Edwin Thomas street co-naming draws politicians, 300 Bus Operators, and Union leadership

TWU Local 100 and the MTA turned out on a beautiful day to pay tribute to one of our own, Bus Operator Edwin Thomas, who was tragically killed by a passenger on his B46 bus seven years ago. The event marked the first official commemoration of a Bus Operator killed in the line of duty by the City Council, which voted to rename East 49th Street adjacent to the Flatbush Depot. Local 100 President John Samuelsen officiated at the event, which featured the unveiling of a plaque featuring the likeness of Brother Thomas on the side of the depot, and the uncovering of the street name. Also on hand were Thomas’s children and his mother. See our slide show featuring key moments from the event.