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

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

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

29 January 2012 on Yelp

My corporate event necessitated transportation to dinner and instead of using the usual boring coaches, we used the Big Red Bus. What a great decision! Steven and his crew are totally timley and responsive, so setting up the event was a breeze. The night of, we all... More

Wendy S
Newport Beach, CA

9 October 2012 on Yelp

Something in elp's filter did not like the review I wrote or the five stars I gave Steven and David and The Big Red Bus. My review was removed, but I do stand by it. We loved the tour. And no, it is not too good to be... More

G S.
Lake Balboa, CA

26 October 2012 on Yelp

I rented the double decker bus for my birthday/Halloween party and it was a total blast. Steven and Bob were very helpful and accommodating and the bus itself was really cool; all original vintage interior and exterior. Steven let us bring all the drinks and snacks that... More

Amanda M.
Los Angeles, CA

15 May 2012 on Yelp