RAF, also known as Riga Autobus Factory, is an automaker company originally established in Latvia. The company specialized in producing buses and commercial vehicles. Once a subsidiary of the Soviet automotive industry, it later went through several ownership changes. The company primarily operated in the Baltic states, the CIS countries, and other parts of Europe. Although the company has faced challenges, including economic downturns, it is a recognizable name in the field of vehicle manufacturing in the region.