Did buses exist in 1930?

Unless a city has the budget and the demand for a set-in-stone rail line, a bus system is the more economical choice. The rail systems of the early 20th century peaked in popularity around 1910, but by 1930, over 230 rail companies had either gone out of business or converted to buses.



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