Bustang, Colorado’s intercity bus service, has expanded its operations to 66 routes, reaching its growth targets ahead of schedule, ACE Express Coaches announced.
The expansion, supported by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), added 16 routes in September, 10 in October, and another 16 in November, bolstered by 25 new motorcoaches procured by CDOT.
The expanded services include 11 weekday round trips on the North, South, and West lines, with enhanced weekend routes featuring six additional North and South line trips on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. West Line service has seen a nearly threefold increase and now operates 22 daily routes along the I-70 corridor.
Shawn Davis, General Manager of ACE Express Coaches, said the company’s new training facility and expanded team of more than 50 new employees have positioned it to meet the ambitious goals for growth set in its contract with CDOT.
“With our recent agreement, we’ve doubled our revenue miles, reflecting years of planning to meet community and commuter needs while reducing emissions and congestion,” Davis said. “Our focus on safety, operational excellence, and adaptability in challenging conditions ensures reliable service, even in Colorado’s mountainous terrain and extreme weather.”
Planned growth
Davis played a key role in the service expansion, serving on the Expansion Plan Review Committee to integrate operational insights into route planning and weather contingencies.
Graeme Legh, CEO of All Aboard America Holdings (AAAHI), ACE Express’s parent company, praised the collaboration with CDOT.
“This expansion is a testament to proactive planning and investment in sustainability, fleet upgrades, and infrastructure to meet the growing demand for public transit,” Legh said.
Bustang, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2025, serves Colorado’s commuters, communities, and tourism markets. ACE Express Coaches, the sole operator since Bustang’s inception, renewed its contract with CDOT following a competitive bidding process.
The service expansion aligns with CDOT and AAAHI’s goals of reducing traffic congestion and emissions while increasing transit accessibility across Colorado. By getting travelers to choose bus service rather than rely on personal vehicles, Bustang says, the roads will be less crowded and pollution would drop.
