Washington bus driver Kevin parks his bus for final time after three decades of service
Kevin Moses, 66, started out as a bus driver in 1996
A Washington bus driver is hanging up his ignition keys and retiring after 30 years of transporting the city’s residents.
Stagecoach driver Kevin Moses, 66, joined the company in 1996, starting out as a bus driver before becoming an inspector. For the last six years of his career, Kevin returned to his roots, getting back behind the wheel as a driver.
Throughout his career, Kevin has been a familiar and trusted face for customers across the Sunderland network, but this week he parked his bus at the city’s North Bridge Street depot for the final time.
Kevin is also well known among colleagues for his sense of humour, including the memorable occasion he wore a Darth Vader helmet, received as a Christmas gift, while booking drivers on for duty during his time as an Inspector.
Known for his “reliability, warmth and good humour”, Kevin built a reputation as a valued colleague and a steady presence on the roads of the city. His long career also included time spent covering wider operational areas in his Inspector role, while “always remaining rooted in his home depot”.
Paying tribute to Kevin’s retirement, Operations Manager David Wakefield said: “I recruited Kevin when he first started and I recall his interview. He had a few different jobs before he commenced with Stagecoach. He is such a likeable character and gets on well with everyone.
“Kevin is a very dependable and loyal employee who always has a smile whilst at work.”
Outside of work, Kevin enjoys travelling and going on cruises, and he hopes to make the most of increased opportunities and time to pursue these activities in his retirement.
After three decades of dedicated service, chiefs at Stagecoach Sunderland thanked Kevin for his “exceptional contribution” and extended their best wishes for a long and happy retirement.
Colleagues described Kevin’s service as “outstanding”.
Alongside his work in public transport, Kevin previously served as a Special Constable, “reflecting his wider commitment to supporting the local community”.