38th annual Minnesota Statewide Bus Roadeo a success

38th annual Minnesota Statewide Bus Roadeo a success

For the first time in its history, the Minnesota Statewide Bus Roadeo was held on the Iron Range. Hosted by Arrowhead Transit and the Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA), the 38th annual event took place over the weekend at Minnesota…

Metro Bus operator wins at state Roadeo competition

ST. CLOUD — David Peacock, a Metro Bus Dial-a-Ride operator, took home first place at the statewide bus Roadeo competition for the third consecutive year, according to a release from the organization. Peacock was one of six Metro Bus drivers to take part in the competition. Here's how the other drivers fared: Keith Drake, second in the small bus division Jason Hiivala, second in the large bus division Carl Hallberg, third in the large bus divisi…