RTA COVID-19 Update - November 27, 2020

Nov 27, 2020

CLEVELAND, OH – The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is reporting that 12 employees tested positive for COVID-19 this week.

  • From the Hayden District, two mechanics, one operator and one training instructor
  • From the Triskett District, one bus operator and one hostler
  • From the Rail District, one equipment maintainer and one facilities maintenance worker
  • From Transit Police, two officers From Paratransit, one bus operator and one dispatcher

Following our standard protocol, work areas, equipment and other areas of potential exposure were cleaned and disinfected. Additionally, other staff members who had been in contact with the employees were immediately notified.

To date, 78 RTA employees have tested positive for COVID-19, and 48 have fully recovered and have returned to work.

Media Contact:

Linda Krecic
216-390-9605 (mobile)