Cherriots Unveils Community-Designed Pride Bus (Photo) - 09/18/25

SALEM, OR - September 18, 2025 - Cherriots Unveils Community-Designed Pride Bus

Cherriots is excited to announce the unveiling of its community-designed Pride Bus, debuting this week. This unique bus wrap, created by a local artist and Cherriots employee, was selected by a Board subcommittee as part of Cherriots’ ongoing community and culture-focused bus wrap campaign.

The colorful design captures themes of belonging, connection, and visibility, serving as a moving celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride across the region. While the bus itself will not be on site, Cherriots staff will join the community in celebrating the project at Pride in the Park on September 20, 2025, at Riverfront City Park.

“Public transit connects people and it should reflect the communities it serves,” said Board President Maria Hinojos Pressey. “This project is more than a bus wrap; it’s a celebration of identity, creativity, and the many voices that make our region unique.”

The Pride Bus initiative is part of Cherriots’ History & Heritage Initiative, which highlights community and celebrates culture through a series of specially designed bus wraps.

To learn more about the Pride Bus project or the broader initiative, visit https://www.cherriots.org/heritage-and-history-initiative/.