The prestigious 2014 International Bus Roadeo, which will be held on Sunday, May 4, at the Kemper Arena, highlights the best bus operators and bus maintenance teams in North America. Seventy bus operators and 32 maintenance teams from public transit systems across North America participate in separate competitions, which showcase their skills in safe driving and vehicle maintenance. The Operator Competition includes events such as pre-trip inspection, judgment stops, turning, and clearing obstacles. The Mechanic Competition requires skills in the identification of defects in engine, transmission, brakes, multiplex and HVAC modules.
The winners for the International Bus Roadeo will be announced at an awards dinner on Tuesday, May 6, at the Kansas City Convention Center from 7-9:30 p.m.
WHO: International Bus Roadeo Competition
WHAT: Bus Operators Competition and a troubleshooting Maintenance Competition
WHEN: 8:00-11:30 a.m. & 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Kemper Arena
1600 Genessee Street
Kansas City, MO