Haile Fitwi - April 2025 Operator of the Month

April 2025: Haile Fitwe

April’s Operator of the Month is Haile Fitwi from the East Metro Division. Fitwi was chosen for his heroic efforts to provide assistance and request emergency services for a customer who was attacked by a stranger minutes before the bus arrived at the stop. Thanks to Fitwi’s actions, the customer was able to receive medical attention and begin recovery.

Q&A

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

Almost nine years and I’ve been a bus operator the whole time.

What were you in a previous life?

A taxi driver.

What do you like best about your job?

I really enjoy helping people.

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

Just keep it nice and clean.

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

I enjoy the colors of my uniform as it is!

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

Any of the regional routes.