GRTC raises hourly pay rate for drivers by 40%; North Henrico DMV officially closing April 22, ahead of move to Ashland
Henrico Newsflash – April 18, 2023
GRTC raises hourly pay rate for drivers by 40%
The board of directors of GRTC, the Richmond region’s public transit company, has approved a 40% increase in the hourly rate for bus operators, making the company one of the highest-paying agencies in the region for CDL drivers.
With the change, the new starting pay for a GRTC bus operator is $24.91, up significantly from the previous starting pay of $17.43. (By contrast, Henrico County Public Schools offers a starting hourly salary of $17.60 for bus drivers.)
North Henrico DMV officially closing April 22, ahead of move to Ashland
The Virginia DMV’s North Henrico Customer Service Center will close Saturday, April 22, ahead of its move to a new, larger office in Ashland May 1.
The Citizen first reported the pending move Jan. 18.
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Henrico News Minute – April 18, 2023
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