The 2025 DASH Roadeo brought monster-sized excitement and community pride to Alexandria on Sunday, October 19. This year, our Monster Truck-themed event transformed the DASH facility on Business Center Drive into a lively competition and celebration of DASH spirit.
Every year, the Roadeo gives our bus operators a chance to show off the incredible talent and expertise they use every day to keep Alexandria moving safely and efficiently. Operators navigated 35- and 40-foot buses through a challenging obstacle course that simulates real-world driving conditions, testing their precision, focus, and skill.
Our free and family-friendly event drew in residents and DASH fans to cheer on our operators, connect with the DASH team, and enjoy a day of monster-sized fun. Attendees enjoyed music, local food trucks, sweet treats, games, and city department information tables, helping create a true community atmosphere.
For the first time, we welcomed volunteer judges to help evaluate the competition. Their support added a whole new level of community involvement, and working alongside our staff, they helped make the Roadeo the most successful yet.
40-Foot Bus Winners
These operators will go on to represent DASH in the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Roadeo circuit:
1st Place: Shiferaw Leulseged
2nd Place: Gezahegn Woldeyes
3rd Place: Natnael Asefa
4th Place: Kedir Ali
35-Foot Bus Winners
These winners will represent DASH in the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) Roadeo circuit:
1st Place: Lonnell Glover
2nd Place: Afwork Leta
3rd Place: Khalil Chankob
Rookie Award
Awarded to the top-performing first-time Roadeo participant:
Winner: Natnael Asefa
This year’s Roadeo was more than just a competition, it showcased the vibrancy and commitment of our operators, team, and community. We’re so grateful to everyone who came out to support DASH. We hope you had as much fun as we did, and we can’t wait to see you again next year!