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Five Consecutive Years Voted Minnesota’s Best Transportation Company

We are honored to announce that Jefferson Lines has been named Minnesota’s 2025 Gold Best Transportation Company in the Star Tribune’s annual Minnesota’s Best contest. This marks our fifth consecutive year winning this prestigious award – after winning in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Photo of employees standing in front of a Jefferson Lines bus.

 

This award celebrates the very best of Minnesota businesses that go above and beyond in service, community impact, and customer experience. Just being nominated is a privilege, but to earn first place five years running is a testament to what we stand for: delivering Your #1 Bus Experience, every ride, every day. None of this would be possible without you, our passengers, who continue to choose us and nominate us with such loyalty. And to our incredible team – thank you for turning our mission into meaningful moments, mile after mile.

We’re also proud to share our recent 2025 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Bus Service!

Five Things You May Not Know About Jefferson & Why They Make Us Minnesota’s Best

  1. Minnesota Owned Since 1919.

For over a century, Jefferson Lines has been a homegrown, family-owned Minnesota business. As the second largest carrier in the United States, we take pride in connecting local and rural  communities across our state.

  1. Giving Back.

    We believe in supporting the places we serve. That’s why Jefferson is a proud member of Minnesota Keystone, a network of companies that donate up to 5% of pre-tax earnings to charitable causes. We’ve been a founding member since 1977, because giving back isn’t just a choice; it’s who we are.

  2. Leader in Sustainability.

    From reducing energy use by 75% (thanks to HVAC upgrades and LED lighting) to recycling tires instead of sending them to landfills, we’re committed to greener travel. Our efforts earned us the 2022 Leadership & Environmental Sustainability Award, and we’ve continued to improve our sustainability practices every year since.

  3. Jefferson Clean Commitment.

    Your safety and comfort are non-negotiable. We use hospital-grade disinfectants and PlasmaAir technology to purify cabin air, ensuring every journey meets our Jefferson Clean Commitment standards for cleanliness and comfort.

  4. Proud Partnerships.

    At Jefferson Lines, we’re proud to partner with organizations that make a difference in our communities. We’ve trained all our staff through Busing on the Lookout to help combat human trafficking across our routes. We’re also honored to serve as the official charter provider for Minnesota Aurora FC, supporting these incredible athletes both on and off the field as they inspire the next generation of soccer players.

Thank You For Making Us Minnesota’s Best!

Earning this recognition five years in a row – alongside the 2025 Reader’s Choice Award means the world to us. Your #1 Bus Experience isn’t just a slogan – it’s our promise to you.