Baxters Buses
1914-1962
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The firm of Baxter's
Bus Services Ltd was
founded in 1914 by
Mr and Mrs James
Baxter and known as
James Baxter motor
hirer and removal
contractor,
Coatbridge. The
first vehicle to be
purchased was a
second hand Arrol
Johnston, of no
uncertain age and
was replaced in 1916
by the Clyde, known
as "Baxter's
Bluebird". Solid
tyres, oil side
lamps and acetylene
hand lamps.