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W. Alexander & Sons

Former bus operator and coachbuilder

W. Alexander & Sons Ltd was a bus operator and coachbuilder in Scotland. The company grew from small beginnings to become the largest bus operator in Scotland, and one of the largest in the U.K., by the time it was split up in 1961.2 It was founded by Walter Alexander.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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Routemaster RM560 (EDS 50A), 2009 Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust open day (3)
Photo: Andy Mitchell from Glasgow, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

W. Alexander & Sons Ltd was a bus operator and coachbuilder in Scotland. The company grew from small beginnings to become the largest bus operator in Scotland, and one of the largest in the U.K., by the time it was split up in 1961.2

The story

Founded by Walter Alexander.1

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