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.

I wanted to celebrate my friends birthday, and was looking for a different avenue then the usual bar-hop ! I found The Big Red Bus Company in Los Angeles and it's friendly owner operator Stephen. Steve gave us all the information we needed on how to make... More

Kenneth U.
Costa Mesa, CA

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

5 December 2010 on Yelp

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

22 July 2012 on Yelp

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 used the Big Red Bus to take over 50 kids from my daughters Bat Mitzvah service to the party. This was the best way to start off the night! The driver and assistant were extremely professional and friendly with the kids. The kids... More

Lori L.
Los Angeles, CA

26 March 2011 on Yelp

Thanks Stephen for schlepping 70+ kids from the temple to our venue for my daughter's bat mitzvah - the kids had a blast and it got the party going before it even started. Stephen was very receptive and attentive to my inquires. Bus showed up... More

Jennifer F.
Encino, CA

12 November 2012 on Yelp