About Us

The Big Red Bus company started its wheels rolling in 2006 in the beautiful little town of Palm Springs. Steven Donaldson was called on by the artist and entertainment community in the Desert to add energy and a special twist to many of their events and attractions and boy did he.

In 2008, Steven branched out into Metro LA where he and his friends “Las Cuatro Grandes Buses Rojos” call home. Every job is the most important job ever to him. An Englishman from the United Kingdom, he proudly runs his business with military precision.

We took 40 people from The Magic Castle Hotel to Palermo's and back for our rehearsal dinner. Stephen called when they got there, we loaded up, he did a tour as we cruised down Hollywood Blvd and got to our place on time. Then they waited around... More

Harry H.
Sherman Oaks, CA

If you want a big red double decker bus to tour LA, then Stephen and The Big Red Bus Company is your team. His reservations and cost system was very straightforward, and he made all the guests on the bus feel at home. The bus is exactly... More

David P.
Santa Monica, CA

9 October 2012 on Yelp

We had this LA Double Decker bus for our company holiday party. It was magical. Great guys to work with and the bus was authentic for roysh! Affordable and it was great that we could hook up our iPod and rock out. The only complaint was that... More

Thorne C.
Santa Monica, CA

26 March 2011 on Yelp

I cannot say enough of The Big Red Bus tours and those who run it, especially Steve. On more than one occasion now, me and many out of town family visitors have thoroughly enjoyed a number of tours. Thorough information is imparted in an entertaining... More

Randy K.
Los Angeles, CA

22 March 2013 on Yelp

The Big Red Bus was professional and organized, yet FUN! Who knew the two could go hand in hand. Last weekend we celebrated a milestone birthday for a good friend aboard THE BIG RED BUS. It was a bit pricey for our budget, but when all of... More

dj c.
Los Angeles, CA

22 July 2012 on Yelp

The owner Stephen was great to work with in planning the transportation for 72 kids for my boys Bnai Mitzvah. He arrived early and the kids had a blast! It is a safe way to transport all the kids from the Temple to the Party...

Jodi G.
Los Angeles, CA

9 September 2009 on Yelp