Oct 22, 2021 - Things to Do

Axios Des Moines drives a DART bus at the Iowa State Fairgrounds

Jason Clayworth
A photo of Linh Ta and Jason Clayworth in front of a DART bus at the fairgrounds. Photo courtesy of DART

Linh and Jason drive a DART bus at the fairgrounds! Photo courtsey of DART

DART challenged us to test our abilities and navigate a 40-foot bus through an obstacle course at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Thursday.

Why it matters: You could give the bus a spin yourself.

  • DART is trying to hire about 35 more drivers and is offering up to $3,000 sign-on incentives. Starting wages range between $17-25/hour.

⏰ Details: Try it out Friday 1-5pm and Saturday 8-10:30am at the fairgrounds. (Enter through the gates off University Ave.)

  • Bring your license. Drivers must be at least 21.

💬 Our thought bubble: We had so much fun, but may need a little more training...

A photo of Linh Ta driving a bus.
Oopsie. Jason hit 12 cones. Linh hit two, but one got caught and dragged under the bus. Who wins? Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios
avatar

Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Des Moines.

🌱

Support local journalism by becoming a member.

Learn more

More Des Moines stories

No stories could be found

Des Moinespostcard

Get a free daily digest of the most important news in your backyard with Axios Des Moines.

🌱

Support local journalism by becoming a member.

Learn more