About Us

JBS is established and headquartered in Rock Island, IL, and is owned and operated by the Johannes Family. The founder, Harry "Red" Johannes started with one school bus and a verbal agreement with a local Catholic school. From there, buses were added and relationships forged. Today JBS contracts with three area school districts and employs over 125 people. The fleet of vehicles include small to full size school buses, special needs buses and charter buses.

Located in the Illinois Quad-Cities, JBS is a family owned and operated business who have bussed thousands of Quad-Citians for over 40 years. Johannes offers school bus service, contracted routes for public, private, or government organizations, chartered bus service for groups with school buses or coach buses, special needs transportations. Any size group welcome. 

Why Should You Choose Johannes Bus?

The number one reason of course is safety; we have professionally trained drivers with great safety records! We have a terrific office staff that is ready, willing and able to help you plan your transportation event. Our family has been serving the Quad City area for over the last 53 years! We're here to serve you and get you to your destination safely, no matter how short or great the distance. Let us do the driving for you for your next event; with our courteous and experienced personnel you can't go wrong! Large or small, we can accomodate your needs!