Transit Driver Appreciation Day 2024 Contest Winners
We asked On the Move readers to share how they planned to honor their drivers on Transit Driver Appreciation Day, March 18. Congratulations to winners Berna Gallardo, Kasey Rhee, Tuya Yokoyama, and Anusha Dwarkanath.
Berna Gallardo
Lab Services Manager
Rides DB Express, Line U
If you were to nominate your transit driver for an award, what would it be?
“Most Courteous Driver Award”
How will you honor your favorite driver?
“I’ll bring them coffee and a pastry with a friendly note.”
Tuya Yokoyama
Lab Manager, Department of Medicine
Rides Caltrain
If you were to nominate your transit driver for an award, what would it be?
“Most Patience & Compassion Award”
How will you honor your favorite driver?
“Ask them how they are doing and really pay attention to what they say, rather than a customary greeting.”
Thanks to Tuya for sending in a selfie with her “lovely Caltrain conductors, Eric (middle) and Ray (right)."
Kasey Rhee
‘21 MA Political Science
Rides Caltrain
If you were to nominate your transit driver for an award, what would it be?
“Most Enthusiastic Niners Award”
How will you honor your favorite driver?
“I bought some chocolates for Valentine's Day and have been carrying them in my backpack. Inspired by this contest, I’ll make sure to hand some chocolates to the Caltrain conductor!”
Anusha Dwarkanath
‘26 Economics
Rides Marguerite Shuttle
If you were to nominate your transit driver for an award, what would it be?
“Most Welcoming Award. A happy nod and sense of welcome as I board makes this international student feel at home.”
How will you honor your favorite driver?
“Handwritten notes of appreciation for our Marguerite heroes.”
