First Bus UK News - Press Releases

First Bus increases frequency connecting villages to York city centre

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:30:00 Z

Changes come into effect on Sunday 31 May
Service 10 between Poppleton and Stamford Bridge to run every 30 minutes
Service 11 between Bishopthorpe and Heworth/Ashley Park to double trips to twice an hour

First Bus and Huddersfield Town lift trophy for bringing families to first-time match

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:03:00 Z

National recognition from EFL in end-of-season awards
Hundreds of families from Batley and Dewsbury see live match for the first time

First Bus launches UK-first trial to support National Grid using electric bus depots

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:00 Z

First Bus trialling the use of its electric bus depots to help balance the UK’s electricity system by adjusting when vehicles charge, reducing wasted renewable energy.

First Bus to the (Fire and) rescue

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:30:00 Z

It’s been all hands to the pump since First Bus donated a retired bus to West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS).

First Bus to simplify South Essex network from Sunday 31 May

Tue, 05 May 2026 07:45:00 Z

Creation of core high frequency travel corridors
New 24-hour service from Southend to Basildon
Early and late X30 trips to Southend Airport
New connection to Southend Hospital

First Bus and Combined Authority shuttle showcases sustainable travel at UKREiiF 2026

Tue, 05 May 2026 07:45:00 Z

Glasgow bus delays costing passengers 1.2 million hours a year

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:43:00 Z

First Bus calls for a collaborative partnership approach on bus priority as Pollokshaws Road named worst congestion hotspot

FirstGroup expands UK coach portfolio with acquisition of Wilfreda Beehive

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:00 Z

FirstGroup has acquired Wilfreda Luxury Coaches Limited, trading as Wilfreda Beehive based in Adwick le Street near Doncaster, further strengthening its position in the UK coach market and expanding the breadth of its customer proposition.

New leadership team in place at First Bus

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:00:00 Z

First Bus has confirmed a number of changes to its Managing Directors across the UK.

FirstGroup expands UK coach portfolio with acquisition of Bristol’s Eagle Coaches

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:06:00 Z

FirstGroup has acquired Eagle Coaches, a long-established family coach operator based in Bristol, further strengthening its position in the UK coach market and expanding the breadth of its customer proposition.