Spokane City Lines

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Spokane City Lines (SCL) was a mass transit company that operated in Spokane, Washington, United States, from 1945 until 1972.

History

In June 1945, the sale of Spokane United Railways was announced. As a subsidiary of Washington Water Power, the transit operation would be sold to Pacific City Lines for $850,000 and operate as a new company to be known as Spokane City Lines. [1] Several days later, articles of incorporation were filed for the new transit company. [2] Following state approval, the new company began operations on July 7, 1945. [3]

In January 1968, transit workers with Spokane City Lines went on strike after a settlement on wages broke down. [4] Following a successful ballot proposition to impose a household tax to funding public transportation, Spokane City Line was selected to operate the newly created Spokane Transit System on behalf of the City of Spokane. [5] [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Buyers Will Incorporate New Local Concern". Spokesman-Review. 7 June 1945. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  2. ↑ "Bus Lines Firm Is Incorporated". Spokane Chronicle. 11 June 1945. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  3. ↑ "Bus Line Change Tomorrow". Spokane Chronicle. 6 July 1945. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  4. ↑ "City Takes Bus Strike in Stride". The Spokesman-Review. 17 January 1968. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  5. ↑ "Municipal Bus System Winner". The Spokesman-Review. 8 May 1968. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  6. ↑ "Tuesday Is Goal for Bus Service". The Spokesman-Review. 6 June 1968. Retrieved 18 May 2025.


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