diff --git a/fuse_models/src/unicycle_2d_ignition.cpp b/fuse_models/src/unicycle_2d_ignition.cpp
index 736a4bba..723e6d8a 100644
--- a/fuse_models/src/unicycle_2d_ignition.cpp
+++ b/fuse_models/src/unicycle_2d_ignition.cpp
@@ -127,7 +127,6 @@ void Unicycle2DIgnition::start()
 
 void Unicycle2DIgnition::stop()
 {
-  initial_transaction_sent_ = false;
   set_pose_deprecated_service_.shutdown();
   set_pose_service_.shutdown();
   subscriber_.shutdown();