Amos Ealey One of Jacksonvilles Original 8 Black bus drivers dies

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — One of Jacksonville’s “Original 8” Black bus drivers has died, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority announced Thursday. Amos Ealey was one of eight bus drivers who integrated the Jacksonville Coach Company, JTA’s predecessor, in October 1960. In 2022, JTA spoke to Ealey about his experiences over his more…Read More