Title
City Transit Lines, Inc.
Subject
local news
Description
City Transit Lines, Inc.
CB Bus Line
2800 Ave. A
See Metro Area Transit
CB Bus Line
2800 Ave. A
See Metro Area Transit
Transit Firm Buys Old Tram Building; To Be Used for Bust Storage and Shops. September 16, 1950
Tuesday Moving Day for Transit Firm. October 29, 1950
Omaha Firm Granted Intercity Bus Permit. October 3, 1950
Transit Appeals ICC Bus Ruling; Asks "Reconsideration of Further Hearing." December 18, 1950
Denies Rehearing of O & CB Fare Boost. May 17, 1952
Seeks to Quash Transit's Suit; Tram Firm Files 2 Motions in Bus Fight. August 10, 1951
Transit Argues for Omaha Route; 'Must Close' Company If Authority Denied. October 4, 1951
Asks ICC Delay Thornton Hearing; Omaha Firm Can Not Reach Kiger, Thornton. October 5, 1951
Set Night Session in Bus Fight Case. October 9, 1951
Transit Denied Right to Long Bus Loop in Omaha; Court Rules Ordinance Valid. October 12, 1951
Kiger Hits Back at Omaha Firm; Transit "Long Way From Being Whipped." October 14, 1951
Bust Fight Hearing Is Set for No. 9. October 25, 1951
Transit Asks for Re-hearing of Case. October 29, 1951
'Transit Raiding Traffic in Omaha'; Team Company Makes Charge in Reply Here. October 30, 1951
Transit asks ICC Rehear Bus Case; Claims Examiner Was Not Qualified. November 5, 1951
Dismiss Suit in Local Bus Fight; Transit Has a New Petition Before ICC. November 10, 1959
Sees No Reason to Reopen Bus Fight; Tram Firm Answers Transit's Petition. November 21, 1951
File Briefs in Local Bust Fight; Argue Status of Thornton Company. December 4, 1951
Transit Seeking Hearing on Route; Lists 'Errors' of Hight Nebraska court. December 10, 1951
May Tighten Loop for Transit Firm; Omaha Council Refers Issue to Traffic Group. January 2, 1952
Transit Loop Approved in 36 Seconds; 17th Street Route Change Will Be Put Into Effect Monday.
February 14, 1952 Would Deny Transfer of Bus Rights; ICC Panel Claims Misrepresentations in Thornton Case. April 24, 1952
Transit to Hike Interstate Fare; Will Cost 15 Cents, Effective June 15. May 5, 1952
No Vote Needed on Fare Increase; Can Alter Franchise; Omaha May Hike Fare. May 7, 1952
Two Bus Firms to Raise Fares; Omahan Withdraws Protest From ICC. June 17, 1952
Asks Suspension of Bus Fare Hike; Omaha Lawyer Renews Request With the ICC. July 9, 1952
Transit Asks to Boost Bus Fares in CB; Would Charge Adults 13 Cents; Public Hearing Necessary. July 19, 1952
New Bus Fares Start Tuesday; Intracity Rides to Cost Adults 13 Cents. August 18, 1952
ICC Bus Permit to Omaha Firm; Transit Will Still Cross River--Kiger. May 30, 1953
Omaha Firm May Give Up Rights; May Turn ICC Permit Over to Transit Co. June 15, 1953
Transit Bus Service No Interrupted; Gets Court Order to Continue Operations Between CB, Omaha. June 25, 1953
ICC Bus Ruling Is Effective June 24. May 27, 1953
Order on Transit Busses Extended; Restrains ICC From Acting Until Aug. 24. July 21, 1953
Extendes Order in Bus Issue. August 21, 1953
Writes 'Finis' To Bus Squabble; Icc Closes Files On Tale Of Two Cities'. November 10, 1953
Part of Transit Tax Is Improper; City Acted Beyond Its Power--Stuart. December 2, 1952
Transite Busses to Change Route; Will Go to 18th Street in Omaha. April 16, 1953
Transit to Fight New ICC Ruling; 'No Interruption' of Service, Kays Kiger; Plans Court Action. April 25, 1953
2 Chambers Join on Bus Problem; Omaha Group to Help Resolve Situation. June 10, 1953
Takes No Action on Bus Problem; Tram Firm Disucsses 3 Important Matters. June 16, 1953
Transit Permit About to Expire; Appeal Period Ends Midnight Wednesday. June 24, 1953
Transit Sale To O&CB Is Imminet; Firms Agree On Plan. October 21, 1953
Kiger Confirms Bus Conference; Working With O&CB To Solve Muddle; October 22, 1953
O&CB Firm Buys Stock In Transit; One Bus Line Over Bridge. October 30, 1953
Two Bus Firms Sign Agreement; Name Lee Chairman Of Transit's Board. October 31, 1953
Transit Co. Audit Being Made By City; Seeks Reason For Decline In Revenuw Lasst Quarter of '53. March 9, 1954
Bus Lease Terms Shown By Audit; Transit Owes City Small Tax payment. April 11, 1954
Transit Co. Pays Shortage To City. April 24, 1954
Transit Plans To Cut Bus Service;Affects South First, Harrison St. Lines. May 6, 1955
Transit Bus Revenue Down; About $4,000 Less For 6-Month Period. May 12, 1955
Bus Drivers Get 9-Cent Pay Hike; Union, Two Transit Firms in Agreement. July 1, 1955
New Bust Fare Is Effective Saturday. September 29, 1955
Transit Would Hike Intercity Bus Fares; Asks Same Rates As OMaha. September 15, 1956
No Basis for Bust Strike Action--Kiger; C.B. Firm Has Separate Contract. October 5, 1956
Transit Co. Income At $2,048 In 1955; Operating At Loss This Year--Kiger. October 7, 1956
Call Of Strike By Bus Drivers; Injunction Sought By Omaha Transit Co. October 10, 1956
Bus Fare Hike Starts Monday; Affects Passengers On Intercity Route. October 13, 1956
Transit to Fight ICC's Bus Decision; Permanent Intercity Permit Granted to Street Railway Firm. November 4, 1956
Bust System To Be Owned, Operated By C.B. Company; City Transit Lines Buy Out Omaha Firm. January 29, 1957
City Heads See New Life In Bus Service; Union Is Less Optimistic. January 30, 1957
30 C.B. Drivers To Remain With Union. February 2, 1957
Bus Drivers To Strike February 24; Claim Violation Of Seniority Agreement. February 15, 1957
New Bus Firm Files Articles; Authorized Stock Set At $200,000. February 18, 1957
Transit Plans Service Change; Seven Old Buses Will Be Replaced. February 27, 1959
Bennett Ave Bus Route Set; Service To Be Cut On Harrison Street. August 17, 1959
Asks Transfer Of Bus Franchise Here. May 13, 1957
City Transiet In. Gets Bus Franchise. May 14, 1957
City Transit Lines To Formally Start Operation Saturday. May 16, 1957
Bust Drivers here 'Vote To Strike'; Effective Time Is 12:01 A.M., Monday. July 10, 1957
Chamber Effort To Avert Bust Walkout; Offer By Intercity Committee. July 13, 1957
Mediation Meet Set In Bus Squabble Here. July 15, 1957
NLRB Calls For Bus Firm Vote; Employes To Decide On Union--If Any. July 23, 1957
Bus Employes Hold Election; May Pick Union--Or None At All. August 6, 1957
Bus Employes Change Unions; Select Teamsters At NLRB Election. August 7, 1957
Transit To Seek new Bus Franchise. September 15, 1957
City Transit Asks New Franchise. September 16, 1957
City To CondemnPrinting Shop For Parking Structure. September 17, 1957
Agree On New Bus Franchise; Two Amendments Set For Ordinance. September 30, 1957
Bus Firm Accepts 10-Year Franchise. November 27, 1957
Bus Company To curtail Service; 3 Outlying Areas Will Be Affected. November 22, 1958
City Can't Require Bus Service At Financial Loss; Protestors Are Told. December 2, 1958
City Transit Buys 2 Buses; New Models Will Go In Service Soon. June 12, 1960
Large Send-Off For New Buses; City, Chamber To Mark First Trip. June 22, 1960
36 Chamber Members Initiate Transit Firm's Airliner Buses; New Vehicles Cost $26,000 Each. June 22, 1960
Feels Transfers Will Continue; Optimistic NOte By Omaha Mayor. July 1, 1960
Bus Firm Would Hike City Fares; Proposal Needs Council Approval. August 16, 1960
Council Okays Bus Rate Hike; Intraqcity Rides To Cost Nickel More. November 22, 1960
Bus Transfers May Cost More; Kiger Plans 5c Fee On Intercity Line. December 17, 1968
Transit Line Seeking Elimination Of Tokens. November 6, 1962
Busses Planned For New Area. June 5, 1969
End Manawa Bus Service. August 12, 1969
Santa 'Moonlights' As A Bus Driver. December 15, 1969
Bus Firm Welcomes Federal Funds Vow. December 6, 1970
Future Sees Mass System; City Transit In Trouble. April 25, 1971
Bus Drivers Agree On Contracts. July 29, 1971
Sioux City Trip Might Help Buses. August 9, 1971
Council Uncertain About Bus System; Fear 'Hasty Decision' Before Nov. 1. August 10, 1971
Bus Cuts Hamper Students; Within Three-Mile Limit. August 12, 1971
Bus Passengers Surveyed By City. August 26, 1971
No Agreement Yet On C.B. Bus Service. october 21, 1971
Two -Thirds Bus Riders Need Passage To Work; 38.6% Travel To Omaha. October 23, 1971
City May Subsidize Bus Line Operation; Reach Tentative Agreement. October 27, 1971
Council Votes 4-1 To Subsidize Buses; Until Jan. 31. November 2, 1971
CB Men Like Bus Sytem At Sioux City. November 26, 1971
Study Transit At Kansas City. December 9, 1971
Meeting On Buses For Katelman, Leahy. January 6, 1972
Metro Transit Recommended; Regional Concept 'Most Practical'. January 7, 1971
Transit President Says He Wasn't Informed Of Cut. January 8, 1972
Feeder Line Buses Terminate Jan. 31; Mini-Buses Eyed. January 19, 1972
Kiger Explaines Bus Route End. January 23, 1972
Omaha Company Wants Bus Line. January 24, 1972
New Proposition May Solve CB Bus Situation. January 27, 1972
Alcohol To Keep The Buses Running. January 28, 1972
Bus Fares Go Up As Of Tuesday. February 1, 1972
Council Authorizes Bus Firm Appraisal. March 21, 1972
Federal Grant Could Allow Bus Takeover In C.B., Omaha. March 23, 1972
Transit Service Future Depends On Federal Grant. April 25, 1972
City Approval To Joint Bust Solution. May 3, 1972
Katelman Says Bus Service Won't Terminate. May 11, 1972
City Transit Price Is Set. May 12, 1972
Council Makes It Official, Purchase City Transit Lines. May 16, 1972
Busing Contract Not Affected By Levy In Omaha. May 25, 1972
Metropolitan Bus Price May Be Lower; 5 Attend Public Hearing. May 17, 1972
OTA Takes Over Reins. July 1, 1972
Tuesday Moving Day for Transit Firm. October 29, 1950
Omaha Firm Granted Intercity Bus Permit. October 3, 1950
Transit Appeals ICC Bus Ruling; Asks "Reconsideration of Further Hearing." December 18, 1950
Denies Rehearing of O & CB Fare Boost. May 17, 1952
Seeks to Quash Transit's Suit; Tram Firm Files 2 Motions in Bus Fight. August 10, 1951
Transit Argues for Omaha Route; 'Must Close' Company If Authority Denied. October 4, 1951
Asks ICC Delay Thornton Hearing; Omaha Firm Can Not Reach Kiger, Thornton. October 5, 1951
Set Night Session in Bus Fight Case. October 9, 1951
Transit Denied Right to Long Bus Loop in Omaha; Court Rules Ordinance Valid. October 12, 1951
Kiger Hits Back at Omaha Firm; Transit "Long Way From Being Whipped." October 14, 1951
Bust Fight Hearing Is Set for No. 9. October 25, 1951
Transit Asks for Re-hearing of Case. October 29, 1951
'Transit Raiding Traffic in Omaha'; Team Company Makes Charge in Reply Here. October 30, 1951
Transit asks ICC Rehear Bus Case; Claims Examiner Was Not Qualified. November 5, 1951
Dismiss Suit in Local Bus Fight; Transit Has a New Petition Before ICC. November 10, 1959
Sees No Reason to Reopen Bus Fight; Tram Firm Answers Transit's Petition. November 21, 1951
File Briefs in Local Bust Fight; Argue Status of Thornton Company. December 4, 1951
Transit Seeking Hearing on Route; Lists 'Errors' of Hight Nebraska court. December 10, 1951
May Tighten Loop for Transit Firm; Omaha Council Refers Issue to Traffic Group. January 2, 1952
Transit Loop Approved in 36 Seconds; 17th Street Route Change Will Be Put Into Effect Monday.
February 14, 1952 Would Deny Transfer of Bus Rights; ICC Panel Claims Misrepresentations in Thornton Case. April 24, 1952
Transit to Hike Interstate Fare; Will Cost 15 Cents, Effective June 15. May 5, 1952
No Vote Needed on Fare Increase; Can Alter Franchise; Omaha May Hike Fare. May 7, 1952
Two Bus Firms to Raise Fares; Omahan Withdraws Protest From ICC. June 17, 1952
Asks Suspension of Bus Fare Hike; Omaha Lawyer Renews Request With the ICC. July 9, 1952
Transit Asks to Boost Bus Fares in CB; Would Charge Adults 13 Cents; Public Hearing Necessary. July 19, 1952
New Bus Fares Start Tuesday; Intracity Rides to Cost Adults 13 Cents. August 18, 1952
ICC Bus Permit to Omaha Firm; Transit Will Still Cross River--Kiger. May 30, 1953
Omaha Firm May Give Up Rights; May Turn ICC Permit Over to Transit Co. June 15, 1953
Transit Bus Service No Interrupted; Gets Court Order to Continue Operations Between CB, Omaha. June 25, 1953
ICC Bus Ruling Is Effective June 24. May 27, 1953
Order on Transit Busses Extended; Restrains ICC From Acting Until Aug. 24. July 21, 1953
Extendes Order in Bus Issue. August 21, 1953
Writes 'Finis' To Bus Squabble; Icc Closes Files On Tale Of Two Cities'. November 10, 1953
Part of Transit Tax Is Improper; City Acted Beyond Its Power--Stuart. December 2, 1952
Transite Busses to Change Route; Will Go to 18th Street in Omaha. April 16, 1953
Transit to Fight New ICC Ruling; 'No Interruption' of Service, Kays Kiger; Plans Court Action. April 25, 1953
2 Chambers Join on Bus Problem; Omaha Group to Help Resolve Situation. June 10, 1953
Takes No Action on Bus Problem; Tram Firm Disucsses 3 Important Matters. June 16, 1953
Transit Permit About to Expire; Appeal Period Ends Midnight Wednesday. June 24, 1953
Transit Sale To O&CB Is Imminet; Firms Agree On Plan. October 21, 1953
Kiger Confirms Bus Conference; Working With O&CB To Solve Muddle; October 22, 1953
O&CB Firm Buys Stock In Transit; One Bus Line Over Bridge. October 30, 1953
Two Bus Firms Sign Agreement; Name Lee Chairman Of Transit's Board. October 31, 1953
Transit Co. Audit Being Made By City; Seeks Reason For Decline In Revenuw Lasst Quarter of '53. March 9, 1954
Bus Lease Terms Shown By Audit; Transit Owes City Small Tax payment. April 11, 1954
Transit Co. Pays Shortage To City. April 24, 1954
Transit Plans To Cut Bus Service;Affects South First, Harrison St. Lines. May 6, 1955
Transit Bus Revenue Down; About $4,000 Less For 6-Month Period. May 12, 1955
Bus Drivers Get 9-Cent Pay Hike; Union, Two Transit Firms in Agreement. July 1, 1955
New Bust Fare Is Effective Saturday. September 29, 1955
Transit Would Hike Intercity Bus Fares; Asks Same Rates As OMaha. September 15, 1956
No Basis for Bust Strike Action--Kiger; C.B. Firm Has Separate Contract. October 5, 1956
Transit Co. Income At $2,048 In 1955; Operating At Loss This Year--Kiger. October 7, 1956
Call Of Strike By Bus Drivers; Injunction Sought By Omaha Transit Co. October 10, 1956
Bus Fare Hike Starts Monday; Affects Passengers On Intercity Route. October 13, 1956
Transit to Fight ICC's Bus Decision; Permanent Intercity Permit Granted to Street Railway Firm. November 4, 1956
Bust System To Be Owned, Operated By C.B. Company; City Transit Lines Buy Out Omaha Firm. January 29, 1957
City Heads See New Life In Bus Service; Union Is Less Optimistic. January 30, 1957
30 C.B. Drivers To Remain With Union. February 2, 1957
Bus Drivers To Strike February 24; Claim Violation Of Seniority Agreement. February 15, 1957
New Bus Firm Files Articles; Authorized Stock Set At $200,000. February 18, 1957
Transit Plans Service Change; Seven Old Buses Will Be Replaced. February 27, 1959
Bennett Ave Bus Route Set; Service To Be Cut On Harrison Street. August 17, 1959
Asks Transfer Of Bus Franchise Here. May 13, 1957
City Transiet In. Gets Bus Franchise. May 14, 1957
City Transit Lines To Formally Start Operation Saturday. May 16, 1957
Bust Drivers here 'Vote To Strike'; Effective Time Is 12:01 A.M., Monday. July 10, 1957
Chamber Effort To Avert Bust Walkout; Offer By Intercity Committee. July 13, 1957
Mediation Meet Set In Bus Squabble Here. July 15, 1957
NLRB Calls For Bus Firm Vote; Employes To Decide On Union--If Any. July 23, 1957
Bus Employes Hold Election; May Pick Union--Or None At All. August 6, 1957
Bus Employes Change Unions; Select Teamsters At NLRB Election. August 7, 1957
Transit To Seek new Bus Franchise. September 15, 1957
City Transit Asks New Franchise. September 16, 1957
City To CondemnPrinting Shop For Parking Structure. September 17, 1957
Agree On New Bus Franchise; Two Amendments Set For Ordinance. September 30, 1957
Bus Firm Accepts 10-Year Franchise. November 27, 1957
Bus Company To curtail Service; 3 Outlying Areas Will Be Affected. November 22, 1958
City Can't Require Bus Service At Financial Loss; Protestors Are Told. December 2, 1958
City Transit Buys 2 Buses; New Models Will Go In Service Soon. June 12, 1960
Large Send-Off For New Buses; City, Chamber To Mark First Trip. June 22, 1960
36 Chamber Members Initiate Transit Firm's Airliner Buses; New Vehicles Cost $26,000 Each. June 22, 1960
Feels Transfers Will Continue; Optimistic NOte By Omaha Mayor. July 1, 1960
Bus Firm Would Hike City Fares; Proposal Needs Council Approval. August 16, 1960
Council Okays Bus Rate Hike; Intraqcity Rides To Cost Nickel More. November 22, 1960
Bus Transfers May Cost More; Kiger Plans 5c Fee On Intercity Line. December 17, 1968
Transit Line Seeking Elimination Of Tokens. November 6, 1962
Busses Planned For New Area. June 5, 1969
End Manawa Bus Service. August 12, 1969
Santa 'Moonlights' As A Bus Driver. December 15, 1969
Bus Firm Welcomes Federal Funds Vow. December 6, 1970
Future Sees Mass System; City Transit In Trouble. April 25, 1971
Bus Drivers Agree On Contracts. July 29, 1971
Sioux City Trip Might Help Buses. August 9, 1971
Council Uncertain About Bus System; Fear 'Hasty Decision' Before Nov. 1. August 10, 1971
Bus Cuts Hamper Students; Within Three-Mile Limit. August 12, 1971
Bus Passengers Surveyed By City. August 26, 1971
No Agreement Yet On C.B. Bus Service. october 21, 1971
Two -Thirds Bus Riders Need Passage To Work; 38.6% Travel To Omaha. October 23, 1971
City May Subsidize Bus Line Operation; Reach Tentative Agreement. October 27, 1971
Council Votes 4-1 To Subsidize Buses; Until Jan. 31. November 2, 1971
CB Men Like Bus Sytem At Sioux City. November 26, 1971
Study Transit At Kansas City. December 9, 1971
Meeting On Buses For Katelman, Leahy. January 6, 1972
Metro Transit Recommended; Regional Concept 'Most Practical'. January 7, 1971
Transit President Says He Wasn't Informed Of Cut. January 8, 1972
Feeder Line Buses Terminate Jan. 31; Mini-Buses Eyed. January 19, 1972
Kiger Explaines Bus Route End. January 23, 1972
Omaha Company Wants Bus Line. January 24, 1972
New Proposition May Solve CB Bus Situation. January 27, 1972
Alcohol To Keep The Buses Running. January 28, 1972
Bus Fares Go Up As Of Tuesday. February 1, 1972
Council Authorizes Bus Firm Appraisal. March 21, 1972
Federal Grant Could Allow Bus Takeover In C.B., Omaha. March 23, 1972
Transit Service Future Depends On Federal Grant. April 25, 1972
City Approval To Joint Bust Solution. May 3, 1972
Katelman Says Bus Service Won't Terminate. May 11, 1972
City Transit Price Is Set. May 12, 1972
Council Makes It Official, Purchase City Transit Lines. May 16, 1972
Busing Contract Not Affected By Levy In Omaha. May 25, 1972
Metropolitan Bus Price May Be Lower; 5 Attend Public Hearing. May 17, 1972
OTA Takes Over Reins. July 1, 1972
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Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
Date
1950-1972
Format
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Type
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Identifier
City_Transit_Lines_Inc
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Council Bluffs, Iowa
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