For the third consecutive year, Bay Transit, the public transportation division of Bay Aging, was recognized with awards from the Virginia Transit Association.

At the VTA’s 2022 Annual Conference & Bus Expo in Roanoke, Bay Transit driver Michael Shackleford and Fleet Manager David Fols received the honors. Shackleford was one of three transit employees statewide recognized for a VTA “Employee Unsung Hero Award” while Fols received the VTA’s “Exceptional Safety Award.”

“I’m so proud of our team and thrilled for Michael and David,” said Bay Transit Director Ken Pollock. “For the third year in a row, Bay Transit has earned well-deserved recognition from their peers at transit systems across Virginia. We may be one of the smaller transit systems in Virginia, but our commitment to innovation and excellence have really distinguished Bay Transit as a leader in our industry.”

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