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fuckyeahtoronto: The first transit system in Toronto commenced in 1849, connecting St. Lawrence Market to the Red Lion Inn (shown above in 1886) in Yorkville. Williams Omnibus Bus Lines was the first mass transportation system in the old City of Toronto, with four six-passenger buses. Established in 1849 by local cabinetmaker Burt Williams, it consisted of horse-drawn stagecoaches operating from the St. Lawrence Market to the Red Lion Hotel in Yorkville. The bus line was a great success, and four larger vehicles were added in 1850. After a few years, even more buses were in use, and were operating every few minutes. The bus system lasted only until 1862, when it was bought out by the TSR. The omnibuses were manufactured by Williams’ own cabinet-making store on Yonge Street, H. Burt Williams.

fuckyeahtoronto:

The first transit system in Toronto commenced in 1849, connecting St. Lawrence Market to the Red Lion Inn (shown above in 1886) in Yorkville.

Williams Omnibus Bus Lines was the first mass transportation system in the old City of Toronto, with four six-passenger buses. Established in 1849 by local cabinetmaker Burt Williams, it consisted of horse-drawn stagecoaches operating from the St. Lawrence Market to the Red Lion Hotel in Yorkville. The bus line was a great success, and four larger vehicles were added in 1850. After a few years, even more buses were in use, and were operating every few minutes. The bus system lasted only until 1862, when it was bought out by the TSR. The omnibuses were manufactured by Williams’ own cabinet-making store on Yonge Street, H. Burt Williams.

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