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*'''1939''': Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation begins services in Wilke-Barre, PA on December 18. | *'''1939''': Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation begins services in Wilke-Barre, PA on December 18. | ||
*'''1958''': Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation sold, and becomes a subsidiary to [[American Transportation Enterprises]] (ATE) on October 17. | *'''1958''': Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation sold, and becomes a subsidiary to [[American Transportation Enterprises]] (ATE) on October 17. | ||
*'''1974''': On February 22, operations were surrendered to [[Luzerne County Transportation Authority]]. At the time of the transfer, Wilkes-Barre Transit accounted for approximately eighty percent of traffic on local transit buses, while while the [[White Transit Company (Pennsylvania)]] accounted for the other twenty percent. The [[White Transit Company]] followed with their transfer on July 31. | *'''1974''': On February 22, operations were surrendered to [[Luzerne County Transportation Authority]]. At the time of the transfer, Wilkes-Barre Transit accounted for approximately eighty percent of traffic on local transit buses, while while the [[White Transit Company (Pennsylvania)]] accounted for the other twenty percent. The [[White Transit Company (Pennsylvania)|White Transit Company]] followed with their transfer on July 31. | ||
==Routes== | ==Routes== | ||
Latest revision as of 08:12, 24 August 2022
The Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation (also known by the shortened "Wilkes-Barre Transit"), is a former public transit provider for the city of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Services began December 18, 1939 and ended in 1974, when Wilkes-Barre Transit surrendered its assets to the Luzerne County Transportation Authority.
History
Timeline of important events
- 1939: Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation begins services in Wilke-Barre, PA on December 18.
- 1958: Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation sold, and becomes a subsidiary to American Transportation Enterprises (ATE) on October 17.
- 1974: On February 22, operations were surrendered to Luzerne County Transportation Authority. At the time of the transfer, Wilkes-Barre Transit accounted for approximately eighty percent of traffic on local transit buses, while while the White Transit Company (Pennsylvania) accounted for the other twenty percent. The White Transit Company followed with their transfer on July 31.
Routes
This list may be incomplete.
- Ashley-Sugar Notch-Warrior Run-West Ashley
- Georgetown
- Glen Lyon via River Road, Hanover, San Souci, Green, Nanticoke, Alden
- Grove-Brown via New Grove and Gilligan Streets
- Heights
- Hudson-Plains
- Larksville-Plymouth-Edwardsville via Washington Avenue and Nesbitt Street
- Miners Mills (West and East) via North Main Street
- Nanticoke via Middle Road
- Nanticoke via Warrior Run
- Old Forge-River Road-Hilldale-Inkerman-Pittston-Duryea
- Parsons
- Parsons-Matson Avenue via Scott Street
- Pringle Street (limited service)
- Swoyersville via Atherton Park-Forty Fort
- Swoyersville via Courtdale
- West Pittston via Exeter, Forty Fort, Wyoming
Destination signs
See this site for examples of destination signs..
Bus roster
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| Fleet Number(s) | Thumbnail | Serial Number | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250-254 | 1002-1006 | 9/1948 | Mack | C-37-GT | EN-510A gasoline |
[1] | ||
| 322-326 | 1295-1299 | ACF | C-36 | Hall-Scott gasoline |
[2] | |||
| 327-331 | 1451-1455 | ACF | C-36 | Hall-Scott gasoline |
[3] | |||
| 332-333 | 1534-1535 | ACF | C-36 | Hall-Scott gasoline |
[4] | |||
| 334-335 | 1536-1537 | ACF | C-36 | Hall-Scott gasoline |
[5] | |||
| 336-341 | 1538-1543 | ACF | C-36 | Hall-Scott gasoline |
[6] |
Electric Trolley Bus Roster
- Began on December 18, 1939 (Wilkes-Barre Railways Company)
- Ended on October 17, 1958[7]
Further reading
- Harold E. Cox, "Wyoming Valley Trolleys - Street Railways of Wilkes-Barre, Nanticoke and Pittston, Pennsylvania" (1988), Download book here.
References
- ↑ American Car and Foundry Production List
- ↑ American Car and Foundry Production List
- ↑ American Car and Foundry Production List
- ↑ American Car and Foundry Production List
- ↑ American Car and Foundry Production List
- ↑ American Car and Foundry Production List
- ↑ http://www.trolleybuses.net/wks/wks.htm
- ↑ Wilkes-Barre PA Trackless Trolleys
- ↑ Wilkes-Barre PA Trackless Trolleys
- ↑ Wilkes-Barre PA Trackless Trolleys
- ↑ Wilkes-Barre PA Trackless Trolleys
- ↑ Wilkes-Barre PA Trackless Trolleys
- ↑ Wilkes-Barre PA Trackless Trolleys
- ↑ Wilkes-Barre PA Trackless Trolleys
- ↑ Wilkes-Barre PA Trackless Trolleys