Buses and bus routes have played a vital role in the transportation landscape of the United States for over a century. From the early days of horse-drawn omnibuses to the modern, high-tech bus systems of today, the history of bus transportation in the U.S. is a fascinating and complex one. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key events and […]
Exploring the History of Buses and Bus Routes in the U.S.
Thomas Built Buses, production of commuter and other models
Thomas Built Buses, Inc. (commonly referred to as Thomas), the oldest operating bus company, was founded in 1916
Other city buses
The company was originally called Chance Coach. It was founded in 1976 in Wichita, Kansas, and made small city buses.
General Motors
The situation with U.S. and Canadian city buses is as unusual as with intercity buses. Despite the attractiveness of the huge market for a century
Gillig Corporation
Manufacturer of low-floor city cars from California was founded in 1890 in San Francisco. The first bus was assembled at the company in 1932
NABI: fiberglass and other
In the 1980s, the Hungarian bus manufacturer Ikarus began cooperating with local companies in order to enter and supply its own models to the American market.