Bus driver celebrates 50 years at Metro

ST. LOUIS – It’s not every day someone celebrates 50 years of working one job, but its happening Tuesday for a Metrobus operator.

Bruce Williams began his career as a metrobus driver back in 1974. He was just 23 years old. He is celebrating 50 years in the workforce on Tuesday, and when he arrived at the North County Transit Center, his coworkers, including his wife and executives, welcomed him and cheered him on from Metro Transit.

He lives by the mantra, “It’s not a job if you enjoy what you’re doing.”

His colleagues, family, friends, and loyal riders are all celebrating his 50-year anniversary. He currently drives the number 78 Bellefontaine metrobus route daily. It goes between the North County Transit Center and the Riverview Center five times.

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The first surprise happened after picking up his bus from the DeBalieviere station around 4:00 a.m. His bus was wrapped with a message congratulating him on his 50 years with Metro Transit. However, Bruce’s legacy is not limited to his career. We also have a love story for you this Tuesday morning. Bruce met his wife, Felicia, at work. She’s also a Metro bus operator.

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