On June 3, CAMBUS drivers competed in a “bus roadeo.” The annual bus roadeo is a friendly competition amongst CAMBUS student staff to test 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.
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, Ben Koch, Lizzie Shockley, and Michael Souhrada qualified to move on to the state competition. The University of Iowa, Coralville Transit, and Iowa City Transit will host the 2023 state bus roadeo on Saturday, June 10 in the Hancher Auditorium parking lot.
Photos from the CAMBUS Roadeo
Driver Place Winners
[image: left to right] Lizzie Shockley, Ben Koch, Miguel Jacobo
1st place
Ben Koch, driver since October 2017
2nd place
Lizzie Shockley, driver since May 2021
3rd place
Miguel Jacobo, driver since September 2020
Support Place Winners
[image: left to right] Michael Souhrada, Matt Matthew
1st place
Michael Souhrada, student mechanic, CAMBUS employee since February 2020
2nd place
Matt Matthew, student maintenance supervisor, CAMBUS employee since November 2020
3rd place
Cameron McKnight, trainer, CAMBUS employee since September 2022
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.