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Transit History of Hamilton, Ontario

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2020 Jan 1 13:35
A funding agreement was announced 26 May 2015 to construct a light rail transit line in Hamilton. Construction was forecast to begin in 2019 with service anticipated in 2024. Light rail transitannounced for 2024
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All-Time List of Canadian Transit Systems: Index By Mode

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2020 Jan 1 13:35

Light rail transit projects are in advanced design or construction phases in Mississauga, Ottawa, Kitchener - Cambridge, and Hamilton.

A light rail transit project is in an advanced design or construction phase in Mississauga .


Transit History of Manitoba Communities

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2020 Jan 1 13:42
(March 1978 - 31 October 2018, 11 February 2019 - 30 June 2019)
(March 1978 - 31 October 2018, 11 February 2019 - 30 June 2019, 02 January 2020 - present)
Maple Bus Lines. MBL also operates intercity bus service. Maple Bus Lines. Service restarted with an operating contract awarded to Maple Bus Lines 02 January 2020 - 30 June 2024. MBL also operates intercity bus service.
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History of Regional Transit at Calgary, Alberta

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2020 Jan 1 14:03

Cochrane On-Demand Local Transit (Fall 2019 - present)

Cochrane On-Demand Local Transit (07 October 2019 - present)

Okotoks Transit (02 December 2019 - present)
On-demand “Curb-to-curb” ride-sharing service. Rides booked by smart-phone app, online website, or telephone.

Okotoks Transit logo 2019
system logo 2019
Data source:website 2019

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Transit History of Ontario Communities (S-Z)

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2020 Jan 1 14:18

Wellington County, Ontario

Ride Well (01 October 2019 - present)
Rural on-demand ride sharing service. Fares calculated by distance. Rides booked by smart-phone app, on a website or by phone. Service also reaches two transfer points in Guelph.
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All-Time List of Canadian Transit Systems: Index By Mode

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2020 Jan 1 14:39
  • Whitehorse, Yukon Territory (summers 15 July 2000 - present)
  • Whitehorse, Yukon Territory (summers 15 July 2000 - 2019?)

    Transit History of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory

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    2020 Jan 1 14:41
    [Whitehorse]

    Miles Canyon Historical Railway Society (15 July 2000 - present) (summer seasons)
    Miles Canyon Historical Railway Society (15 July 2000 - 2019?) (summer seasons)
    Electric railway (heritage)15 July 2000 - present (summer seasons) Electric railway (heritage)15 July 2000 - 2019? (summer seasons)
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    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (P)

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    2020 Feb 10 00:28
    [Penticton]

    Columbia Coachways Ltd. (23 January 1948 - ?)
    Local bus service in Penticton. Still operating in 1952. (BC PUC reports 1949-1953).
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    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (A-F)

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    2020 Feb 10 00:39
    [Cranbrook]

    Cranbrook City Bus Service (1948 - 1948)
    The Cranbrook Taxi Service operated by D. Revie and J. Kaye licenced a bus for public passenger service in Cranbrook in 1948, but discontinued the service the same year. (BC PUC 1949 p. I22).
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    Transit History of West Kootenay, British Columbia

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    2020 Feb 10 16:22
    [Trail]

    E & S City Bus Service (28 September 1937 - late 1940s?)

    E & S City Bus Service (28 September 1937 - circa 1948)
    Local service in Trail, and to Warfield (BC PUC 1946, 1947). And to Shavers' Beach and Sunningdale (BC PUC 1948).

    City Bus Service, Ltd. (circa 1948 - 18 August 1948)
    Likley an incorporation of the previous unincorporated operator. Service in Trail and to Warfield, Shavers' Beach, and Sunningdale (BC PUC 1949). Interior Stage Lines Limited (late 1940's - 09 February 1956)
    Interior Stage Lines Limited (18 August 1948 - 09 February 1956)

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    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (P)

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    2020 Feb 10 22:08
    [Prince George]

    Canadian Trailways Stages (1945 - 1953)

    Albert Goglin (? - circa 1946)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Prince George and the neighbouring Government Airport and Army Camp (BC PUC 1946).

    Canadian Trailways Stages (circa 1946 - circa 1952)
    Purchased a local bus service at Prince George 1945. CTS also operated intercity routes in the area. Company incorporated as NSL 1953. (Smith).

    Northern Stage Lines Limited (1953 - 1964)
    Purchased a local bus service at Prince George circa 1946. CTS also operated intercity routes in the area. Company incorporated as NSL circa 1952. (Smith).

    Northern Stage Lines Limited (circa 1952 - 1964)


    Transit History of Victoria, British Columbia

    victoria-bc.html

    2020 Feb 11 13:53
    [Secondary Systems]

    Frank Grimes (? - circa 1947)
    Listed as a provider of scheduled passenger service in Victoria alongside BCER and others (BC PUC 1946, 1947, 1948).
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    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (P)

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    2020 Feb 11 14:38
    [Prince Rupert]

    Arrow Bus Lines Ltd. (1950s?)

    Arrow Bus Lines (? - circa 1948)
    Unincorporated operation owned by Leonard C. Griffiths. In 1945 was operating Prince Rupert to Seal Cove (BC PUC 1946). In 1946 added second route between Prince Rupert and Port Edwards (BC PUC 1947). Dropped route to Port Edwards October 1948.

    Arrow Bus Lines Ltd. (circa 1948 - ?)
    City service in Prince Rupert. Added route between Prince Rupert and Port Edward circa 1951 when KIS was purchased (BC PUC 1951).

    Arthur W. Murray (circa 1947 - circa 1948)
    Service between Prince Rupert and Port Edwards in competition with ABL (BC PUC 1948).

    Kaien Island Stages, Limited (circa 1948 - circa 1951)
    Owned by Arthur W. Murray (BC PUC 1949). Bus service between Prince Rupert and Port Edwards. (BC PUC 1949, 1950). Company acquired circa 1951 by ABL (BC PUC 1952).


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (P)

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    2020 Feb 11 16:58
    [Powell River]

    Powell River Stages, Ltd. (? - ?)
    Local bus service in Powell River from some time before 01 March 1945 to some time after 01 March 1952 (BC PUC 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953).

    [Prince Rupert]

    Watson Island Stages Ltd. (? - before 1952)

    Watson Island Stages Ltd. (circa 1948 - circa 1950)
    Initially operated chartered employee buses between Prince Rupert and Watson Island near Port Edward. Applied for permission to additionally carry the public refused in 1949 but accepted in 1950, in competition with KIS. WIS folded shortly thereafter in 1950. (BC PUC 1950, 1951).


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (Q-Z)

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    2020 Feb 11 17:28
    [Salt Spring Island]

    Jack C. Smith (circa 1952 - ?)
    Operator of scheduled bus service between Ganges and Vesuvius Bay, and between Ganges and Fernwood (BC PUC 1953).

    Bill's Taxi Ltd. (circa 1952 - ?)
    Operator of scheduled bus service between Ganges and Fulford Harbour (BC PUC 1953).
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    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (P)

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    2020 Feb 11 17:38
    [Powell River]

    Powell River Stages, Ltd. (? - ?)
    Local bus service in Powell River from some time before 01 March 1945 to some time after 01 March 1952 (BC PUC 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953).

    [Prince Rupert]

    Watson Island Stages Ltd. (? - before 1952)

    Watson Island Stages Ltd. (circa 1948 - circa 1950)
    Initially operated chartered employee buses between Prince Rupert and Watson Island near Port Edward. Applied for permission to additionally carry the public refused in 1949 but accepted in 1950, in competition with KIS. WIS withdrew its Watson Island service in 1950. (BC PUC 1950, 1951). The company appears in later BC PUC lists providing long distance bus service from Prince Rupert.


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (A-F)

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    2020 Feb 12 16:36
    [Cranbrook]

    Cranbrook City Bus Service (1948 - 1948)
    The Cranbrook Taxi Service operated by

    The Cranbrook Taxi Service (1948 - 1948)
    Cranbrook City Bus Service. Owners J. Kaye licenced a bus for public passenger service in Cranbrook in 1948, but discontinued the service the same year. (BC PUC 1949 p. I22). J. Kaye. Licenced a bus for public passenger service in Cranbrook in 1948, but discontinued the service the same year. (BC PUC 1949 p. I22).


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (G-O)

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    2020 Feb 12 16:52
    [Kelowna]

    O.K. Mission Lines (? - 04 July 1974)
    (Canadian Coach 1971). Scrafton et al. 1970 lists Okanagan Mission Lines.

    Jessie B. Hall (? - circa 1947)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Kelowna and Okanagan Mission from before 28 February 1945 and ending between 01 March 1947 and 01 March 1948 (BC PUC 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949).

    J.W. Pavle (circa 1947 - ?)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Kelowna and Rutland, Kelowna and Glenmore, and Kelowna and East Kelowna (BC PUC 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953). Service to South Kelowna added circa 1949. Still operating 01 March 1952 (BC PUC 1953).

    Thompson Bus Lines, Ltd. (circa 1947 - circa 1951)
    Operator of city bus service in Kelowna (BC PUC 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952).

    Kelowna Bus Lines Limited (circa 1951 - October 1951)
    Operator of city bus service in Kelowna (BC PUC 1953). Went out of business October 1951.

    O.K. Mission Stages, Ltd. (circa 1948 - 04 July 1974)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Kelowna and Okanagan Mission (BC PUC 1949, 1950, 1951). Service extended to Cedar Creek circa 1951. In October 1951 stepped in to replace city bus service of KBL. Also listed in other references as O.K. Mission Lines (Canadian Coach 1971) and Okanagan Mission Lines (Scrafton et al. 1970).
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    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (P)

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    2020 Feb 12 22:57
    [Port Alberni]

    Alice Ingham (? - circa 1948)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Port Alberni and Alberni from before 28 February 1945 (BC PUC 1946, 1947, 1948).

    Alberni Valley Transit Co., Ltd. (circa 1948 - ?)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Port Alberni and Alberni (BC PUC 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953). Service between Port Alberni, Smith's Landing, and Sproat Lake added circa 1950 (BC PUC 1951). Was still operating as of 01 March 1952 (BC PUC 1953).


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (G-O)

    g2o-bc.html

    2020 Feb 12 23:15
    [Kelowna]

    Civic Transportation Ltd. (circa 1946 - 1961)

    Civic Transportation Company Ltd. (1946 - 1961)
    Owner Selby Etsel Irwin granted PUC licence March 1946 for start no later than 01 July 1946.

    J.W. Pavle (circa 1947 - ?)

    J.W. Pavle (March 1946 - ?)

    Thompson Bus Lines, Ltd. (circa 1947 - circa 1951)

    Thompson Bus Lines, Ltd. (March 1946 - circa 1951)
    Owner Fred S. Thompson. Municipal franchise granted 11 June 1946. Company formed by the amalgamation of OKML and S-GS Company formed by the amalgamation of OKSL and S-GS


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (Q-Z)

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    2020 Feb 12 23:27
    [Salt Spring Island]

    Vancouver Island Transportation Company, Limited (? - circa 1950)
    Operator VITC surrendered its operating authority for the route between Ganges and Fulford Harbour to EGJB circa 1950 (BC PUC 1951 p. K25).

    E.G.J. Brenton (circa 1950 - circa 1952)
    Assumed scheduled passenger service between Ganges and Fulford Harbour from VITC (BC PUC 1951). (BC PUC 1952).


    Transit History of Vancouver, British Columbia

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    2020 Feb 13 12:18
    [New Westminster and Burnaby]

    Moorhouse Stages (1924 - 25 July 1946)
    Owner E.F. Moorhouse. In 1945 was operating scheduled service from New Westminster to Langley, to Ladner [Delta], to Coldicutt Villas [White Rock], to Sunbury [Delta], and to Port Mann [Surrey] (BC PUC 1946). Purchased in 1946 by B.C. Motor Transportation Limited aka Pacific Stage Lines.
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    Transit History of Vancouver, British Columbia

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    2020 Feb 13 17:41
    [Richmond]

    Richmond Transportation (? - 01 October 1946)
    Suburban transit service in Richmond acquired 1946 by the BCER (Canadian Coach 1966).

    Richmond Transportation Co., Ltd. (? - 01 October 1946)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Vancouver and Sea Island [Richmond] (BC PUC 1946). Suburban transit service in Richmond acquired 1946 by the BCER (Canadian Coach 1966).


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (P)

    p2p-bc.html

    2020 Feb 13 22:27
    [Port Alberni]

    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Port Alberni and Alberni from before 28 February 1945 (BC PUC 1946, 1947, 1948). Operator of scheduled passenger service between Port Alberni and Alberni from before 28 February 1943 (BC PUC 1944, 1946, 1947, 1948).

    [Prince George]

    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Prince George and the neighbouring Government Airport and Army Camp (BC PUC 1946). Operator of scheduled passenger service between Prince George and the neighbouring Government Airport and Army Camp (BC PUC 1944, 1946).


    Transit History of Vancouver, British Columbia

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    2020 Feb 15 00:51
    [Burnaby and New Westminster]

    Lochdale Transportation (? - circa 1947)
    Owner E.H. Neville. Operator of scheduled passenger service in Burnaby (BC PUC 1945 p. L18, 1946, 1947, 1948). It's not excatly clear when Neville changed the name of his bus operation from Lochdale to Neville. Neville Transportation Company (? - 01 July 1947)
    Neville Transportation Company (circa 1947 - 01 July 1947)
    Owner E.H. Neville.

    [Richmond, Surrey and Delta Systems]

    ? (1945 - 1949)
    Bus service in Surrey owned by R.L. (Reg) Taylor, R.D. Hawthorne and Jim Ferguson and run in conjunction with Taylor's Taxis. Became SSL with a change in ownership in 1949. (Brown).

    Semiahmoo Stage Lines (1949 - before 1953)
    Bus service in Surrey owned by Johnny Taylor, his wife Ruth Taylor, and J.D. MacMillan. Another change in ownership renamed the enterprise WRBL. (Brown).

    White Rock Bus Lines (before 1953 - 1964)
    Surrey bus service owned by husband and wife

    Semiahmoo Stages (circa 1946 - circa 1952)
    Application to operate local bus service in White Rock by W.E. Taylor & Son in 1945 denied by the Dominion Transit Controller (BC PUC 1946 p. N11). Service in White Rock approved in 1946 for R.W. Taylor and R.D. Hawthorne doing business as Semiahmoo Stages (BC PUC 1947). Listed as of 01 March 1947 as Semiahmoo Bus Service (BC PUC 1948). Operating licence as of 28 February 1948 and 01 March 1949 was held in the names R.W. Taylor and James H. Ferguson (BC PUC 1949, 1950). The licence was transferred 16 January 1950 to Ruth Ann Taylor, who still held it 01 March 1951 (BC PUC 1951 p. K26, 1952). Another change in ownership renamed the enterprise WRBL (Brown).

    White Rock Bus Lines (circa 1952 - 1964)
    White Rock [Surrey] bus service owned by husband and wife

    Langley System

    S.W. Wilson (circa 1941 - circa 1948)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Langley Prairie and points in Langley Municipality (BC PUC 1944 p I23, 1946, 1948).

    Charles Morrow (circa 1948 - circa 1951)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service in Langley municipality (BC PUC 1949, 1950, 1951).

    Langley Bus Lines, Ltd. (circa 1951 - ?)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service in Langley municipality and adjacent portions of Surrey and Matsqui municipalities (BC PUC 1952). Was still operating as of 01 March 1952 (BC PUC 1953).


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (Q-Z)

    q2z-bc.html

    2020 Feb 15 01:29
    [Smithers]

    Fred Mounkley (? - June 1944)
    Bus service from Smithers to the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan base at Smithers airport (BC PUC 1946 p. N15).


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (Q-Z)

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    2020 Feb 15 12:03
    [Smithers]

    Fred Mounkley (? - June 1944)
    Bus service from Smithers to the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan base at Smithers airport (BC PUC 1946 p. N15).

    Fred Mounkley (1942? - June 1944)
    Bus service from Smithers to the Royal Canadian Air Force base at Smithers airport (BC PUC 1946 p. N15).


    Canadian Transit Interests Outside Canada

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    2020 Feb 15 12:49

    Georgetown, British Guiana

    Demerara Electric (Georgetown) streetcar 15 (Allen Morrison coll.) Demerara Electric Company, Ltd (1899 - February 1930)
    In 1899 purchased the Georgetown Tramway Company operating horsecars since 1880. First electric streetcar line opened 25 February 1901. (Allen Morrison/tramz.com, photo: Allen Morrison coll.).

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    Canadian Transit Interests Outside Canada

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    2020 Feb 15 13:56
    [Georgetown, British Guiana]

    Company organized in Montreal.


    Transit History of Vancouver, British Columbia

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    2020 Feb 15 17:32
    [Burnaby]

    Lochdale Transportation (? - circa 1947)

    Lochdale Transportation first bus 1941 (Heritage Burnaby) Lochdale Transportation (August 1941 - circa 1947)
    (photo: Heritage Burnaby).


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (P)

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    2020 Feb 15 21:32
    [Naramata]

    William M. Munro (? - circa 1946)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Penticton and Naramata (BC PUC 1946).

    Robert K. Munro (circa 1946 - circa 1950)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Penticton and Naramata (BC PUC 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950).

    H.D. McCarthy (circa 1950 - ?)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Penticton and Naramata (BC PUC 1951, 1952, 1953). Still operating as of 01 March 1952.


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (A-F)

    a2f-bc.html

    2020 Feb 15 21:56
    [Dawson Creek]

    Dawson Creek Transit (circa 1950?)
    Dawson Creek Transit (circa 1948 - Spring 1950)
    marker for the Alaska Highway (flickr).
    marker for the Alaska Highway (flickr). Operator of scheduled passenger service in Dawson Creek as of 01 March 1948 was A.S. Halverson (BC PUC 1949). Operator of scheduled passenger service in Dawson Creek as of 01 March 1949 was William E. & Emil A. Dorin also reported as Dorin Brothers (BC PUC 1950, 1952).

    Canadian Coachways Limited (October 1950 - Spring 1951)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service in Dawson Creek. Also operated long distance intercity bus service in Alberta and British Columbia. Dawson Creek transit service ended for the season in the Spring of 1951 and did not restart in the Fall of 1951.

    Secondary System

    Rimbey & Fontaine (? - circa 1948)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe, and between Dawson Creek and South Dawson (BC PUC 1948).

    Rimbey & Hustak (circa 1948 - circa 1949)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe, and between Dawson Creek and South Dawson (BC PUC 1949).

    B.Y.N. Bus Lines (circa 1949 - ?)
    Bus operations of Whitehorse-based railway, riverboat and bus operator British Yukon Navigation Company, Limited. Also operated long distance bus service in British Columbia and Yukon. Operator of scheduled passenger service between Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe, and between Dawson Creek and South Dawson (BC PUC 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953). Still operating as of 01 March 1952.


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (A-F)

    a2f-bc.html

    2020 Feb 15 22:19
    [Dawson Creek]

    Alberta and British Columbia. Dawson Creek transit service ended for the season in the Spring of 1951 and did not restart in the Fall of 1951. Alberta and British Columbia. Dawson Creek transit service ended for the season in the Spring of 1951 and did not restart in the Fall of 1951. (BC PUC 1952).


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (G-O)

    g2o-bc.html

    2020 Feb 16 13:04
    [Kimberley]

    Kimberley City Service Co. (1950's?)

    Roy Langlands (circa 1946 - circa 1947)
    Operator of new scheduled passenger service in Kimberley (BC PUC 1947).

    Kimberley City Service Co., Ltd. (circa 1947 - ?)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service in Kimberley. Probably incorporation of predecessor. Still operating as of 01 March 1952. Added route between Kimberley and Sullivan Mine circa 1952. (BC PUC 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953).


    Transit History of Vancouver, British Columbia

    vancouver-bc.html

    2020 Feb 16 13:05
    [Burnaby]

    It's not excatly clear when Neville changed the name of his bus operation from Lochdale to Neville. It's not exactly clear when Neville changed the name of his bus operation from Lochdale to Neville.


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (Q-Z)

    q2z-bc.html

    2020 Feb 16 13:23
    [Vernon]

    ? (? - January 1967)
    Private transit operator ended service (Canadian Coach 1967).

    Carswell Coach Lines (March 1946 - circa 1950)
    Owner Archie Carswell. Operator of scheduled passenger service in Vernon, and between Vernon and Vernon army camp. Added service between Vernon and Okanagan Landing circa 1947. (BC PUC 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950).

    Carswell Coach Lines, Ltd. (circa 1950 - 21 August 1950)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service in Vernon and between Vernon and Okanagan Landing. Added service between Vernon and Kinsman Beach circa 1950. Company went out of business 1950. (BC PUC 1951, 1952).

    Vernon Bus Lines Limited (circa 1951 - ?)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service in Vernon (BC PUC 1952, 1953). Still operating as of 01 March 1952. An unnamed private transit operator ended service in Vernon January 1967 (Canadian Coach 1967).


    Transit History of Vancouver, British Columbia

    vancouver-bc.html

    2020 Feb 16 21:44
    [Delta]

    Delta International Coach Lines, Ltd. (circa 1950 - circa 1951)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service at Boundary Bay [Delta] and between Boundary Bay and locations in Point Roberts, Washington (BC PUB 1952). Does not appear in the PUB lists for 01 March 1950 or 01 March 1952.


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (A-F)

    a2f-bc.html

    2020 Feb 16 22:08
    [Courtenay]

    Vancouver Island Transportation Company (? - 1950)
    In 1950 VITC surrendered their authorities to operate local services in the Courtenay area, including between Courtenay and Comox (5km), between Courtenay and Kye Bay (14km), and between Courtenay and Forbidden Plateau (24km).

    Watson and Ash Transportation Co. Ltd. (1950 - ?)
    Assumed the operating authorities surrendered by VITC and initiated local service in Courtenay (BC PUC 1951). Was still operating as of 01 March 1952 (BC PUC 1952, 1953).


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (Q-Z)

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    2020 Feb 16 22:17
    [Salmon Arm]

    John R. Ellis (circa 1948 - February 1950)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Salmon Arm and Canoe (BC PUC 1949, 1950).

    Carvel L. Preston (February 1950 - circa 1951)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Salmon Arm and Canoe (BC PUC 1951).

    Robert G. Davies (circa 1951 - circa 1952)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Salmon Arm and Canoe (BC PUC 1952).

    Thomas E. & Anne A. Meena (circa 1952 - ?)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Salmon Arm and Canoe (BC PUC 1953). Added service between Salmon Arm and Silver Creek Church circa 1952. Still operating as of 01 March 1952.

    [Vernon]

    Edward Procter (? - circa 1946)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Vernon and Vernon army camp (BC PUC 1946).


    Canadian Transit Interests Outside Canada

    a2z-zz.html

    2020 Feb 16 22:47

    Puebla, Puebla

    Compañía de Tranvías, Luz y Fuerza de Puebla (1906 - 03 April 1928)
    Puebla Tramway, Light & Power Company. In 1906 this Canadian company purchased both horsecar operators in Puebla. Petrol trams were introduced but electrification did not appear until 1924. Company sold the remaining tram routes to the Puebla state government in 1928. (Allen Morrison/tramz.com).


    Transit History of Vancouver, British Columbia

    vancouver-bc.html

    2020 Feb 18 12:21
    [Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Coquitlam]

    Columbia Stage Lines Ford transit (Gordon Henry Collection) Columbia Stage Lines Reo (Gordon Henry Collection) Columbia Stage Lines Ford transit (Gordon Henry Collection) Columbia Stage Lines Reo (Gordon Henry Collection)

    [Delta]

    Delta International Coach Lines, Ltd. (circa 1950 - circa 1951)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service at Boundary Bay [Delta] and between Boundary Bay and locations in Point Roberts, Washington (BC PUB 1952). Does not appear in the PUB lists for 01 March 1950 or 01 March 1952.

    [Maple Ridge]

    Maple Ridge Bus Lines (early 1970s?)
    (Scrafton et al. 1970). Canadian Coach 1971 cites a Maple Ridge Bus Service.

    Maple Ridge Bus Service, Limited (May 1947 - ?)
    Inital franchise to operate from the municipality granted 27 January 1947. Operator of scheduled passenger service on several routes in Maple Ridge. Still operating as of 01 March 1952 (BC PUB 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953). (Canadian Coach 1971, Scrafton et al. 1970 cites Maple Ridge Bus Lines).


    Transit History of Vancouver, British Columbia

    vancouver-bc.html

    2020 Feb 18 20:13
    [Maple Ridge]

    Still operating as of 01 March 1952 (BC PUB 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953). (Canadian Coach 1971, Scrafton et al. 1970 cites Company based in Haney. Still operating as of 01 March 1952. (BC PUB 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, Canadian Coach 1971). (Scrafton et al. 1970 cites


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (A-F)

    a2f-bc.html

    2020 Feb 19 12:09
    [Abbotsford]

    Gleeson & Company (? - circa 1946)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Abbotsford and the British Commonweath Air Training Plan/R.C.A.F. base at Abbotsford airport (BC PUC 1946).

    [Mission]

    Fraser Valley Bus Line (circa 1946 - circa 1948)
    Owners J.D. Routledge and J.H. Routledge. Operator of scheduled passenger service between Mission and Huntington [Abbotsford] via Abbotsford, as well as rural/intercity routes between Mission and Hatzic Island, and between Mission and Haney [Maple Ridge] (BC PUC 1947, 1948).

    Mission Transportation Ltd. (circa 1948 - circa 1949)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service in Mission, and between Mission and Huntington via Abbotsford, as well as between Mission and Hatzic Island, and between Mission and the junction of Dewdney Trunk Road and Ruskin cut off (BC PUC 1949). MTL operating licences transferred to PSL circa 1949 (BC PUC 1950).

    Pacific Stage Lines (circa 1949 - ?)
    B.C. Motor Transportation Limited. Operator of suburban and intercity bus services across the greater Vancouver region and the lower Fraser valley. Absorbed the operations of MTL circa 1950. (BC PUC 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953). PSL, a subsidiary of the BCER, was sold with the BCER to the BCH&PA 1962 but the history of its local service in Mission after 1952 is not yet known.


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (A-F)

    a2f-bc.html

    2020 Feb 21 15:40
    [Chilliwack]

    Chilliwack Bus Lines (1960s & 1970s?)

    Gallagher Transportation, Limited (1947 - circa 1948)
    Granted a franchise to operate a city bus service by City of Chilliwack 28 March 1947 (BC PUB 1949).

    C & H Transportation (circa 1948 - circa 1949)
    Owners G.T. Henry and A.B. Cunningham. Operating city bus service in Chilliwack as of 01 March 1948 (BC PUB 1949).

    Atkins Stage Lines, Limited (circa 1949 - circa 1950)
    Operating city bus service in Chilliwack as of 01 March 1949 (BC PUB 1950). Operation established in 1938 by E.S. Atkins and incorporated in 01 March 1944. Operated bus service between Harrison Hot Springs and Cultus Lake via Agassiz and Chilliwack from 1938 to 1963. Seems to have operated the city service in Chilliwack for approximately one year. Other services included a local routes between chilliwack and Vedder Crossing circa 1944 and between Chilliwack and Ryder Lake beginning 1946.

    Chilliwack Bus Lines, Ltd. (circa 1950 - 1970s?)
    Operator of city bus service as of 01 March 1950 (BC PUB 1951).

    [Agassiz - Harrison]

    J.W. Farqhar & Katherine Begg (circa 1946 - circa 1948)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Harrison Hot Springs and Agassiz as of 28 February 1946 (BC PUB 1947, 1948).

    G.V. Farqhar (circa 1948 - circa 1952)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Harrison Hot Springs and Agassiz (BC PUB 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952).

    Edward O'Neil (circa 1952 - circa 1952)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Harrison Hot Springs and Agassiz, discontinued service circa 1952 (BC PUB 1953).


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    [Chilliwack]

    E.S. Atkins and incorporated in 01 March 1944. Operated bus service between Harrison Hot Springs and Cultus Lake via Agassiz and Chilliwack from 1938 to 1963. Seems to have operated the city service in Chilliwack for approximately one year. Other services included a local routes between chilliwack and Vedder Crossing circa 1944 and E.S. Atkins and incorporated 01 March 1944. Operated bus service between Harrison Hot Springs and Cultus Lake via Agassiz and Chilliwack from 1938 to 1963. Seems to have operated the city service in Chilliwack for approximately one year. Other services included a local routes between Chilliwack and Vedder Crossing circa 1944 and

    [Agassiz - Harrison]

    J.W. Farqhar & Sutro Bancroft (? - circa 1946)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Harrison Hot Springs and Agassiz as of 01 March 1945 (BC PUB 1946).


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (G-O)

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    2020 Feb 22 13:56
    [Kamloops]

    Civic Transportation Company Ltd. (1946 - 1961)

    Civic Transportation Company Ltd. (April 1946 - 1961)
    Principal transit operator in Kamloops. Acquired by BCCL 1961. (Walker).

    B.C. Coach Lines 1947 Ltd. (1947 - 1964)
    Principal transit operator in Kamloops. Also operated scheduled passenger service between Kamloops and North Kamloops. Acquired by BCCL 1961. (Walker).

    B.C. Coach Lines (1947) Ltd. (1947 - 1964)

    Riverview Coach Lines (circa 1949 - ?)
    Owner Louis C. Vigna. Operator of scheduled passenger service between Kamloops and Valleyview (7km), and between Kamloops and Powers Addition (3km) (BC PUC 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953). Still operating as of 01 March 1952. (Probably forerunner of VSL.)


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    [Kelowna]

    Still operating 01 March 1952 (BC PUC 1953). Still operating 01 March 1952 (BC PUC 1953). (Perhaps a forerunner of S-GS.)

    Lake Valley Transit [Kelowna] Ellis at CNR c1975

    Lake Valley Transit [Kelowna] Ellis at CNR c1975


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    [Kamloops]

    Wilkinson and Blackwell Stages 1932 Wilkinson & Blackwell Stages (1929 - circa 1945)
    Bus service connecting Kamloops with North Kamloops and Tranquille. From circa 1930 company began operating intercity routes from Kamloops. Company incorporated as BCCL. (Walker).

    B.C. Coach Lines Limited (circa 1945 - 1947)
    Operating Kamloops - Tranquille as well as intercity routes. Gradually sold off much of its intercity business. Reincorporated 1947. (Walker).

    Principal System

    B.C. Coach Lines (1947) Ltd. (1947 - 1964)

    B.C. Coach Lines (1947) Ltd. (1961 - 1964)
    Operating between Kamloops and Tranquille (see below).

    Riverview Coach Lines (circa 1949 - ?)
    Owner Louis C. Vigna. Operator of scheduled passenger service between Kamloops and Valleyview (7km), and between Kamloops and Powers Addition (3km) (BC PUC 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953). Still operating as of 01 March 1952. (Probably forerunner of VSL.)

    Valley Stage Lines (? - 10 October 1976)
    Owner Bill Riste. Bus service to Westsyde and Valleyview areas. Service assumed by KTS 1976. (Kamloops Transit Service folder 10 October 1976).

    Secondary Systems

    Wilkinson and Blackwell Stages 1932 Wilkinson & Blackwell Stages (1929 - circa 1945)
    Bus service connecting Kamloops with North Kamloops and Tranquille. From circa 1930 company began operating intercity routes from Kamloops. Company incorporated as BCCL. (Walker).

    B.C. Coach Lines Limited (circa 1945 - 1947)
    Operating Kamloops - Tranquille as well as intercity routes. Gradually sold off much of its intercity business. Reincorporated 1947. (Walker).

    B.C. Coach Lines (1947) Ltd. (1947 - 1964)
    Acquired Civic Ttn 1961 making BCCL the principal transit operator in Kamloops (see above). Company sold to Coachways 1964. (Walker).

    Riverview Coach Lines (circa 1949 - ?)
    Owner Louis C. Vigna. Operator of scheduled passenger service between Kamloops and Valleyview (7km), and between Kamloops and Powers Addition (3km) (BC PUC 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953). Still operating as of 01 March 1952. (Probably forerunner of VSL.)

    Valley Stage Lines (? - 10 October 1976)
    Owner Bill Riste. Bus service to Westsyde and Valleyview areas. Service assumed by KTS 1976. (Kamloops Transit Service folder 10 October 1976).

    [Kelowna[

    Jessie B. Hall (? - circa 1947)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Kelowna and Okanagan Mission from before 28 February 1945 and ending between 01 March 1947 and 01 March 1948 (BC PUC 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949).

    J.W. Pavle (March 1946 - ?)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Kelowna and Rutland, Kelowna and Glenmore, and Kelowna and East Kelowna (BC PUC 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953). Service to South Kelowna added circa 1949. Still operating 01 March 1952 (BC PUC 1953). (Perhaps a forerunner of S-GS.)

    Principal System

    O.K. Mission Stages, Ltd. (circa 1948 - 04 July 1974)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Kelowna and Okanagan Mission (BC PUC 1949, 1950, 1951). Service extended to Cedar Creek circa 1951.

    O.K. Mission Stages, Ltd. (October 1951 - 04 July 1974)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Kelowna and Okanagan Mission circa 1948 - 1974 (see below).

    Silver-Green Stages (1969 - 04 July 1974)
    Owner C.W. Carignan (CPTdb wiki 2014). (Scrafton et al. 1970)

    Secondary Systems

    Jessie B. Hall (? - circa 1947)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Kelowna and Okanagan Mission from before 28 February 1945 and ending between 01 March 1947 and 01 March 1948 (BC PUC 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949).

    J.W. Pavle (March 1946 - ?)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Kelowna and Rutland, Kelowna and Glenmore, and Kelowna and East Kelowna (BC PUC 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953). Service to South Kelowna added circa 1949. Still operating 01 March 1952 (BC PUC 1953). (Perhaps a forerunner of S-GS.)

    O.K. Mission Stages, Ltd. (circa 1948 - 04 July 1974)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Kelowna and Okanagan Mission (BC PUC 1949, 1950, 1951). Service extended to Cedar Creek circa 1951. In October 1951 stepped in to replace city bus service of KBL (see above).

    Silver-Green Stages (1969 - 04 July 1974)
    Owner C.W. Carignan (CPTdb wiki 2014). (Scrafton et al. 1970)


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (A-F)

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    2020 Feb 22 19:05
    [Agassiz - Harrison]

    Note

    Harrison Hot Springs bus 1909 (City of Vancouver Archives) From the arrival of the CPR at Agassiz there have been bus services between Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs. The photo at left is from 1909 (City of Vancouver Archives).

    [Cranbrook]

    Cranbrook City Bus Service. Owners Cranbrook city bus service. Owners


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (G-O)

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    2020 Feb 23 12:26
    [Gabriola Island]

    Blue Line Transit, Ltd. (circa 1949 - circa 1950)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service on Gabriola Island and in and around Nanaimo (BC PUC 1950). Purchased by Vancouver Island Transportation Company, Limited 29 January 1950 (BC PUC 1951).

    William H. Coates (circa 1950 - ?)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service on Gabriola Island (BC PUC 1951, 1952, 1953). Still operating as of 01 March 1952.


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (P)

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    2020 Feb 23 12:40
    [Powell River]

    Principal System

    Secondary System

    The Wildwood Bus, Ltd. (? - ?)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Powell River and Wildwood [Powell River] (8km) from some time before 01 March 1945 to some time after 01 March 1952 (BC PUC 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953).


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (P)

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    2020 Feb 25 15:29
    [Powell River]

    The Wildwood Bus, Ltd. (? - ?)
    Operator of scheduled passenger service between Powell River and Wildwood [Powell River] (8km) from some time before 01 March 1945 to some time after 01 March 1952 (BC PUC 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953).

    The Wildwood Bus, Ltd. (circa 1944 - ?)
    Operating licence transferred from M.J. Van Es to the incorporated company circa 1944 (BC PUC 1945). Operator of scheduled passenger service between Powell River and Wildwood [Powell River] (8km) to some time after 01 March 1952 (BC PUC 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953).


    Transit History of British Columbia Communities (G-O)

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    2020 Feb 25 2020
    [Nanaimo

    Veteran Sightseeing & Transportation Company. Veterans' Sightseeing & Transportation Company. in Nanaimo had been under a licence. Succeeded by VICL (Canadian Coach 1969). in Nanaimo had been under a licence. Licences and franchise transferred to BLT Ltd. 1946. (Les Broughton 2018, photo Peter Cox).

    Blue Line Transit [Nanaimo] 148 Blue Line Transit, Ltd. (1946 - March 1950)
    British Columbia Electric Railway Company which continued to operate in Nanaimo as BLT until sold to VICL in 1949/50. British Columbia Electric Railway Company which continued to operate in Nanaimo as BLT until sold to VICL in 1950 (Canadian Coach 1969). Blue Line Transit [Nanaimo] 148

    Vancouver Island Coach Lines (March 1950 - 1960)

    Vancouver Island Coach Lines, Limited (March 1950 - 1960)
    Also an intercity carrier. (Canadian Coach 1967). Operator of scheduled passenger service in Nanaimo and vicinity (BC PUB 1951, 1952, 1953). Also an intercity carrier with long distance and local routes around Vancouver Island. (Canadian Coach 1967). VICL entered the local Nanaimo market 16 October 1948 with routes between Nanaimo and Extension (10km), Nanaimo and South Wellington (8km), and Nanaimo and Craycroft (BC PUB 1950).


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    [Kamloops]

    Valley Stage Lines (? - 10 October 1976)

    Valley Stage Lines [Kamloops] (photo courtesy Kevin Haggkvist) Valley Stage Lines (? - 10 October 1976)
    Bus service to Westsyde and Valleyview areas. Service assumed by KTS 1976. (Kamloops Transit Service folder 10 October 1976). Bus service to Westsyde and Valleyview areas. Service assumed by KTS 1976. (Kamloops Transit Service folder 10 October 1976). (photo Kevin Haggkvist).

    [Nanaimo]

    Blue Line Transit (05 February 1939 - March 1950)
    Blue Line Transit (05 February 1939 - 1946)
    Veteran Sightseeing & Transportation Company. Veterans' Sightseeing & Transportation Company. in Nanaimo had been under a licence. Succeeded by VICL (Canadian Coach 1969). in Nanaimo had been under a licence. Licences and franchise transferred to BLT Ltd. 1946. (Les Broughton 2018, photo Peter Cox).

    Blue Line Transit [Nanaimo] 148 Blue Line Transit, Ltd. (1946 - March 1950)
    British Columbia Electric Railway Company which continued to operate in Nanaimo as BLT until sold to VICL in 1949/50. British Columbia Electric Railway Company which continued to operate in Nanaimo as BLT until sold to VICL in 1950 (Canadian Coach 1969). Blue Line Transit [Nanaimo] 148

    Vancouver Island Coach Lines (March 1950 - 1960)

    Vancouver Island Coach Lines, Limited (March 1950 - 1960)
    Also an intercity carrier. (Canadian Coach 1967). Operator of scheduled passenger service in Nanaimo and vicinity (BC PUB 1951, 1952, 1953). Also an intercity carrier with long distance and local routes around Vancouver Island. (Canadian Coach 1967). VICL entered the local Nanaimo market 16 October 1948 with routes between Nanaimo and Extension (10km), Nanaimo and South Wellington (8km), and Nanaimo and Craycroft (BC PUB 1950).


    Transit History of Sydney, Nova Scotia

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    2020 Apr 22 19:06
    [Secondary systems]

    Cape Breton Bus and Tram Company ( 16 May 1947 - 04 March 1957)

    CBBT (Glace Bay) 9 Main and Commercial (Abbass Studio 1953) Cape Breton Bus and Tram Company ( 16 May 1947 - 04 March 1957)
    (photo goCapeBreton.com).

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    Transit History of St. Stephen, New Brunswick

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    2020 Apr 25 20:01

    RuralLynx (25 September 2017 - present)

    RuralLynx (25 September 2017 - May 2019)
    Motor bus25 September 2017 - present Motor bus25 September 2017 - May 2019
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    Canadian Transit Interests Outside Canada

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    [San Juan]

    Porto Rico Railways Company, Ltd.
    Owner of the Porto Rico Railway, Light and Power Company. Head office and all of the company officers

    Porto Rico Railways Company, Ltd. (1900 - 1942)
    In 1900 the Canadian organized San Juan Light & Transit Co. purchased an existing steam tram line in San Juan, and opened its first electric streetcar line 01 January 1901. The enterprise was absorbed into the newly organized PRRysCo. in 1906, and subsidiary Porto Rico Railway, Light and Power Company created to operte the street railway and related utilities. A second subsidiary, Carguas Tramway Co. was incorporated in 1907 with plans to build an electric interurban to Carguas but the line operated with steam power 1908-1928 and the electric cars were transferred to the city line. Head office and all of the company officers PRRysCo. and its subsidiaries were nationalized 20 July 1942. (Allen Morrison/tramz.com).

    Monterrey, Nuevo Leon

    Compania de Tranvias, Luzy Fuerza Motriz Monterrey, S.A.

    Monterrey, Nuevo León

    Compania de Tranvias, Luzy Fuerza Motriz Monterrey, S.A. (1905 - 1930)
    Horse cars began operating in Monterrey in 1883. The MRyL&PCo. was incorporated in Toronto 16 May 1905 and acquired the horse car system the same year. Electric streetcars were introduced 25 July 1907. The system was acquired by a locally based cooperative in 1930. (Allen Morrison/tramz.com).

    [Pueba]

    Compañía de Tranvías, Luz y Fuerza de Puebla (1906 - 03 April 1928)

    Compañía de Tranvías, Luz y Fuerza de Puebla (1906 - 03 April 1928)

    Camaguey

    The Camaguey Company

    Camagüey

    The Camaguey Company (1908 - 1926)
    Horse-drawn trams began service in 1894 and closed in 1900. The Canadian enterprise was organized in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1906 and commenced electric streetcar service in Camagüey 01 May 1908. The tram system was sold to the Havana Electric Railway in 1926. (Allen Morrison/tramz.com).

    [Kingston]

    The West India Electric Company, Ltd.

    The West India Electric Company, Ltd. (1897 - 1948)
    Locally owned horsecar service began in 1876. The Canadian organized WIEC purchased the system 04 December 1897 and began electric service 31 March 1899. From 25 May 1923 ownership was absorbed by the Canadian organized utility Jamaica Public Service Co. JPSCo closed the street railway 10 May 1948 but protests re-opened one line, which closed for good circa August 1948. (Allen Morrison/tramz.com).

    [Port of Spain]

    The Trinidad Electric Company, Ltd.
    The Trinidad Electric Company, Ltd. (1901 - 1937)
    Company president, secretary-treasurer, auditor, and one of two vice-presidents all located in Halifax. (McGraw 1918). (photo newdavesrailpix).
    Company president, secretary-treasurer, auditor, and one of two vice-presidents all located in Halifax (McGraw 1918). Horsecar service in Port of Spain was begun by American interests in 1883. A second company commenced electric streetcar operation in 1895. TECo was organized in Nova Scotia in 1900 and purchased both the horsecar and the electric tram companies in 1901. The system was expropriated by the local government in 1937. (Allen Morrison/tramz.com, photo newdavesrailpix).

    Aparecida – Guaratinguetá, São Paulo

    Companhia Light e Power de São Paulo (1927 - 1951)
    Horse car service in this area began in 1895, and electric streetcar service 08 December 1913. The single line system was acquired by the Canadian-owned São Paulo system in 1927. In March 1951 it was sold to a local bus operator. (Allen Morrison/tramz.com).


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    [Monterray]

    Horse cars began operating in Monterrey in 1883. The MRyL&PCo. was incorporated in Toronto 16 May 1905 and acquired the horse car system the same year. Electric streetcars were introduced 25 July 1907. Animal cars began operating in Monterrey in 1883. The MRyL&PCo. was incorporated in Toronto 16 May 1905 and acquired the animal car system the same year. Electric streetcars were introduced 25 July 1907.

    [Mexico City]

    Compania de Tranvias de Mexico, S.A.
    Animal-drawn street railway service begun 01 January 1858.

    Compania de Tranvias de Mexico, S.A. (1898 - 1952)
    Ferrocarriles del Distrito Federal de Mexico and Compañía de Ferrocarriles del Distrito Federal de Mexico and In Time of the Trolley (1967) William Middleton describes this company as American owned, then Belgian before being nationalized. In the 1918 McGraw directory the company's head office, president. secretary, and two of three vice-presidents are all located in Toronto. Mexico Electric Tramways Co. (known in Mexico as Tranvías Eléctricos de México) formed in London, UK, 13 April 1898 by a syndicate of Canadian and European investors. MET then purchased CFDF. Mexico Tramways Company (Spanish: Compañía de Tranvías de México) incorporated in Toronto by Canadian investors, which then acquired 75% of MET stock. After a period of state control following the Mexican revolution of 1911, MTC resumed control in 1917. Control of the enterprise was again seized by the state in 1945, which finally bought out the Canadians 25 January 1952. (Allen Morrison/tramz.com [Part 1], [Part 2], [Part 3], ([Part 4])

    [Puebla]

    Puebla Tramway, Light & Power Company. In 1906 this Canadian company purchased both horsecar operators in Puebla Tramway, Light & Power Company. In 1906 this Canadian company purchased both animal car operators in Horse-drawn trams began service in 1894 and closed in 1900. The Canadian enterprise was organized in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1906 and Animal-drawn trams began service in 1894 and closed in 1900. The Canadian enterprise was organized in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1906 and

    [Georgetown]

    Georgetown Tramway Company operating horsecars since 1880. Georgetown Tramway Company operating animal cars since 1880.

    [Kingston]

    Locally owned horsecar service began in 1876. The Canadian organized WIEC purchased the system 04 December 1897 and began electric service 31 March 1899. From 25 May 1923 ownership was absorbed by the Canadian organized utility Locally owned animal car service began in 1876. The Canadian organized WIEC purchased the system 04 December 1897 and began electric service 31 March 1899. From 25 May 1923 ownership was absorbed by the Canadian organized utility

    [Port of Spain]

    Horsecar service in Port of Spain was begun by American interests in 1883. A second company commenced electric streetcar operation in 1895. TECo was organized in Nova Scotia in 1900 and purchased both the horsecar and the electric tram companies in 1901. The system was expropriated by the local government in 1937. Animal car service in Port of Spain was begun by American interests in 1883. A second company commenced electric streetcar operation in 1895. TECo was organized in Nova Scotia in 1900 and purchased both the animal car and the electric tram companies in 1901. The system was expropriated by the local government in 1937.

    [Aparecida - Guaratingueta]

    Horse car service in this area began in 1895, and electric streetcar service 08 December 1913. The single line system was acquired by the Canadian-owned Animal car service in this area began in 1895, and electric streetcar service 08 December 1913. The single line system was acquired by the Canadian-owned


    History of Regional Transit at Edmonton, Alberta

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    2020 Jun 18 13:39
    [Edmonton Garrison]

    Edmonton Garrison Bus Service (30 August 2004 - present)
    Edmonton Garrison Bus Service (30 August 2004 - 31 December 2019)
    Edmonton Transit System (as route #199) and jointly funded by the province and the County of Sturgeon. (ETS website 2004, Sep 2005, photo: David A. Wyatt). Edmonton Transit System (as route #199, later #599) and jointly funded by the province and the County of Sturgeon. Service discontinued by County 2019 for low ridership. (ETS website 2004, Sep 2005, photo: David A. Wyatt).
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    Transit History of Ontario Communities (O-R)

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    2020 Jul 22 21:31
    [Pelham]

    Pelham My Ride (08 September 2015 - present)

    Pelham My Ride (08 September 2015 - 18 August 2020)
    Service discontinued in favour of Regional on-demand transit service.

    Niagara Region Transit On-Demand (18 August 2020 - present)
    Pilot program launched in Pelham, Lincoln, and Grimsby. Service contracted to Via Mobility. Initial trial for 12 months, with an option for a further 12 months.
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    Transit History of St. Catharines, Ontario

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    2020 Jul 22 21:50
    [Niagara Region System]

    Niagara Region Transit On-Demand (18 August 2020 - present)
    Pilot program launched in Pelham, Lincoln, West Lincoln, Wainfleet, and Grimsby. Service contracted to Via Mobility. Initial trial for 12 months, with an option for a further 12 months.
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    Transit History of Ottawa, Ontario

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    2020 Aug 25 2020

    Seeley's C Bus Lines (circa 1980 - circa 1999)
    Suburban commuter service between Merrickville and Ottawa. Route taken over circa 1999 by Howard. (Ottawa Citizen 17 November 2019).

    Howard Bus Service (? - present)

    Howard Bus Service (circa 1999 - 20 December 2019)
    Municipal administration of transit ended 2019, with services continuing as a private enterprise by Ledic Bus Lines. Municipal administration of transit ended 2019, with services continuing as a private enterprise by Leduc Bus Lines.

    Greyhound QuickLink Commuter Service (200x? - present)

    Greyhound QuickLink Commuter Service (200x? - present?)

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    Transit History of Ontario Communities (O-R)

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    2020 Aug 25 23:24

    United Counties of Prescott and Russell, Ontario

    PR Transpo (21 October 2019 - present)
    Rural transit serving communities county wide. Service on each route is typically once weekly. Served communities are: Alfred (routes E et I), Bourget (routes G et H), Casselman (routes A, B, C et D), Cheney (route H), Chute-à-Blondeau (route L), Clarence-Creek (routes G et H), Clarence-Rockland (route 17) (routes G et H), Curran (routes F, G et I), Embrun (routes A, B, C et D), Fournier (routes F et I), Lefaivre (route D), Limoges (routes A et C), L'Orignal (routes E et I), Treadwell (route E), Hammond (route H), Hawkesbury (routes E, I, J, K et L), Plantagenet (routes F et I), Rockland (routes F, G et H), Russell (routes A, et B), Ste-Anne-de-Prescott (route K), St-Albert (route B), St-Eugène (routes K et L), St-Isidore (routes D, F et I), Vankleek Hill (routes J, K), and Wendover (route F). Service suspended indefinitely 14 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (website 2020).


    Transit History of Ontario Communities (E-K)

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    2020 Aug 26 17:09

    Grey County, Ontario

    Grey Transportation Route (14 September 2020 - present)
    Rural transit service across Grey County. Operated by contractor Driverseat Owen Sound. Four routes: Highway 10 between Owen Sound and Orangeville, five days a week Monday to Friday, starting 14 September 2020. Highway 26 between Owen Sound and The Blue Mountains, five days a week Wednesday to Sunday, starting 23 September 2020. Highway 6 between Owen Sound and Wiarton, three days a week Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, starting 29 September 2020. Grey Road 4 between Flesherton and Walkerton, two days a week Monday and Friday, starting 05 October 2020. (website 2020).
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    Transit History of Ontario Communities (O-R)

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    2020 Aug 31 22:51
    [Prescott Russell United Counties]

    Chute-à-Blondeau (route L), Chute-à-Blondeau (route L), St-Eugène (routes K et L), St-Eugène (routes K et L),

    [Prince Edward County]

    County Transit (25 August 2020 - present)
    Operated under contract by Quinte Access. Route serves Picton and Bloomfield and connects to Belleville.


    Transit History of Ontario Communities (O-R)

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    2020 Sep 1 10:48
    [Pelham]

    Pilot program launched in Pelham, Lincoln, and Grimsby. Service contracted to Pilot program launched in Pelham, Lincoln, West Lincoln, and Grimsby. Service contracted to

    [Prince Edward County]

    County Transit (25 August 2020 - present)
    Operated under contract by Quinte Access. Route serves Picton and Bloomfield and connects to Belleville.


    Transit History of Ontario Communities (L-N)

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    2020 Sep 1 10:48
    [Lincoln]

    uLinc (13 November 2017 - present)

    uLinc (13 November 2017 - 16 August 2020)

    uLinc logo 2017
    uLinc logo 2017

    0O

    Niagara Region Transit On-Demand (17 August 2020 - present)
    Pilot program launched in Pelham, Lincoln, West Lincoln, and Grimsby. Service contracted to Via Mobility. Initial trial for 12 months, with an option for a further 12 months.

    [Niagara-on-the-Lake]

    Niagara-On-The-Lake Transit (02 April 2012 - present)
    Niagara-On-The-Lake Transit (02 April 2012 - November 2020)

    Niagara Region Transit On-Demand (November 2020 - present)
    Pilot program launched in Pelham, Lincoln, and Grimsby, extended to Niagara-On-the-Lake. Service contracted to Via Mobility. Initial trial for 12 months, with an option for a further 12 months.
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    Transit History of Ontario Communities (L-N)

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    2020 Sep 1 11:01
    [Northumberland County]

    Northumberland Transportation Initiative (November 2008 - present)
    Northumberland Transportation Initiative (November 2008 - present?)


    Transit History of Quebec Communities (S-Z)

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    2020 Oct 21 14:45

    Val-des-Sources, Québec

    Prior to October 2020 Val-des-Sources was called Asbestos.

    Asbestos & Danville Electric Freight Railway

    Asbestos and Danville Railway electric locomotive 41 Asbestos and Danville Railway Company (circa 1928 - circa 1952)
    In addition to its somewhat larger steam operation, the A&D electrified a 2 mi. (3 km) line circa 1928. The line was dieselized circa 1952. Passenger service was not operated.

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    2020 Oct 21 14:56
  • Asbestos & Danville Railway (electric freight railway)
  • Asbestos & Danville Railway (electric freight railway)

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    Transit History of Quebec Communities (A-K)

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    Asbestos, Québec

    Asbestos & Danville Electric Freight Railway

    Asbestos and Danville Railway electric locomotive 41 Asbestos and Danville Railway Company (circa 1928 - circa 1952)
    In addition to its somewhat larger steam operation, the A&D electrified a 2 mi. (3 km) line circa 1928. The line was dieselized circa 1952. Passenger service was not operated.

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    Transit History of Winnipeg, Manitoba

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    St. Vital Bus Lines (1932 - circa 1948)

    St. Vital Bus Lines (1932 - circa 1949)
    Owner Harry Henteleff. from the WECo in St. Vital in 1932. Incorporated as from the WECo in St. Vital in 1932. Began using the name Beaver Bus Lines circa 1939 and incorporated as
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