Steve Krat - November 2026 Operator of the Month

November’s Operator of the Month is Steve Krat from Boulder Division! Krat was selected for his contributions to improving bus rapid transit training before bus-only lane operations began along East Colfax Avenue. He was key to the development of bicycle procedures, and his experience and insight helped ensure the training's success.

Q&A with Steve

How long have you driven for RTD?

"I've been a bus driver for 19 years."

Have you always been a bus driver?

"Before I was a bus driver, I drove a cab in New York."

What were you in a previous life?

"In a past life, I was a Top Gun fighter pilot."

What do you like best about your job?

"The best part of my job is being a part of the unspoken understanding that we all share; 'We're all in this together, let's help each other out.'"

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

"My favorite kind of music is celebratory rock."

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

"If I could deck the bus out anyway, I wanted, I would have giant bouncy monster truck tires installed and a convertible roof put in."

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

"I don't have a strong opinion on the uniforms. I think they're just fine."

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

"If I were given the chance, I would create a new service for RTD that would be a potluck lunch/employee shuttle bus."