A 26-year Cincinnati Metro operator, Orlando King, was recognized at the Ohio Public Transit Association’s 2018 Conference for his role in coming to the aid of a child in need earlier this year.
King spotted a young child walking along a busy road alone shortly before noon on Nov. 2 near the intersection of Queen City Avenue and Quebec Road, in Cincinnati. King stopped his bus, brought the child on board and called for assistance.
OPTA awarded King the association’s Community Impact Award, given in recognition of a transit employee who has had a significant impact in their community. He was also recognized by Cincinnati Metro with the CEO S.T.A.R. Award in November.
“It means a lot to me to receive this recognition,” King said. “I’m grateful I was at the right place at the right time and able to help.”
“Orlando is truly deserving of this award. He is an outstanding operator, both behind the wheel and in the community, and we’re proud to have him on the Metro team,” said Dwight A. Ferrell, Cincinnati Metro CEO and general manager.
