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Bus Roadeo


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. 


Watch the 2022 winners receive their awards


Past winners

Year Champion Second Place Third Place Rookie of The Year
2025 Bradley Schneider Anton Pierson Kenneth Schmoll Chris Feld
2024 Kenneth Schmoll  Jonathon Dumenya Changeu Khang Tyler Jahr
2023 Jean O.  Kenneth Schmoll  Jonathon Dumenya  Samson Desu
2022 Kenneth Schmoll  Anton Pierson Michael Goin Jesus Llamas

Garage Champions

Year  East Metro Garage Heywood Garage Nicollet Garage North Loop Garage  South Garage
2025 Anton Pierson Jeanie O.  Patrick Shulte Bradley Schneider Eduardo Espinoza
2024 Kenneth Schmoll  Jeanie O. Patrick Shulte Bradley Schneider Hector Espinoza
2023 Kenneth Schmoll Jean O. Patrick Shulte Floyd Seres Bradley Schneider
2022 Kenneth Schmoll David Palm Jesus Llamas Jack Berner Michael Goin