Working in Transit

Interested in learning more about why people choose to pursue careers in transit? Use this section to get a brief overview of some factors that have motivated people across the country to make that choice. Hear directly from the workers on transit’s frontlines as they share their experiences and perspectives. 

Advantages of a Career in the Transit Industry

Commonly Provided Workplace Benefits

Transit Connects Your Community to

Frontline Transit Workers Talk About Their Work

Current and Former Operators/Drivers

San Antonio, TX 

Portland, OR 

Statewide, MO 

New York City, NY 

Newark, NJ 

Blaine County, ID 

Newark, NJ 

Blaine County, ID 

Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area, MD 

Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area, MD 

Blaine County, ID

Current and Former Technicians/Mechanics

Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area, MD 

Philadelphia, PA 

New York Metropolitan Area, NY 

Washington Metropolitan Area, D.C. 

Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area, MD 

Snohomish County, WA

Washington Metropolitan Area, D.C.

Santa Clara County, CA

Veterans

Lane County, OR

Austin, TX

Houston, TX