On May 18, CAMBUS drivers competed in a “bus roadeo.” The annual bus roadeo is a friendly competition amongst CAMBUS student staff that tests their driving skills in a ten-part obstacle course. The obstacles test drivers in making tight maneuvers, including turns, simulating obstacles to dodge around, and backing exercises.
32 CAMBUS student employees participated in this year's event. Three participants qualify to compete at the state bus roadeo, where they compete against bus drivers from transit agencies across the state of Iowa.
Three student employees, Desmond Drischell, Miguel Jacobo, and Michael Souhrada qualified to move on to the state competition. CyRide will host the 2024 state bus roadeo on Saturday, June 8 in Ames, IA.
Photos from the CAMBUS Roadeo
Driver Place Winners
1st place
Desmond Drischell, driver since 2023
2nd place
Miguel Jacobo, driver since 2020
3rd place
Mackenzie Kanach, driver since 2023
Support Place Winners
1st place
Michael Souhrada, student maintenance supervisor, CAMBUS employee since 2020
2nd place
Chase Marshall, scheduling assistant, CAMBUS employee since 2022
3rd place
Eian Countryman, student maintenance assistant, CAMBUS employee since 2019
About CAMBUS
CAMBUS consists of 160 student employees that operate the transportation system. All bus operator positions are held by UI students. Students may also earn promotions to positions in dispatching, training, maintenance, and supervision. The CAMBUS student teams are supported by full-time staff: two managers, two training supervisors, a maintenance supervisor, and six maintenance technicians.
CAMBUS works in collaboration with other Parking and Transportation Department units to provide and support access and mobility for students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors. For more information about our services visit the CAMBUS page or call 319-335-8633.