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Walter Alexander & Co (Coachbuilders) Ltd was a Scottish builder of bus
Walter Alexander & Co (Coachbuilders) Ltd was a Scottish builder of bus and coach bodywork based in Falkirk. The company was formed in 1947 to continue the coachbuilding activities of W. Alexander & Sons when their bus service operation was nationalised. After several mergers and changes of ownership it now forms part of Alexander Dennis.
(Picture) Bus Bedlam...this Aberdeen street, clogged with buses, is like others all over the country as bus wars intensify.
27th September 1994
Staff
Daily Record
Mirrorpix
Glasgow
Scotland
Walter Alexander Coachbuilders
Media ID 21685216
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1994 Buses Coaches Commuting Company Public Transport
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Bus Bedlam - A Snapshot of the Intense Bus Wars in 1990s Scotland
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a chaotic scene on an Aberdeen street back in September 27th, 1994. The image showcases a bustling thoroughfare overwhelmed by buses, creating what can only be described as "Bus Bedlam". This snapshot serves as a stark reminder of the fierce competition that engulfed the public transport sector during this era. At the center of this vehicular frenzy lies Walter Alexander & Co (Coachbuilders) Ltd, a renowned Scottish builder of bus and coach bodywork based in Falkirk. Established in 1947 to continue the coachbuilding legacy of W. Alexander & Sons after their bus service operation was nationalized, this company played a significant role in shaping Scotland's transportation landscape. As bus wars intensified all over the country, scenes like these became commonplace. The struggle for dominance among various companies led to streets clogged with buses vying for passengers' attention and loyalty. Commuters were caught amidst this chaos, witnessing firsthand how public transport transformed into an arena for fierce competition. While Walter Alexander & Co has undergone mergers and changes of ownership since then, it remains an integral part of Alexander Dennis today. This photograph not only immortalizes a moment from our past but also symbolizes an era when commuting became synonymous with navigating through intense battles fought on wheels.
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