Red Arrow Blog

Topics: General Information, Sustainable travel, Alberta, Safely Home, technology, Safely Clean

For over 60 years that the Pacific Western Group of Companies has been operating, Safety has been our top priority and is reinforced by our Safely Home branding and our Safety Vision:

Topics: General Information, Sustainable travel, Alberta, Safely Home, technology, Safely Clean

Wedding season is fast approaching, and while your wedding dress and colour palette are set in stone, what about your transportation? Wedding transportation goes beyond your bridal party, especially if you’re getting married in a remote location. What options have you arranged for your family? Your guests? Luckily, our motorcoaches are a unique and luxurious way for your bridal party and guests to arrive in style.

Topics: General Information, Charter, Sustainable travel, Family Travel, Group Travel, shop local, Alberta, Summer, Safely Home, wedding

The day of love is tomorrow, and while top Google searches this week remain to be chocolate and flowers, there are other options for unique, and better yet, sustainable gifts. Although events like Valentine’s Day are certainly special, they generate a lot of waste through excessive packaging and single-use items. We’re sharing five sustainable gifts that will have your loved one, and the environment, thanking you profusely. These gifts are not only great for Valentine’s day, but throughout the year as well!

Topics: General Information, Sustainable travel, shop local, Alberta, Students, Safely Home

In celebration of our 40th anniversary, we’ve put together a list of 40 tips for riding Red Arrow. These helpful points will ease your travel with us and ensure you’re fully prepared for your next trip.

Topics: Specials, General Information, Sustainable travel, Alberta, Travel Tips, Express Packs, Students, Discounts, Safely Home, 40th Anniversary, savings, back to school

We've been busy with all of the Back to School events and orientations across Alberta and it's been a blast so far! The students are in high spirits and very excited to welcome the fall semester. We've been educating the schools about our Student Fares and Student Express Packs.

Topics: Specials, General Information, Sustainable travel, Alberta, Travel Tips, Express Packs, Students, Discounts, Safely Home, 40th Anniversary, savings, back to school

 

Topics: General Information, Sustainable travel, Alberta, Safely Home, 40th Anniversary

It’s already time to be preparing for going back to school! Where did the summer go?! To help ease any back to school stress you may be feeling, we’ve researched the best ways for you to be successful your first week back to the grind.

Topics: Specials, General Information, Sustainable travel, Alberta, Travel Tips, Summer, Express Packs, Students, Discounts, Safely Home, 40th Anniversary

Red Arrow was built off one man’s vision to completely change the transportation industry for passengers. R.B. Colborne saw an opportunity to elevate bus service by providing a luxury experience people had never seen before. After decades in the transportation industry, Colborne officially launched Red Arrow Motorcoach on July 9, 1979.

Topics: Insider, General Information, Corporate Travel, Sustainable travel, Alberta, Summer, Business Travel, Safely Home, 40th Anniversary

We have a lot to be proud of at Red Arrow with our longtime service in Alberta. We also take pride in being Canadian based, in being family owned, and in our inspirational leaders, namely owner and CEO, Mike Colborne.

Topics: Insider, Specials, General Information, Corporate Travel, Sustainable travel, Alberta, Business Travel