Ramon Gutierrez, Kingsbridge Bus Operator, Loses Battle with Virus

Kingsbridge Bus Depot members and officers are mourning the passing to the Coronavirus of beloved Bus Operator Ramon Gutierrez, 62.

Brother Gutierrez was planning on retiring next year, according to friend and Kingsbridge Chief Line Steward 1 Felix “Flex” Olivo.  “With his transit time and military time, Ramon would have been able to go out next year.  He was looking forward to it.”

“He was a happy guy, always on the move, hard working, loved to walk and jog.  Everybody liked him and got along with him,” said Olivo.

Ramon drove the BX 18 though the heart of the Bronx and was well-liked by his passengers.  “Some of the other drivers reported back that regulars were asking for Ramon, and when they were told he had passed of the virus, they started crying.  He was a very good driver, all about service,” added Olivo.  “He’s going to be deeply missed at Kingsbridge.”