nonprofit transportation system is paying it forward. To celebrate her special day , the wonderful folks at Cincinnati Metro have given Anna an entire year of free bus rides to help her maintain her independence…which would mean until her 101st birthday.
Now that’s a reason to smile!
