AC Transit Honors Workers Keeping East Bay Moving

AC Transit honors 10 bus operators, mechanics, and staff across five divisions in April

AC Transit Names April Employee Honorees

AC Transit has announced its April 2026 Employees of the Month, recognizing 10 bus operators, mechanics, and support staff across its divisions for outstanding service. The monthly recognition program honors workers who keep the East Bay transit system's buses running smoothly and on schedule. Recipients from the Central Maintenance Facility and four bus divisions receive gift certificates to local restaurants in appreciation of their dedication.

Recognition Program Honors Frontline Workers

The Employee of the Month program operates across AC Transit's Supervision, Maintenance, and Transportation divisions. Supervisors at the Central Maintenance Facility and four bus divisions nominate candidates based on their performance and dedication. Superintendents then review the nominations and select one transportation employee and one maintenance employee from each division. The program aims to recognize the essential work that keeps the transit system's fleet operational and ensures reliable service for East Bay riders.

April Honorees Span Multiple Divisions

The Central Maintenance Facility recognized Jennifer, a Transportation Supervisor, and Ernesto, a Journey Level Mechanic. Emeryville Division honored Delondo, a Bus Operator with nearly 20 years of service, and Ricardo, a Journey Level Mechanic. Richmond Division selected Sashay, a Bus Operator, and Alejandro, a Journey Level Mechanic. East Oakland Division chose Charles, a Bus Operator, and Naomi, a Janitor, for their exceptional dedication. Officials didn't provide specific details about what distinguished each honoree's performance during April.

Monthly Recognition Continues Year-Round

AC Transit conducts the Employee of the Month selection process each month throughout the year. The April 2026 announcement follows the agency's established timeline for recognizing outstanding workers. Officials said the program will continue recognizing employees in coming months, though specific details about future honorees won't be available until superintendents complete their reviews.

Program Highlights Essential Transit Workers

The recognition program underscores the importance of frontline workers in maintaining daily transit operations across AC Transit's service area. Bus operators, mechanics, and support staff play essential roles in keeping the system running for thousands of daily riders. Riders can track AC Transit routes and schedules in real time through Moovit, which provides updates and trip planning for the East Bay transit system.