Transit Driver Appreciation Day, celebrated every March 18, is the time of year when you can thank and appreciate your transit driver for doing their job well.
You may not realize it, but transit drivers make a great contribution to the community. They ensure the safety of transit travelers, keep track of the stops, and bear the responsibility of dropping passengers off at the right location. Moreover, transit drivers put aside their comfort to make sure the passengers reach their destination on time. Can you imagine a world without them? Without transit drivers, we would never be able to reach the correct destination on time.
Take this opportunity to show them just how grateful you are.
Local Events for Kansas Transit Driver Appreciation
Check out these local events happening across the state. Email us at info@ksrides.org if you hear of more to add to this list.
| Event | Description |
| Lawrence | Driver Appreciation Luncheon. Senior Resource Center and Independence, Inc. are hosting a luncheon catered by Hyvee. At the event, drivers will get to relax and share stories, meet staff from Explore Lawrence, and more. Explore Lawrence will also donate cookies and swag. |
| Lawrence | Proclamation. A Driver Appreciation proclamation will be read at the Douglas County Commission meeting on March 6, 2024. |
| Salina | Proclamation. A Driver Appreciation proclamation will be read at the Saline County Commission meeting on March 12, 2024. |
| Salina | Thank You Gifts. A small token of appreciation will be given to each OCCK Transportation driver. |
| Wilson | Thank You Notes. A thank you note will be sent to each volunteer driver for the City of Wilson. |
Are you a Kansas resident?
All residents of Kansas are encouraged to participate in the following ways:
| 1 | Thank a Driver. To celebrate the day, thank your transit driver. You can say thank you either verbally or with a card. |
| 2 | Create awareness on social media. Many people might not be aware that such a day as this even exists. So, take photos with your transit drivers and post them for the world to see. |