William Reiss - August 2025 Operator of the Month

August 2025: William Reiss

August's Operator of the Month is Boulder Division's William Reiss. Reiss was selected for his courtesy, professionalism and punctuality. As an operator for the Route AB2, he is responsible for getting his customers to-and-from the airport on time, something he does very well. His customers commend him for his willingness to listen to their questions and concerns and provide helpful solutions to make sure their needs are met.

Q&A

How long have you driven for RTD? Have you always been a bus driver?

I've been a bus driver for almost two and a half years.

What were you in a previous life?

I was a mortgage broker, musician, and cyclist.

What do you like best about your job?

I like chatting with regular customers.

If you could listen to music while working, what type would you choose?

I would pick classic hard rock.

If you could deck out your bus, what style would it be?

I would keep the bus the same, but change the driver seat to adjust side to side, not just back and forth, and increase the size of the front windshield for better visibility.

If you could change your uniform color, what color would you prefer?

Dark Green.

What type of service would you drive if given the choice?

All routes are good, but I like the Airport runs the most.