Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2nd-8th June 2025 GVVT salutes its most important asset – its people. Without you, nothing works. As the nation marks Volunteers’ Week, we celebrate the army of men and women who freely give time, literally to keep the wheels turning. From the owners who make vehicles available […]
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GVVT has recruited its first patron – broadcasting legend Ken Bruce MBE. The man who spins the hits insists he has spotted a chart-topper in Bridgeton Bus Garage. Ken will take up his role on September 1, marking a major moment for the Trust as it seeks to build its […]
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We’re celebrating the centenary of the introduction of motorbuses by Glasgow Corporation Transport in 1924 with a special parade through the streets of Glasgow. Buses were initially introduced to provide feeder services to the city’s massive tram network. The first route ran from Greendyke Street to Maryhill, starting on Monday […]
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GVVT welcomes the oldest surviving Glasgow Corporation bus to Bridgeton Bus Garage GVVT welcomed Sir Brian Souter to Bridgeton Bus Garage today (Wednesday 6th March). Sir Brian has loaned the Trust a bus from his collection. It is no ordinary bus. It is a 1928 Glasgow Corporation Transport Leyland Titan TD1, […]
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By Ed Bonner More members, more visitors, more passengers than ever and a mighty supply of bacon rolls and burgers which if strung together would stretch from Bridgeton Bus Garage to George Square and back. Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust celebrated 2023, its 21st year, with a staggering set of superlatives: […]
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The Force is sure to be with you at a top event that’s out of this world. Darth Vader will open Family and Community Day at Bridgeton Bus Garage on Sunday, July 30, writes Ed Bonner. Supported by troopers from Star Wars Imperial Scottish Garrison, the Dark Lord will cut the […]
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A huge thank you to everyone who came to visit us today and support the work of the GVVT. This has been our busiest April Open Sunday on record, with around 700 visitors at Bridgeton Bus Garage. Passengers on our free bus service had 1100 rides, we think some people […]
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We’re delighted to offer our new 2023 GVVT Calendar, featuring 13 great images featuring of vehicles from the GVVT collection on the road. No increase in price from 2022, only £9.99 including post and packaging from the GVVT online shop
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We’re delighted to release the dates for our events in 2023, including our popular Open Sundays, Guided Tours, West End Bus Fest and Annual Open Weekend. Please see our Events Page for more details. 2022 has been one of our most successful years ever, with more visitors to Bridgeton Bus […]
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