OC Bus has played a vital role in my life growing up in LA and OC, which led me to establish roots as a lifelong transit rider. I'm also glad to have been part of the OCTA family from 2010 to 2012 as a public communications intern, launching a career in transportation that later landed me up north at SamTrans / Caltrain, where I work in customer experience and continue the mission of ensuring transit access to all. Happy 50th anniversary to my former home transit agency and employer, OCTA.
Simon O.
OC Bus rider since the 1990
I remember when I first rode the bus. I was in high school in the City of Fullerton. It was better than walking to school, and at the time, it was only 25 cents to ride both ways. I still ride the bus today.
Matilda P.
OC Bus rider since she was 15
When bus services first began, we were so excited. We walked one mile to catch the bus here in Costa Mesa to go to UCI!!
Julia H.
OC Bus rider since 1972
I grew up riding the bus with my dad. I loved riding it whenever he and I would go out for fun or to run errands. As a student, I am still a frequent rider of OCTA, and I always enjoy it.
Stephan M.
OC Bus rider since 2010
In the 70s, I rode Bus 57 from Brea to Newport Beach Pier every summer when I was in High School. I loved the smell of the ocean air when the 57 OCTA went down the hill towards the beach. It was magic and part of my childhood. #LOVE
Dennis B.
OC Bus rider since 1970
I depend on the bus to get me to work and for recreational use all the time. I appreciate all the hard working OCTA drivers and employees behind the scenes! Thank you.
Jesselin A.
OC Bus rider since 2012
I recall riding the bus since I was five years old. Everyone in my family owns a car now, but sometimes we still use the bus as we miss riding it. Every bus driver we've had is always nice and welcoming! Thank you to all the bus drivers, retired, and future.
Maria I.
OC Bus rider since 1997
My mom has depended on the OC bus to travel to work since I was born. It became part of my mom's ability to be a hard working single mother. Thank you!
Liliana T.
OC Bus rider for 25+ years
I am a job coach and have four (developmentally disabled) clients that ride the bus all the time. My coach operator is just wonderful with them. She goes out of her way to make them feel like she is their friend. She talks to them and remembers personal things about each of them and that make them feel special. When they a have a problem, she helps calm them down. She is always smiling and has a good attitude. She deserves recognition.
Ed Fodor
OC Bus rider since 1994
For the past 10 years I have used bus Route 757 to travel to work. I am grateful for OCTA's service and reliability. This was one of the best things that happened to me. I can sit back and relax on my ride to work rather than worrying about traffic.
Lydia Champion
OC Bus rider since 2006
During my seven and a half minutes riding Route 53, I experienced not one but several examples of fantastic customer service by my driver Cornell. He went way past friendly and crossed over into ebullient. He helped the handicapped passenger off with a smile and a joke, helped another passenger with directions, and when I asked for his name and badge, he gave me another albeit silly joke. He is the epitome of an exemplary employee, doing a difficult job with not only a smile but jokes!! I think he deserves recognition. Thank you.
My driver is the best. He watches out for me on the way home. He knows my regular exit. If I am reading or try to exit at a different stop, he makes sure that is where I want to be. He is respectful to all the riders and always has a smile for everyone. I got on a different bus yesterday because I was running late. Although the driver was nice it just wasn't the same. I want him to know he is very appreciated!!
I would like to let OCTA know that two of your drivers have made the transition from being a car owner to riding the bus everyday a great experience! I'm not good with names and I forgot theirs. They always have a smile in the morning and again at the end of their shifts! You NEED more people like those two driving for your company! They deserve to be recognized as the faces of OCTA in my opinion!