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100 years of Glasgow Corporation Motorbuses

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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A Real Vintage Arrival

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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2023: A vintage year for GVVT

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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Darth Vader to open Family Day

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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Annual Open Weekend 2021

Join us for the return of the main event of our calendar, on 9th and 10th of October Visitors will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of yesteryear with our free vintage bus services to and from the City Centre and the Riverside Museum. The frequent service will […]

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