Metro Bus Drivers Tackle Challenges At The Bus Roadeo

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- It's time once again for Metro Bus drivers to show off their driving skills in the "Local Bus Roadeo".

Metro Bus has been holding the competition for 40 years to test their skills and vie for a chance to compete in the Minnesota Statewide Bus Roadeo.

Drivers from the Fixed Route, or large bus category, and drivers from the Dial-A-Ride, or small bus category, navigate a timed obstacle course.

In addition to the orange road cone obstacle course, there is an acceleration requirement and other tests mimicking real-life driving scenarios.

The "Roadeo" will be at the St. Cloud State University K-Lot near the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center.

The event starts at 11:00 a.m. Thursday is free to attend and open to the public.