OmniRide Hosts 2024 Virginia State Bus Roadeo
OmniRide hosted the 2024 Virginia State Bus Roadeo April 5 - April 7 at the organization’s Western Facility in Manassas, VA. Thirty-four bus operators and seven maintenance teams from across the state took part in this safety and operations competition.
The top operator was Nathan Harris from the Greater Lynchburg Transit Company (GLTC). The maintenance team winners were from Fairfax Connector: Oscar Matamoros, Mario Llanos, Martin Lopez. They will now test their skills at the national competition in Portland, OR, on April 26-30.
OmniRide bus operator Mohamed Elatrebi won fourth place. This was the fifth time Mr. Elatrebi has competed at the statewide roadeo; previously his best finish was first place in 2023. Along with Mr. Elatrebi, two other OmniRide operators placed in the top 30: Frank Cardona (13th place), Eugene James (15th place), and Patrick Daley (30th place). OmniRide’s maintenance team won fourth place and included Alberto Morales, Doug Scott, and Nelson Zaragoza. All the OmniRide competitors work for Keolis, which is the contract operator of OmniRide’s bus services.
About Us
The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC), operating as OmniRide, provides commuter and local bus services as well as ridesharing services in Prince William County, the City of Manassas and the City of Manassas Park. It also co-sponsors the Virginia Railway Express in partnership with the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission.