OBSCURE SUBURBAN/INTERURBAN BUS LINES

MICHIGAN (SAGINAW/BAY CITY/MIDLAND)

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

Additional bus companies, listed as existing during additional years or decades, are mentioned in old City Directories, and in the WPA American Guide Series of state guidebooks.


SUBURBAN BUS COMPANIES LISTED IN RUSSELL'S GUIDE

Suburban and interurban bus companies listed in the Russell's Official National Motor Coach Guide, which was primarily a resource for intercity bus lines.

Yellow Bus Line (to Midland and Clare and Mt. Pleasant, until 1948)


THE MOST OBSCURE BUS COMPANIES

SAGINAW

Carrollton-Zilwaukee Transit Line - existed in 1940's.

Saginaw Suburban Bus Lines - existed in 1950's.

Saginaw Valley Lines - suburban served Saginaw, Zilwaukee, Carrollton.

Stafford Motor - existed in 1930's.

Thumb Bus - existed in 1930's to 1940's.

Zilwaukee Bus Line - existed in 1930's to 1940's.

BAY CITY

Doran Motor Bus - existed in 1940's.

MIDLAND

Midland Clare & Mt. Pleasant Bus Line - served Mt. Pleasant, Clare, Midland, Bentley.


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