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New data from FirstGroup shows investment in cleaner and greener transport is reducing emissions and boosting access to environmentally friendly transport

  • 30%* reduction in emissions since 2020 
  • 1,450 zero-emission buses delivering 189 million passenger journeys 
  • Progress delivered by investments of more than £500million in the last four years 
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First Bus to introduce improvements across South Essex network

  • Changes to bus services in Chelmsford, Basildon, Colchester and South Essex
  • New connections to Broomfield and Basildon hospitals
  • Cross-city connections in Chelmsford
  • Links to rail stations for integrated transport
  • Summer season ‘zoo line’ in Colchester
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New express service from First Bus expands faster travel to Portsmouth Harbour and Southsea

  • Service X3 begins on Sunday 26 July
  • Travel time to Southsea nearly halved
  • Fareham to Portsmouth Harbour journey in 35 minutes