Thanks to people who make the city moving forward every day

During the celebration, special attention was paid to the people who paid their entire careers to travel safely and comfortably. The Nomination of the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists was presented to those whose long -standing work and dedication became inspiration for colleagues, passengers and the community as a whole.

When work becomes a vocation

Kaunas Region Industrialists and Employers Association Executive director Reda Stankevičienė congratulated the team of Kauno Buses and presented prestigious awards to those who create reliable and quality public transport with their work.

« Kaunas is moving because people are moving – respect for those who support the rhythm of the city every day! » – said R. Stankevičienė. She emphasized that public transport is not just new buses or modern solutions, but first and foremost people who do their job with love and responsibility every day.

Reda Stankevičienė presented the nominations of the Knight of the Profession. Photo by Kaunas Bus Archive

“The most important link that inevitably forces the heart of Kaunas, does not allow the city to stop, are people – “Kaunas Buses” team. Each of you – whether you are a dispatcher, driver, technician, mechanic or administration manager – you do a job every day that may seem normal and unobtrusive, but it is he that supports the rhythm of the city. ”

« Knights of the Profession » – People who inspire

Saulius Alekna, the head of the Trolleybus Park, has been working for the company for a decade and has made a significant contribution to the improvement of the trolleybus contact network. Due to the modern reconstructed network, trolleybuses are moving faster at intersections in the city and do not interfere with another transport. S. Alekna constantly and actively submits proposals for the design and reconstruction of the city infrastructure.

Saulius Alekna, Knight of the Profession. Photo by Kaunas Bus Archive

« This is a very important appreciation for the efforts to make solutions to improve the infrastructure of the trolleybus contact network, » says Alekna. « My and the work of the whole team is not just about representing the company's interests – work for the whole city. »

Saul emphasizes that each project is unique, requiring non -standard thinking, and the greatest satisfaction is the end result – when traffic becomes smoother and passengers notice real changes.

Vaidas Kulpavičius, an electrical and electronics engineer in his work, is able to find the most rational solutions to remedy the most rational solutions in his work, has helped to implement complex projects in a bus repair workshop.

Vaidas Kulpavičius, Knight of the Profession. Photo by Kaunas Bus Archive

« He knows his profession very well, is an enterprise, discovers a lot of innovation, unconventional solutions and creates a great added value for the company – Remigijus Locaitis, the director of the Technical Service, has no good words to his employee. He will do it 100 percent. ”

Vida Ališiūnienė has been driving a trolley bus for 46 years. She has traveled over $ 1 million in those years. km. The woman never regretted that she chose this job and still likes it.

Vida Ališiūnienė – Nomination of the Knight of the Profession. Photo by Kaunas Bus Archive

The woman decided to drive a trolley bus in her youth when she was fascinated by one driver called a swan. « When I first saw a trolley driver who everyone called the swan, I realized – and I want it. It turned out to me that everything is so beautiful and wonderful, » Vida shared memories of starting work in the company.

During the long years of work, she had to experience a variety of situations, from fun conversations with passengers to challenges that needed a quick reaction and strong character. « Once upon a time, a group of young people got in the mountain stop and started singing fun. It was a lot of fun – such moments really lift the mood, » she said. Despite everything, she still sits at the wheel with a smile and enjoys every trip.

« Knight of the Profession » Andrew Korovin. Photo by Kaunas Bus Archive

Bus driver Andrew Korovin has been doing his job honestly for 42 years. As he started driving his first bus « Ikarus », he is already sitting at the wheel of a modern bus « Man Lion's City » today. The man asserts that the work must be done with love and honesty: « Everyone has to work honestly. If the work does not like – change, look for one that I like. I always taught my daughter and now my grandchild – any job needs to work from the heart. » Even after retirement, he still feels a strong relationship with the profession. « It's been a few days of retirement, but I still don't want to go out because I like the job, » the driver opened. « You go on different routes every day, see the city, changing people. True, the passengers seemed more sincerely – greeted, saying goodbye to getting off, and now more in a hurry.

Gintaras Radzevičius, Knight of the Profession. Photo by Kaunas Bus Archive

Bus driver Gintaras Radzevičius has been loyal to his work for three decades. « I have been working for 30 years and this is the first. I'm loyal to my work and I'm glad I got better times, » he said. Initially working as an industrial equipment repairman, he still chose the driver's way. « My path to this profession was interesting – I started as an industrial equipment repairman, but I finally chose to drive. Over three decades, there were all in difficult times and better. But I always stayed faithful to this job. »

The Nomination of the Knight of the Profession was also presented to Mindaugas Andriušaitis, a trolleybus driver, who has been driving a trolleybus for 45 years and his / her experience and knowledge with younger colleagues.

The Nomination of the Knight of the Profession is presented to Danai Radzvilavičienė. Photo by Kaunas Bus Archive

Inseparable features of Dana Radzvilavičienė, deputy chief accountant, are love for numbers, diligence and duty. Colleagues say this employee is a real example in the world. « Honesty, responsibility and desire to improve is the most important thing for an accountant. This work requires diligence and patience, because the numbers are not mistaken – only people can make mistakes – Dana shared. During her career, the accountant has seen many changes, especially in the technological field. fluency. ”

The Nomination of the Knight of the Profession is given to Jolita Tarminė. Photo by Kaunas Bus Archive

Senior manager of passenger control, Jolita Taraviene, has contributed significantly to the development, implementation and improvement of passenger control in public transport.

« This nomination for me is serious recognition and appreciation, » she said. « In my work, the most important thing is to have patience, to be able to listen, to be able to convince, and the most satisfaction is the real impact on passenger experience. It is gratifying when it can help a person and solve problems. According to Jolita, the most common problems are solved by continuous contact with employees – their work involves the entire city and district of Kaunas, so constant coordination is needed.

For the first time, the company's CEO was dedicated to the company's ambassador to the company, Julia Rykovskai, a bus driving a bus, for the dissemination of positive and inspiring messages about the bus driver's daily work in the social space and loyalty to the company.

Ukrainian Julia Rykovskai thanked for positive dissemination on social networks. Photo by Kaunas Bus Archive

91 years on the road – with respect and thanksgiving

While public transport is changing, technology is improving, one thing remains unchanged – people who have given decades of their lives for this job and have been buses and trolleybuses in the city.

The employees were greeted by the general diteor General Mindaugas Grigelis. Photo by Kaunas Bus Archive

Thank you for being the people who make our days better and sincerely make the better, traveling safer and the city more lively and cozier. Thanks to you every day in Kaunas begins and ends with good emotions. We wish your dedication and love for work to continue to inspire everyone around you.

Moments of the celebration. Photo by Kaunas Bus Archive

Thank you sincerely for your communion, dedication and every day spent together on the road!