In 1957, Robert B. Colborne purchased Sorenson Bus Lines in Red Deer, Alberta and renamed it Prairie Bus Lines. Prairie Bus Lines became the founding member company of the Pacific Western Group of Companies and remains a family owned business.
Prairie Bus Lines is the transportation service provider of choice in Central Alberta. We proudly serve the growing transportation needs in the City of Red Deer and surrounding communities in Central Alberta. also, we offer transportation services to Canada (extra and intra provincial) & the US. Whether you require daily industrial employee transportation to worksites, charter services for your group, sports team or School Busing; Prairie Bus Lines is dedicated to safe, reliable and courteous transportation services. Our equipment includes a large fleet of buses, executive coaches, and we are the official carrier of the WHL Red Deer Rebels hockey team!
Prairie Bus Lines is nationally recognized and certified by the Motor Carrier Passenger Council of Canada. We are proud to be COR certified and industry-wide recognized by our safety standards. Our team of talented, skilled professionals will ensure your expectations will always be met in the safest manner.
Learn more about our history, Pacific Western Transportation, and our partnerships on this great commemorative page put together by motorcoach manufacturer Prevost, on the occasion of their 90th anniversary.
Our Team
As a leading company in the transportation industry, our people are our most important asset. At Prairie Bus Lines we take pride in our people, because they are entrusted with the responsibility of getting passengers Safely Home.
Our Core Values
Our Core Values are the set of principles that define us as an organization. They guide every action and decision made by our people, informing and supporting everything we do.
PBL & PWT
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,100 employees and numerous business locations.