Just before Christmas, on a cold winter’s day, the people were tired, with tokens ready to pay. They were bundled in coats, all grouped in a crush. They were standing curbside, away from the slush. When what before their wondering eyes should appear? A red-suited Santa bringing holiday cheer. He pulled to the curb with a great rattle and roar. He opened the door and hailed them aboard.
In this 1981 Blade archive photo, TARTA driver Jan Wolfe waves to passengers about to board the bus. TARTA gave him special permission to dress up for his early runs from Franklin Park Mall…