31.   It was driven by a retired driver running a private bus service, the report said.

32.   Many private bus companies and ferry lines stopped service, although public-run service continued, as did railroad service.

33.   Many private bus companies and ferry lines have stopped service, although public transportation, including railroads, continued operating.

34.   Many private bus companies canceled their routes from Madrid to the north of Spain as ice and snow caused the close of several mountain passes, news reports said.

35.   Many private bus companies and ferry lines stopped service, although public transportation, including railroads, continued operating.

36.   Officials argue the privatization experiment was a disaster, saying private buses cannot provide disciplined and safe mass transportation.

37.   Other regions also were contracting private bus firms to circumvent the transport strike.

38.   Private buses also were off the roads.

39.   Private bus owners took advantage of even that slight rise to inflate their fares.

40.   Private buses often go fast to make as many trips as possible to boost revenue.