I am so exhausted

[dougthebusdriver]

My state has bumped transit workers off the essential workers list for Covid Vaccine. I am so exhausted.... for the last year I have worked day in day out in a job I love as Paratransit bus driver. I wear mask over mask. I wear a face shield when in close contact. I do it in rain, snow, blistering summer heat, sub zero temps. I bathe in hand sanitizer. I have been exposed multiple times. I've been tested 6 times - all negative. Time permitting I re-sanitize my seats, seatbelts, hand rails and wheel chair lift. Every time we make progress our governor try's to undermine it. Thankfully TSA and the CDC pushed regulation with a Federal mask mandate for public transportation It's only been policy since August but now it's law. Lately the public has grown to accept mask as normal but now I fear public backlash against masks again...

[Hb2003]

Firstly i want to thank you for everything that you do I commend you on speaking up on how bus drivers have been using precautionary measures i am rooting for you I understand its tough and exhausting wearing a mask and a face shield for a long time . Much peace and kindness to you 😄

[Gentlespirit]

I'm so sorry that your in this situation. Do you have any vulnerable individuals at your home? Because you don't want to contract the virus and bring it home so that should supersede whether your an essential worker or not. Maybe call or email or go online . I'm not sure what other advice to give you. Call 311 and ask??