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When an author tries to share original, objective and detailed content, well written or illustrated, on a certain topic, offering me pleasant moments of research – he deserves my respect and gratitude. Including your website on this list is also a way of saying – thank you. ●

Quando um autor tenta partilhar conteúdo original, objectivo e detalhado, bem escrito ou ilustrado, sobre um determinado tema, oferecendo-me agradáveis momentos de pesquisa – merece o meu respeito e gratidão. Incluir o seu website nesta lista é também uma forma de dizer – obrigado. ●


By alphabetical order | Por ordem alfabética



ChicagoBus   
English | by Kevin Zolkiewicz, Stanley Garmon

Classic Fast Ferries   
English | by Tim Timoleon
Unfortunately, this page appears to have become permanently inaccessible in 2024. A significant loss for all researchers on this topic. Link deactivated.
Detroit Transit History 
English | by H B Craig, II

Land Transport Guru 
English 

LEXICAR Brasil 
Português | by João F Scharinger

Old Bus Photos
English
Unfortunately, this page appears to have become permanently inaccessible in 2024. A significant loss for all researchers on this topic. Link deactivated.
The Trolley Dodger
English | by David Sadowski

Tom's Bus Page
English | by Tom

Transportes XXI
Português 


You Tube channels

BUS TV
German | presented by Sascha Böhnke

Jay Leno's Garage
English | by Jay Leno

English 

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