Lionel Randolph is president of ATU-Local 1436, Harrisburg, and a transit operator. (Courtesy of Lionel Randolph)
I’ve been a bus driver for 21 years, and a public transit rider my whole life. For me and my fellow union members, public transit isn’t optional. It’s how we get to work, pick up groceries, and visit our loved ones.
It’s there on ordinary days and on some of the best ones, too — like next year, when Pennsylvanians will head to Pittsburgh for the NFL draft and to Philly for the World Cup. Personally, I don’t like driving in big cities. Transit is the reliable, affordable alternative that keeps traffic down and connects us all…