Bowman's Bus Services
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Milton Bowman
| Parent | Jack Bowman Milton Bowman |
|---|---|
| Commenced operation | April 1935 |
| Ceased operation | 23 February 1974 |
| Headquarters | St Agnes |
| Service area | Adelaide |
| Service type | Bus operator |
| Depots | 1 |
| Fleet | 42 (February 1974)] |
Bowman's Bus Services was an Australian bus company in Adelaide.
In April 1935, David Bowman commenced operating a weekly bus service from Hope Valley to the Adelaide central business district via Peserverance Road. The service quickly expanded to become twice daily. From circa 1937, a second service commenced from Tea Tree Gully to One Tree Hill.[1]
A second service from Tea Tree Gully to Adelaide via North East Road later commenced. Following David Bowman's passing in 1967, it passed to his sons, Jack and Milton.[1]
By the early 1970s, Bowman's had expanded to operate nine routes:
- 540: One Tree Hill to Adelaide central business district
- 541: Fairview Park to Adelaide central business district
- 542: Tea Tree Gully to Adelaide central business district
- 543: Redwood Park to Adelaide central business district
- 544: Westfield Tea Tree Plaza to Modbury Heights
- 550: St Agnes to Adelaide central business district
- 551: St Agnes to Adelaide central business district
- 560: Tea Tree Gully to Elizabeth
- 561: Tea Tree Gully to Salisbury
In early 1974, Bowman's became an AAT Kings contractor.[2]
With falling revenues and rising costs, on 11 February 1974 the routes of Bowman's, along with those of 11 other operators, were taken over by the Municipal Tramways Trust.[1][3][4][5]