1958
Tramcar operation in Aberdeen ended on Saturday 3 May; the normal Bridge of Dee-Bridge of Don service ceased at 18.00 when a fleet of new Metro-Cammell or Park Royal-bodied AEC Regent Vs took over. That evening, a six-tram procession took place from Bridge of Dee to the Town House, joined over part of the route by one of the original horse trams. The replacement Bridges bus service was extended at each end to Balgownie and Garthdee, incorporating previous bus/tram feeder routes.
1968
Glasgow Corporation’s 1967 Alexander-bodied Leyland Atlantean LA362 was converted to a one-man operated bus and used on service 21 (Midland Street-Pollok), alongside Leyland Panthers LS31-3 and Leyland Worldmaster LS26.
Pay as You Enter exhortations were painted at various places; a destination blind showing both termini in the same display was incorporated; former AEC Regent headlamps were added as reversing lights; and a periscope fitted for upper deck surveillance.
1978
The Eastern Scottish 159 new vehicle intake comprised Volvo Ailsa B55-10/Alexander VV773-82 (CSG 773-82S); Seddon Pennine VII/Plaxton Supreme YS783-94 (CSG 783- 94S), ZS795-811 (DFS 795-811S), ZS872-901 (GSX 872-901T); similar Alexander Y-type S812-51…
