White Transit Company Explained

White Transit Company
Commenced:18 October 1924
Ceased:31 October 1931
Headquarters:Crows Nest
Service Area:Lower North Shore, Sydney
Service Type:Bus services
Routes:11
Depots:1
Fleet:33

White Transit Company was an Australian bus company operating route bus services on Sydney's Lower North Shore.

History

Charles Hicks commenced operations on 18 October 1924 with six White buses. It became a public company in 1925. It had its headquarters in Crows Nest with the depot in Willoughby.[1]

It quickly expanded to become the largest bus operator on the Lower North Shore. By 1925 it operated 11 routes, many of which connected with Sydney Ferries Limited services:

Manly to Spit Junction

In May 1927, route 95 ceased with the Gladesville to Lane Cove section taken over by Longueville Motor Bus Company.[2] With the introduction of the Transport (Co-ordination) Act 1931 that banned buses from competing with trams, the business ceased on 31 October 1931.[1]

Fleet

At its peak, the fleet totalled 33, most of which were Whites.[1]

Depot

The depot was located at 462 Willoughby Road, Willoughby.[1]

Notes and References

  1. "Operators of Renown…White Transit Co Ltd" Australian Bus issue 52 July 2012 pages 10-15
  2. Book: Manny, Leon. Terminus Please. 1985. Historic Commercial Vehicle Association. Sydney. 0959601635. 88–141.