We are honored to recognize the outstanding career of Ed Sinclair who retired from SEPTA on October 31, 2025 after 54 years of service! Fun fact. Ed was our longest-tenured employee since our founding in 1964!
Ed joined SEPTA right out of high school as a cleaner in 1971. After a year he was called to serve his country and was drafted into the U.S. Army but he knew SEPTA would be waiting for him when he returned from duty.
He came back to SEPTA as a mechanic and has been here ever since.
Ed honed his skills over the decades that followed later becoming an HVAC Specialist at Southern District where he played a critical role in ensuring that our bus fleets remain reliable, safe, and ready to serve the people of Philadelphia and beyond.
Ed is known for lending his expertise to others around him and “knows the shop better than anyone.” He is also a “a man of order” always keeping his work area neat and tools organized. His longevity is attributed to his head-down, get-to-work approach that left a lasting impression on his colleagues.
What’s next? Ed plans to spend much of his newfound free time enjoying life and his family and “making a lot more events.”
Watch the video to learn more about Ed!
From Ed: Come in and do your job the best you can.
To Ed: Thank you for your contributions and your legacy. We wish you well in the next chapter and celebrate everything you’ve achieved. Cheers! 🥂
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