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The Omnibus Corporation

Former American bus holding company1

The Omnibus Corporation (also Omnibus Corporation of America) is an American bus company that was formed in 1924 and acquired control of Fifth Avenue Coach Company and the Chicago Motor Coach Company with John D. Hertz as chairman. In 1953, it purchased Yellow Drive-It-Yourself from General Motors and sold its interests in public transport.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1924Founded1

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The Omnibus Corporation (also Omnibus Corporation of America) is an American bus company that was formed in 1924 and acquired control of Fifth Avenue Coach Company and the Chicago Motor Coach Company with John D. Hertz as chairman. In 1953, it purchased Yellow Drive-It-Yourself from General Motors and sold its interests in public transport.2

Corporate structure

The Omnibus Corporation sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

From Wikidata.1

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by The Hertz Corporation1

Timeline

  1. 1924Founded Founded1

Sources

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