 In return, the GWR took a minority share holding in the renamed Western Welsh.In 1931, the GWR sold their bus company shareholdings to British Electric Traction, who continued expansion of the company by acquisition.As with other BET companies, Western Welsh's fleet included a significant number of AEC and Leyland types, including AEC Bridgemasters and Albion Nimbuses, all of which appeared in the company's familiar all-red livery.