Metro Bus Operator wins State Bus Roadeo, others finish well
Roadeo course on his way to qualifying for the State Roadeo.
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA) held the 39th Annual Statewide Bus Roadeo at the Southwest Transit Park and Ride in Carver, MN. The collegial event brought Bus Operators from across Minnesota together to match safety and service skills.
Metro Bus sent three Dial-a-Ride (small bus) Operators and three Fixed Route (large bus) Operators to the State Roadeo. For the fourth year in a row, Metro Bus Dial-a-Ride Operator David Peacock took first place in the Small Bus Division. Dial-a-Ride Operators Wayne Prescott and Keith Drake as well as Fixed Route Operators Bob Braegelmann, Jason Hiivala and Carl Hallberg all placed in the top 11 in their respective divisions.
