
Reggie Barnes
Paratransit Driver
Safe, patient, door-to-door transport for every rider
Paratransit driver with eight years providing safe, accessible door-to-door transport for elderly and disabled riders across Chicago. Operates wheelchair-accessible vehicles, secures mobility devices to standard, and assists riders on and off with patience and care. Holds a clean commercial driving record across eight years and keeps tightly to demanding, schedule-driven routes. Trained in passenger assistance, wheelchair securement, first aid and defensive driving, and known by regular riders for a calm, friendly manner. Handles the unexpected — traffic, weather, a rider having a hard day — without losing composure or running late. Reliable and genuinely good with people who depend on the service. Looking for a paratransit or community-transport role with an operator that puts riders first.
Chicago Accessible Transit - Chicago, IL
Paratransit Driver
Operate wheelchair-accessible vehicles and secure mobility devices properly to safety standards on every trip.
Assist riders on and off the vehicle with patience and care, including those needing extra support.
Hold a clean commercial driving record across eight years of high-mileage, all-weather driving.
Keep to demanding pickup and drop-off windows while never rushing a vulnerable passenger.
Handle traffic, weather and difficult situations calmly to keep riders safe and reassured.
Midwest Community Services - Chicago, IL
Shuttle / Community Driver
Learned passenger assistance and safe accessible-vehicle operation on the job.
Built a strong safety record and rapport with regular riders.
Earned the passenger endorsement and a dedicated paratransit role.
Chicago South High School
High School Diploma - General Education
Illinois Transit Training
CDL with Passenger Endorsement & PASS Certification - Passenger Transport
- Safe Passenger Driving
- Wheelchair Securement
- Passenger Assistance
- Accessible Vehicle Operation
- Route & Schedule Management
- Defensive Driving
- First Aid Basics
- Navigation
- Rider Communication
- Composure
English (US)
Native or Bilingual ProficiencySpanish
Limited Working ProficiencyCDL (Passenger) & PASS Certification
Illinois Transit Training (May 2015 to Present)
- Patience
- Reliability
- Compassion
- Safety Focus
- Friendliness