McKeesport Transit Company
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The McKeesport Transit Company is a former public transit provider for the Greater Pittsburgh Area in Pennsylvania.
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History
- 1929: McKeesport Transit Company formed after acquisition of the Highland Grove Bus Company.
- 1938: McKeesport Transit purchased the East Pittsburgh - Linhart - Universal route from Niehl Transportation Company.
- 1943: McKeesport Transit ungoes reorganization from a corporation to a partnership.
- 1950: McKeesport Transit adds McKeesport - East Pittsburgh - Braddock route.
- 1951: McKeesport Transit sells the East Pittsburgh - Linhart - Universal route to Austin Motor Coach
- 1961: McKeesport Transit eliminates McKeesport - East Pittsburgh - Braddock route due to less than successful status.
- 1964: McKeesport Transit Company purchased by Port Authority of Allegheny County.
Routes
- McKeesport - East Pittsburgh
- East Pittsburgh - Turtle Creek - Monroeville
All-time roster
This section is incomplete.
Most coaches were numbered in "base 2" using even numbers. Exceptions may have existed in earlier numbering.
Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Serial numbers |
Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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1 | 1947 | International | School Bus | Retired in 1964. | ||||
32 | 1942 | White | 786 | Retired in 1964. | ||||
40 | 1946 | White | 782 | Retired in 1964. | ||||
42, 44 | A704, A703 | 1947 | Beaver | B-35-PT |
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46, 48 | A727, A728 | 1947 | Beaver | B-31-PT |
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50 | 1947 | Fitzjohn | 310 |
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52 | 1948 | Fitzjohn | 310 |
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54 | 1951 | Fitzjohn | FTG |
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58 | 1952 | Fitzjohn | FTG |
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60 | 1953 | Fitzjohn | FTD |
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62 | 1961 | International / | School Bus |
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References
- ↑ Chicago Transit and Railfan, Pittsburgh Transit - Suburban Bus Companies
- ↑ AMCAP, McKeesport Transit Company - Wall Bus Line
- ↑ Beaver Coach Delivery List