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The folks that keep Metro buses running

It’s hard to miss LA’s vibrant orange metro buses. After about six years on the road, each one gets a full makeover—new engine, suspension, tires, paint, and decals, all done by hand.

By Tom Carroll

Video Journalist

Oct. 2, 2025 3:44 PM PT

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Tom Carroll visited Metro’s facility to see how the fleet stays running strong and looking sharp.

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Tom Carroll

Tom Carroll is a content creator for the Los Angeles Times. Before joining The Times in 2022, he created, produced and hosted the web series “Tom Explores Los Angeles.” He has produced stories for NPR and Gimlet. A fourth-generation Southern Californian, he is a graduate of Occidental College and the University of Southern California.