White Ribbon Bus Lines

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White Ribbon Bus Lines was a bus company based in Transcona, Manitoba.

History

On November 11, 1933, W.C. (BIll) Dunn started White Ribbon Bus Lines as an alternate bus service between the City of Transcona and City of Winnipeg.

White Ribbon Bus Lines was acquired by Thiessen Bus Lines in 1959. The company name was changed to Transcona Bus Lines and continued to operate until Janaury 1, 1963 when the bus line was acquired by the Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg.

All-Time Roster

Fleet
Number(s)
Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
3-7 White Ribbon Bus Lines 3-a.jpg 1938 Gar Wood Type D
19 White Ribbon Bus Lines 19-a.jpg 1945 REO 96-HTD Victory Liner
26 White Ribbon Bus Lines 26-a.jpg 1941 MCI 37UE Ex-Western Canadian Greyhound Lines W608.
30-31 Winnipeg Transit 133-a.jpg 1954 GMC TGH-3102 To Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg 132-133 in 1963
33-34 White Ribbon Bus Lines 34-a.jpg 1956 GMDD TDH-5105 Detroit Diesel 6-71 Allison VH To Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg 187-188 in 1963
35 Winnipeg Transit 189-a.jpg 1958 GMC TDH-5105 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH To Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg 189 in 1963
38 Winnipeg Transit 190-a.jpg 1960 GMC TDH-5301 Detroit Diesel 6V71N To Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg 190 in 1963
39 1962 GMDD TDH-5301 Detroit Diesel 6V71N To Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg 191 in 1963

References

  • Dusty Trails to Divided Highways: A History of Intercity Bus Lines in Manitoba by Alex Regiec, Dennis R. Cavanagh and David Anthony Wyatt.