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Top of the Town 2023

The 5 Top CATA Bus Drivers Around Lansing

Mar 25, 2024

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In Lansing, MI, the CATA (Capital Area Transportation Authority) bus drivers play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and reliable public transportation system that serves the community. Known for their professionalism and commitment to passenger safety, CATS bus drivers are a familiar and friendly presence on the city's streets. These skilled professionals navigate through diverse routes, providing residents with a dependable means of transportation.

1 Ron DeLeon

2023 Winner
- 2023 Winner Best CATA Bus Driver

What Voters Say: He’s the best! Always waits for me and asks how my day went.

"He’s the best! Always waits for me and asks how my day went."

"Ron is the nicest person in the world. He makes East Lansing feel like home for all his MSU students."

"He is the best Cata driver I have ever met. He actually made me look forward to taking the bus."

"Always had the best stories and energy. I looked forward to seeing him everyday, kept the long bus rides entertaining☺️"

"Ron is the most personable, funny, and grateful person! His love for life, family, and friends is infectious and he is always more than willing to give you hand, a hug, or an ear. Love love love Ron!"

— Why Locals Say Ron DeLeon is a 2023 Best CATA Bus Driver winner!

2 Markethia Smith

2023 Second Place
- 2023 Second Place Best CATA Bus Driver

What Voters Say: She always has a smile on her face and goes above and beyond for her passengers.

"Good ride"

"The best so nice"

"Friendly, and safe"

"She is an amazing driver sweet curtious just a pleasure"

"She always has a smile on her face and goes above and beyond for her passengers"

— Why Locals Say Markethia Smith is a 2023 Best CATA Bus Driver winner!

3 Aaron Aikman

2023 Runner Up
- 2023 Runner Up Best CATA Bus Driver

What Voters Say: Nice to my daughter.

"Good guy."

"Nice to my daughter."

"So kind."

— Why Locals Say Aaron Aikman is a 2023 Best CATA Bus Driver winner!

4 Brian Lownsbery

2023 Top 5
- 2023 Top 5 Best CATA Bus Driver

What Voters Say: Super kind.

"Super kind."

"He’s the best."

— Why Locals Say Brian Lownsbery is a 2023 Best CATA Bus Driver winner!

5 Henry Bennett

2023 Top 5
- 2023 Top 5 Best CATA Bus Driver

What Voters Say: He was the best bus driver I have ever had.

"He’s kind"

"He was the best bus driver I have ever had."

"He is always kind"

"Very personable. Always a friendly greeting!"

— Why Locals Say Henry Bennett is a 2023 Best CATA Bus Driver winner!

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