A little bit about us and our history. We are an Alberta-based business, with operations in both Alberta and BC, and we’re proud to be more than a transportation company; we are part of each community we serve. Our premium coaches have been travelling the Alberta roads since 1979, and in July of 2025, we launched our maiden British Columbian route between Kelowna and Vancouver. We are proud to have become the safe, friendly, and trustworthy company that People have come to rely on. Red Arrow, gets them safely to their destinations every day.

Our founder, R.B. Colborne, had the vision to elevate the perception of bus travel. Thus was inspired to launch the luxury inter-city passenger coach service called Red Arrow on July 9, 1979. The business class coaches on the original Calgary-Edmonton-Fort McMurray Route were always ahead of their time. Pioneering the industry with single-row privacy seating, complimentary snacks and refreshments. Red Arrow had the first commercial coaches to have seatbelts and pay-per-use cellular phones. At one time, an accessible business center, complete with a fax machine and printer, was in all accessible units. We continue to strive to provide a level above the rest. Today our coaches are equipped with highspeed WIFI and charging ports at every seat to help keep you connected.

A look back

Our first coaches hit the road, with included single-row privacy seating. This became a game-changer in the bus industry! Inspired by the idea of the business traveller having space and comfort to relax, or focus on their work. From then on, passengers could spread out in a single seat, enjoying their own personal space.

Always staying on the cutting edge of innovation and with a focus on a premium passenger experience, we continue to improve and adapt to the times. At one time, we installed a pay-per-use cellular phone and business center, complete with a fax machine and printer. This was revolutionary for bus transportation and offered a high-end experience for travellers. Now, people travelling between cities could get even more work done on the road and make the best use of their commute.

Just like an airplane, complimentary snacks and refreshments on the coaches were another perk that made us stand out from the competition. These include coffee, tea, soda, and cookies. Each is still available on our coaches today – just in case you are feeling a little peckish on your trip!

We were the first company to offer commercial coaches with seat belts, reinforcing our commitment to ensure that passengers arrive at their destinations safely. It has always been a major focus for us as a transportation provider to promise the communities where we operate, the public and to our customers that safety is our top priority.

Today

Red Arrow is one of the flagship brands under the Keolis Group of Companies. Today, our coaches still stand head and shoulders above the rest, more like a business-class flight experience than your typical bus trip. Check out our extensive list of amenities that make Red Arrow the best way to travel, hands down.

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