The return of servicemen from World War I in the late 1910s provided fresh impetus to the motor omnibus industry. Here, suddenly, were thousands of men with experience working with heavy vehicles – all looking for work.
As World War I came to an end in the late 1910s, the motor omnibus industry experienced a significant boost due to the arrival of thousands of veterans who had gained hands-on experience operating heavy vehicles during their military service. These men were eager to find employment.