JOIN ME ON A JOURNEY TO
Impactful
Change!
Who is Tommy Transit?
Tom is on a mission to make a difference in the world by how we do our daily jobs.
As a bus driver in the major metropolitan city of Vancouver, Tom noticed how disconnected and isolated people seemed to be, and he wondered if there might be something he could do.
That’s when Tom remembered one of his mentors saying, “All anyone wants is to be acknowledged for who they are and the contribution they make”.
A light bulb went off and Tom realized that as a driver he was in a unique position to affect the more than 150,000 people he was picking up on his busy bus route every year.
That’s a whole lot of people! And a HUGE opportunity!
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And that's why Tommy spends his time since retiring inspiring positive change in drivers and others who work with the public.
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Be Inspired
When your workers have a higher purpose, you have an inspired work force. But how do you do that?
Tommy Transit has been inspiring other operators because he's been there - literally where the rubber meets the road. He knows the challenges like no trainer or supervisor truly can.
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Inspire your drivers with our Bus Drivers on a Missions Special.
A few recent talks:
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Central Fraser Valley Transit System, Abbotsford & Chilliwack, BC
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Southern California Transit, CA
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Seattle Yacht Club, Seattle, WA
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HOA Community Solutions, Gig Harbor, WA
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Lane Fire Authority, Veneta, OR
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Victoria Golf Association, Victoria, BC
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Mayfair Optical Annual Meeting, Victoria, BC
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​University of Hawaii, Hilo, HI
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Swasthya Retirement Home, Pollachi, India
"If it were up to me, I’d recommend a copy of this book be given to each new bus driver as they go through their training course here in King County, Washington."
Don Foisy, Retired bus driver,
King County, Seattle METRO
"Thanks again for the ride Tommy. I’ve put to use your philosophy at work as an airline pilot and seen its effect. It’s amazing to see people smile all the time when you acknowledge them.?
Kent, West Jet Pilot
"I’ve known you for years and you have always been an ambassador when it comes to customer service."
Terry Robins,
Operations Supervisor,
Port Coquitlam Transit Centre
"Just received the nicest help from the (second most) charming bus driver around, on the 72 bus heading into Victoria. He made my morning, and made me think of you, and the lovely message of your book."​
Dr. Stephanie Von Dhen
"I was just reading some of your Bus Tales the other night before I went to sleep. I love the intelligence and science behind your goodness and kindness."
Anna Miller
"I really like the idea behind what you're doing, of recognizing people for all the small contributions everyone makes everyday. Well done you for taking the initiative to do something; you certainly made an impression when we met!"
Kathleen Love
"I want you to know that my favorite moment was stepping onto the bus, and seeing the astonishingly happy faces of all of those delighted passengers."
Bill Youngs​
Professor of History
Eastern Washington University
"I’m 12 years old and your school bus is the best bus I’ve been on ever."
Sophia, Victoria, BC
"An incredible bus trip. I’m a teacher and usually cringe around bus trips. This has been the best one ever. Thanks. You are a true gem, Tommy. What beautiful work you are doing in this world."
Sherry-Lynne, Wandsville, ON
Tom makes an impact wherever he goes, and nothing shows that better than these two News Items - one by CTV News while he was still driving a big city bus in Vancouver, the other by Global TV when he drove a small bus every summer on a Gulf Island.
2024 - Tom's retirement from Galiano made an impact on visitors everywhere. Read more in this delightful blog.
(click image to listen
full radio interview)
CBC Radio One
All Points West
Jo-Ann Roberts interviews Tom
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full magazine article)
Even Covid didn’t stop Tom from getting in the media. This time he was front cover of Inspired Magazine.
Year after year, Tom's fun bus ride was featured as a destination for boaters in the Pacific North-west.
Global TV news featured Tommy in his summer gig as the playful bus driver of Galiano Island, British Columbia.
2017 - Another fun summer garnered media attention from the Seattle Times
Tom interviewed on the Via Mia Show
Shaw TV, Vancouver, BC
In August 2016, Tommy made international news when he was featured in a travel article in the London Guardian.
Get in Touch
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