About

We are a Minnesota-based company that provides safe, reliable, and positive transportation experiences to students and adults, driving a more sustainable future

Transforming Transportation with Safe Driving

Our Story

Our CEO, Tashitaa Tufaa, started MTN in 2004 with a single van transporting students with special needs.

Today, the company operates a fleet of more than 400 buses, maintains three bus terminals, and employs more than 400 drivers, maintenance staff, and administrators.

What has remained since day one is our companys focus on transporting people safely, affordably, on time, and with respect.

Our CEO, Tashitaa Tufaa, started MTN in 2004 with a single van transporting students with special needs.

Today, the company operates a fleet of more than 400 buses, maintains three bus terminals, and employs more than 400 drivers, maintenance staff, and administrators.

What has remained since day one is our companys focus on transporting people safely, affordably, on time, and with respect.

Our CEO, Tashitaa Tufaa, started MTN in 2004 with a single van transporting students with special needs.

Today, the company operates a fleet of more than 400 buses, maintains three bus terminals, and employs more than 400 drivers, maintenance staff, and administrators.

What has remained since day one is our companys focus on transporting people safely, affordably, on time, and with respect.

Company Stats

The Foundation of Our Success

3

Terminals

200+

talented professionals

6+

Districts

100k+

Students served

Leadership

Meet the visionary leaders who are shaping Hydra's future and driving our mission to deliver innovative clean energy solutions.

Meet the visionary leaders who are shaping Hydra's future and driving our mission to deliver innovative clean energy solutions.

Meet the visionary leaders who are shaping Hydra's future and driving our mission to deliver innovative clean energy solutions.

Tashitaa Tufa

Cheif Executive Officer

Tashitaa Tufa

Cheif Executive Officer

Tashitaa Tufa

Cheif Executive Officer

Justin Ellingson

Transportation Director

Justin Ellingson

Transportation Director

Justin Ellingson

Transportation Director

Brian Nelson

Operations Director

Brian Nelson

Operations Director

Brian Nelson

Operations Director

Tibesso Dayassa

VP, Special Projects

Tibesso Dayassa

VP, Special Projects

Tibesso Dayassa

VP, Special Projects

Feysal Sheika

Customer Service Manager

Feysal Sheika

Customer Service Manager

Feysal Sheika

Customer Service Manager

Dawit Dejene

Transportation Manager

Dawit Dejene

Transportation Manager

Dawit Dejene

Transportation Manager

Orlando Clark-Finch

Transportation Manager

Orlando Clark-Finch

Transportation Manager

Orlando Clark-Finch

Transportation Manager

Jose Zillex Caraballo-Cruz

Transportation Manager

Jose Zillex Caraballo-Cruz

Transportation Manager

Jose Zillex Caraballo-Cruz

Transportation Manager

Azeb Girmai

Type III Transportation Manager

Azeb Girmai

Type III Transportation Manager

Azeb Girmai

Type III Transportation Manager

Morkee Abdajo

Fleet Specialist

Morkee Abdajo

Fleet Specialist

Morkee Abdajo

Fleet Specialist

Yohannes Dawit

Technology Specialist

Yohannes Dawit

Technology Specialist

Yohannes Dawit

Technology Specialist

Bob Gould

Shop/Parts Manager

Bob Gould

Shop/Parts Manager

Bob Gould

Shop/Parts Manager

Manjula Ramakrishna

financial Manager

Manjula Ramakrishna

financial Manager

Manjula Ramakrishna

financial Manager

Diane Potts

Recruiter

Diane Potts

Recruiter

Diane Potts

Recruiter

Jeanette Ligon

Full time Trainer

Jeanette Ligon

Full time Trainer

Jeanette Ligon

Full time Trainer

LaTasha Thompson

Transportation Supervisor

LaTasha Thompson

Transportation Supervisor

LaTasha Thompson

Transportation Supervisor

Vicky Jorisson

Fridley Dispatcher

Vicky Jorisson

Fridley Dispatcher

Vicky Jorisson

Fridley Dispatcher

Minnie Capehert

Fridley Dispatcher

Minnie Capehert

Fridley Dispatcher

Minnie Capehert

Fridley Dispatcher

Ayu Golema

Fridley Dispatcher

Ayu Golema

Fridley Dispatcher

Ayu Golema

Fridley Dispatcher

Medhanit Sewore

Type III Dispatcher

Medhanit Sewore

Type III Dispatcher

Medhanit Sewore

Type III Dispatcher

Abdulfeta Wodajo

Type III Dispatcher

Abdulfeta Wodajo

Type III Dispatcher

Abdulfeta Wodajo

Type III Dispatcher

Lourdes Espinoza

Minneapolis Dispatcher

Lourdes Espinoza

Minneapolis Dispatcher

Lourdes Espinoza

Minneapolis Dispatcher

Join our Team

Ready to Make a Lasting Impact in Safe Transportation? Discover Our Current Job Openings and Join Our Team

Ready to Make a Lasting Impact in Safe Transportation? Discover Our Current Job Openings and Join Our Team

Ready to Make a Lasting Impact in Safe Transportation? Discover Our Current Job Openings and Join Our Team

Contact

Shaping the Future of Safe Student Transportation

Contact

Shaping the Future of Safe Student Transportation

Contact

Shaping the Future of Safe Student Transportation

Let’s Talk Transportation! Contact us to learn how MTN can support your district’s transportation needs.

Fridley, Minneapolis

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Let’s Talk Transportation! Contact us to learn how MTN can support your district’s transportation needs.

Fridley, Minneapolis

12:21:41

©2026 Metropolitan Transportation Network All Rights Reserved

Let’s Talk Transportation! Contact us to learn how MTN can support your district’s transportation needs.

Fridley, Minneapolis

12:21:41

©2026 Metropolitan Transportation Network All Rights Reserved