Golden Empire Transit District
Truck TransportationCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Golden Empire Transit District (GET Bus) operates public transportation services in the Bakersfield metropolitan area, providing fixed-route bus service and accessible mobility options to residents and visitors within its 187-square-mile service district. The agency maintains an active fleet of fixed-route buses and specialized paratransit vehicles, all equipped to accommodate riders with accessibility needs, and has invested in environmentally conscious fuel options as part of its operations. Based in Bakersfield, California, GET Bus serves a regional population of about half a million people and employs a workforce that supports daily transit service across the district. GET Bus has a history of evolving transportation solutions in the region, including launching hydrogen-powered service in 2021 as part of a broader transition to zero-emission transit and pursuing partnerships to enhance fuel-storage technology. The organization also engages with the community through pilot programs and events, reflecting its role in facilitating mobility as a core public service within the California transit sector.