On Thursday, August 14, 2025, newly-confirmed Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Administrator Marcus J. Molinaro will visit Metro Bus during his visit to St. Cloud to address the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) SUN Conference. “We are honored and excited to be hosting Administrator Molinaro at
In 2009, Metro Bus was awarded the operating contract for Northstar Link Commuter Bus following a competitive bidding process. Northstar Link service operates in conjunction with Northstar Commuter Rail connecting St. Cloud and Becker to Big Lake where it meets Northstar Rail. Effective January 5, Northstar
Metro Bus Operators (from left) David Peacock, Keith Drake, Wayne Prescott, Jason Hiivala, Mike Stommes and Carl Hallberg. On Saturday, July 19, 2025 the Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA) held the 38th Annual Statewide Bus Roadeo at Minnesota North College – Mesabi Range Campus in Virginia,
To better serve the growing communities in the western part of the service area, Metro Bus is building a second transit center in Waite Park at the corner of 2nd Ave. S. and Sundial Dr.Following an extensive Request For Proposal and vetting process, Metro Bus
Photos by Rich Thul On June 6 Metro Bus held its 36th Annual Local Bus Roadeo at the St. Cloud State University (SCSU) K-Lot. The Bus Roadeo tested Bus Operators on their ability to navigate various real-life driving scenarios in a friendly competition. Metro Bus has
By Lisa Sabyan North Central Bus delivering a donation to Metro Bus for the 2024 Jolly Trolley Food Drive, Monday, December 9. Brr! Cold temperatures couldn't stop Metro Bus and our partners from fulfilling our commitment to help stop food insecurity with a successful Jolly Trolley Food
Metro Bus volunteers at Coborn’s in Sauk Rapids. Left to right: COO Dave Green, CAO Sunny Hesse, Rider Advisory Committee member Jenny Svihel, Safety & Training Manager Scott Stark and Bus Operator Pete Mugg. The Jolly Trolley battled tough weather conditions but drove to another tremendously
Metro Bus participants and staff at the 2024 MPTA State Bus Roadeo. From left to right: Operations Manager Mike Keller, Fixed Route Operators Jason Hiivala, Clint Benner and Joel Lafrentz, CEO Ryan I. Daniel, Dial-a-Ride Operators David Peacock, Chris Osmek and Keith Drake, and COO
Two Metro Bus Dial-a-Ride Operators move through the course at the 2024 Local Bus Roadeo while judges observe. On May 16 Metro Bus held its annual Local Bus Roadeo at the St. Cloud State University (SCSU) K-Lot. The Bus Roadeo tested Bus Operators on their ability
Metro Bus staff present the award to the Board of Commissioners at the March 19 meeting. From left to right: Waite Park Mayor Rick Miller, Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum, Metro Bus Director of Finance Paula Mastey, Metro Bus COO Dave Green, Metro Bus CEO Ryan
