Express 80 Sunk the Canal Streetcar

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Express 80 bus service made it easy to discontinue streetcar service. NOPSI's Express 80 From the late-1960s, riders board a NOPSI bus on the Express 80 route. NOPSI operated this line as an "express" option to its Canal - Lake Vista via Canal Blvd line. The bus, NOPSI 251, is a General Motors "New Looks" bus. They, along with buses from Flxable, replaced the maroon and cream GM "Old Looks" buses, and similar designs from White. The sign at the top front advertises color televisions. The amber lights on either side of the roll board (the route designator) flashed, informing...