First Bus recognised at 2025 UK Bus Awards
First Bus has scooped several top prizes at one of the country’s leading transport awards.
First Bus announces proposals to cease operations in Cornwall
- Proposal to withdraw all First Bus services in Cornwall in 2026
- Above inflation costs, falling passenger numbers and an increasingly competitive market have led to difficult decision
- Focus is on supporting colleagues and a smooth transition
First Bus invests in new express service to Glasgow Fort
- X43 Express to begin on Saturday 22 November
- Hourly service operating throughout weekends
- Strong demand anticipated in build up to festive season
First Bus invests in more buses on Park and Ride to support shoppers, retailers and hospitality as York gears up for Christmas
- Additional services to run from 9 November to 21 December
- Increased frequency at all six sites on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
First Bus gives Remembrance free travel for all Armed Forces, veterans and cadets
- 5,700 buses across the country providing free journeys
- Wear military uniform, badges or show driver Service ID card when boarding
- First Bus has a strong affiliation with the Armed Forces, with many veterans working for the business
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First Bus and FlixBus announce partnership expansion for 2026
Leading UK-wide operator First Bus and global travel tech company FlixBus are announcing the expansion of their partnership, with 11 new vehicles set to join the FlixBus network from spring 2026.
Colchester’s Jonathon Hunt wins national ‘Manager of the Year’ Gold at UK Bus Awards
Colchester-based Jonathon Hunt has been named ‘Manager of the Year’ at the 2025 UK Bus Awards, one of the highest honours in the UK bus industry.
Basildon becomes Essex’s first electric bus depot as First Bus completes £30.6 million transformation
Basildon has become home to Essex’s first fully electric bus depot following the completion of a £30.6 million project delivered by First Bus in partnership with Essex County Council and backed by the Department for Transport’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA2) scheme.
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