www.GoodMorningGwinnett.com Nearly 200 Gwinnett County Transit employees are getting bonuses as a “thank you” from county leaders for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

County commissioners unanimously approved the bonuses Tuesday, using CARES Act grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration to cover the cost. Those funds are available from the federal government to compensate transit workers whose are jobs are considered essential services and those who faced greater risk of exposure to COVID-19 in the course of their jobs.

“Transit is an essential service for many people, and the system requires drivers and other necessary workers for the system to function effectively,” Gwinnett County Department of Transportation Director Lewis Cooksey said. “This resolutions recognizes the dedication of Transdev Services staff to the citizens of Gwinnett County and to transit system customers by continuing to provide high quality, efficient and essential services during these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: www.GwinnettDailyPost.com