OBSCURE SUBURBAN/INTERURBAN BUS LINES

MAINE

Mostly a sampling of bus companies listed in the 1952 Mass Transportation's Directory.

Additional bus companies, listed as existing during 1930's, are mentioned in the WPA American Guide Series of state guidebooks.


AUGUSTA

Augusta-Belfast Stages - existed in 1930's.


BANGOR

John T. Cyr & Sons - connected Bangor with Great Works, Old Town, Milford, Bradley, Eddington, North Brewer. In 1984 acquired bus route from Bangor & Aroostook Railroad Co.

Staples Motor Coaches - connected Bangor with Holden, Ellsworth, Trenton, Bar Harbor.


BIDDEFORD

Goldthwait's Bus Line - city service in Biddeford Pool.


PORTLAND AREA

Falmouth Transportation Co. - served Falmouth, Cumberland Center, Pownal, State School, Gorham, South Windham.


BATH-BRUNSWICK AREA

Boothbay Harbor-Wiscasset Bus Line - served Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Ocean Point, Southport, Liniken.

Brunswick Transportation Co. - served Brunswick, Topsham, Penobscot, Richmond, Westbrook, Gorham, Pownal. From 1964 to 1979 operated a former Greyhound route between Portland and Berlin.


LEWISTON-AUBURN AREA/RUMFORD AREA

Maine-New Hampshire Stages - existed in 1930's.

Rumford & Mexico Bus Line - no further information.

Taylor's Bus Line - based in Oquossoc, served Rangeley, Rumford.


WATERVILLE

Triangle Bus Lines - based in Farmington, also existed in 1930's.


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