All STC transit franchises were purchased by the public Central New York Regional Transportation Authority in 1972, continuing their operation as CNY Centro.
Only seven streetcar lines remained, with the rest of the routes previously converted to bus operation.
The last day of streetcar operation in Syracuse was January 4, 1941, when the Walnut, Westcott, Butternut, and Wolf lines were closed.
Cars 1074 and 1078 were coupled together as the final train operated for the benefit of transit officials and local politicians.
Bus transportation continued to be offered through the 1950s and 1960s, and new fleets of diesel buses were purchased as routes were expanded to serve the growing suburbs.