Jacksonville, Florida - Jacksonville Coach Co. School Fare Transit Token (FL 380 U)
This collectible transportation token was issued by the Jacksonville Coach Company of Jacksonville, Florida and is cataloged as Atwood-Coffee FL 380 U.
The token was used for school fare transportation, allowing students to ride local bus services at a special reduced rate.
Token Details:
- Issuer: Jacksonville Coach Co.
- Location: Jacksonville, Florida
- Type: Transit / bus fare token
- Category: School fare token
- Catalog: Atwood-Coffee FL 380 U
- Value: School Fare
- Material: Metal alloy
- Shape: Round
- Era: Mid-20th century
Historical Background:
The Jacksonville Coach Company provided bus transportation services in Jacksonville during the period when privately operated bus companies were replacing earlier streetcar systems and expanding local transit networks. Special fare tokens, such as school fare issues, were used by transit companies to simplify fare collection and provide discounted rides for students.
Transit tokens are collected today as historical reminders of everyday transportation in American cities. This Jacksonville Coach Co. token represents a piece of Florida transportation history and the era when school children relied on local bus systems for daily travel.
This token is a great addition to collections of:
- Transit tokens
- Florida exonumia
- Bus transportation memorabilia
- School fare collectibles
- Jacksonville history items
Please examine photographs carefully for the exact condition, wear, color, and surface details of the token being offered.
