Private company

London General Omnibus Company

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Principal bus operator in London between 1855 and 1933

The London General Omnibus Company or LGOC, was the principal bus operator in London between 1855 and 1933. It was also, for a short period between 1909 and 1912, a motor bus manufacturer.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

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The London General Omnibus Company or LGOC, was the principal bus operator in London between 1855 and 1933. It was also, for a short period between 1909 and 1912, a motor bus manufacturer.2

Products and brands

LGOC began producing motor omnibuses for its own use in 1909 at works established in premises inherited from Vanguard at Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, London. The first model built was the LGOC X-type, which was designed by Frank Searle, LGOC's chief engineer. The X-type was followed by the LGOC B-type, from the same designer.

After the Underground Group's acquisition of the LGOC in 1912, the bus manufacturing elements of the LGOC were split out to create the Associated Equipment Company (AEC).

From Wikipedia’s article on London General Omnibus Company, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Acquisitions

  1. Jul 9, 1930Acquired Green Line Coaches1
  2. Succeeded by London Passenger Transport Board1

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