Capitol News

Indian Trails, a Michigan-based intercity motorcoach carrier, has been named the top bus service in the United States for 2025 by USA Today. The company was the only Michigan bus operator to appear on the list, surpassing several well-known national competitors.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) acknowledged Indian Trails’ achievement and highlighted the company’s partnership with the state. Jean Ruestman, administrator of the MDOT Office of Passenger Transportation, said, "We are proud to have an exceptional partnership with Indian Trails. Only through first class transportation professionals, such as Indian Trails, can MDOT achieve its vision to provide Michiganders with a safe, interconnected multimodal transportation network with equitable options. I applaud Indian Trails for their outstanding achievement."

Indian Trails is headquartered in Owosso and is a family-owned business operating one of the largest and newest fleets in Michigan. The company’s buses are equipped with environmentally friendly features aimed at ensuring passenger safety and comfort. Indian Trails serves 80 towns throughout the state and collaborates with MDOT on five state-sponsored routes. The company also operates the Michigan Flyer airport shuttle, which links East Lansing, Whitmore Lake, Ann Arbor, and Detroit Metro Airport.

Chad Cushman, president of Indian Trails, commented on the recognition: "Generations of Indian Trails employees truly earned this honor by operating a top-notch bus transportation company for more than 115 consecutive years. We must also thank the nearly 1 million loyal passengers who rely on us each year to carry them safely to their destinations, as well as the partner agencies, MDOT and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, who support our routes connecting rural communities."

Information about intercity bus services and routes can be found on the MDOT Office of Passenger Transportation website or by downloading Michigan's Intercity Bus System Map.