2022 Roadeo returns as a public event

You can attend the finals of the 2022 Roadeo for free food, family fun, friendly competition, and opportunities to apply as a bus driver AND get an on-the-spot interview.
Drivers get paid training, a hiring bonus, outstanding benefits, and career advancement. Join us!
Saturday, June 25, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
At the parking lot across 24th Ave. from Mall of America’s East lot
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9:30 – 12:30 Driver Finalist Competition
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9:30 – 2:30 Entertainment throughout the day
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Juice G – Rap performance by a Metro Transit driver
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DJ Iceman
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Ladies of Command Steppers
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Heart of the Dance – Kids couples dance performance
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We Are Family & Harris Parks line dance performance
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Johnnie Reese – Pros of the Rope jump rope / Double Dutch performance
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Reggie Perkins Hi-Five Sports Zone – Kids sports training activities
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Marimba Mexico
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Vaccine Bus – get a shot or your booster!
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12:30 Celebrity Competition
with vocalist Ray Covington and State Senator Bobby Jo Champion
and more celebrities to be announced!
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2 – 2:30 p.m. Awards ceremony
Can’t make the event?
Visit metrotransit.org/drive to learn more about career opportunities at Metro Transit and apply today!
Watch the 2022 winners receive their awards
Professionalism at its finest
The Metro Transit Bus Roadeo is an annual safety and skills competition for bus operators who volunteer to participate. It involves a written and behind-the-wheel test in which drivers navigate an obstacle course and execute maneuvers such as the “Serpentine,” “Offset Street” and “Rear Dual Clearance.” Champions can advance to state, regional or even international contests.
Metro Transit (then “MTC”) held the first bus Roadeo in the U.S. in 1975. The next year, it was adapted by the American Public Transit Association and developed into an international competition.
Winners
Year |
Champion |
Second Place |
Third Place |
Rookie of the Year |
2019 |
David Palm |
Jack Berner |
David Nelson |
Javier Tapia |
2018 |
Jack Berner |
Kenneth Schmoll |
David Palm |
Bradley Schnieder |
2017 |
Jack Berner |
David Palm |
Douglas John |
Todd Pfeilsticker |
2016 |
David Nelson |
Jack Berner |
Michael Stenberg |
Ger Yang |
2015 |
Jack Berner |
Paul Hollen |
Michael Stenberg |
Ronald Kompelien |
2014 |
Jack Berner |
Jason Berner |
Douglas John |
Douglas John |
2013 |
Michael Stenberg |
Jack Berner |
Jean O'Neill |
David Wagner |
2012 |
Duane Lundgren |
Jack Berner |
Chris Jubera |
Angela Stevens |
2011 |
Jack Berner |
Randy Finch |
Idar Bilij |
David Decarlo |
2010 |
Randy Finch |
David Palm |
Marshall Freeman |
Eduardo Espinoza |
2009 |
Jack Berner |
Darrell Hanson |
Marshall Freeman |
Garry Fleck |
2008 |
Duane Lundgren |
Idar Bilij |
Jack Berner |
Moussa Bejjani |
2007 |
Jack Berner |
Duane Lundgren |
Darrell Hanson |
Jim Warner |
Garage Champions
Year |
East Metro Garage |
Heywood Garage |
Nicollet Garage |
Ruter Garage |
South Garage |
2019 |
David Palm |
Jack Berner |
Jean O'Neill |
Randy Webb |
David Nelson |
2018 |
David Palm |
Kenneth Schmoll |
Mark Ogburn |
Timothy Hnida |
Douglas John |
2017 |
David Palm |
Jack Berner |
Jean O'Neill |
Randy Webb |
Douglas John |
2016 |
David Palm |
Jack Berner |
Douglas John |
Randy Webb |
David Nelson |
2015 |
David Palm |
Jack Berner |
Paul Hollen |
Bonnie Ripple |
Dale Patrin |
2014 |
David Palm |
Jack Berner |
Douglas John |
Denny Bell |
David DeCarlo |
2013 |
Mark Probasco |
Michael Stenberg |
Jean O'Neill |
Annette Deschenes |
Randy Finch |
2012 |
David Palm |
Duane Lundgren |
Ryan Pitman |
Annette Deschenes |
Chris Jubera |
2011 |
David Palm |
Jack Berner |
Darrell Hanson |
Lance Wallace |
Randy Finch |
2010 |
David Palm |
Jack Berner |
Darrell Hanson |
William Morris |
Randy Finch |
2009 |
Marshall Freeman |
Jack Berner |
Darrell Hanson |
Wayne Riddle |
Toby Schivley |
2008 |
Michael Terry |
Duane Lundgren |
Deborah Sievers |
Wayne Riddle |
Randy Finch |
2007 |
Marshall Freeman |
Jack Berner |
Darrell Hanson |
Harold Riddle |
Randy Finch |
Each year, one bus operator from each of Metro Transit's five bus garages with the best Roadeo performance is named Garage Champion.