https://news.firstbus.co.uk/ News from First Bus UK en-GB PRgloo 6a465f47ef42c677880c7e65 https://news.firstbus.co.uk/news/new-data-from-firstgroup-shows-investment-in-cleaner-and-greener-transport-is-reducing-emissions-and-boosting-access-to-environmentally-friendly-transport Featured <ul> <li><strong>30%* reduction in emissions since 2020</strong>&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>1,450 zero-emission buses delivering 189 million passenger journeys</strong>&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Progress delivered by investments of more than £500million in the last four years</strong>&nbsp;</li> </ul> Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:09:00 Z 6a44c0e5ef42c677880c6ace https://news.firstbus.co.uk/news/first-bus-to-introduce-improvements-across-south-essex-network <ul> <li><strong>Changes to bus services in Chelmsford, Basildon, Colchester and South Essex</strong></li> <li><strong>New connections to Broomfield and Basildon hospitals</strong></li> <li><strong>Cross-city connections in Chelmsford</strong></li> <li><strong>Links to rail stations for integrated transport</strong></li> <li><strong>Summer season ‘zoo line’ in Colchester</strong></li> </ul> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:39:00 Z 6a43f52bef42c677880c6984 https://news.firstbus.co.uk/news/new-express-service-from-first-bus-expands-faster-travel-to-portsmouth-harbour-and-southsea Featured <ul> <li><strong>Service X3 begins on Sunday 26 July</strong></li> <li><strong>Travel time to Southsea nearly halved</strong></li> <li><strong>Fareham to Portsmouth Harbour journey in 35 minutes</strong></li> </ul> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:30:00 Z 6a3e915cef42c677880c42e1 https://news.firstbus.co.uk/news/first-bus-in-leeds-offers-free-travel-to-military-cadets-and-veterans-to-support-armed-forces-day-and-special-city-event <ul> <li><strong>Free travel on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June</strong></li> <li><strong>Ex-military employees at First Bus encouraged to wear uniform while in service</strong></li> </ul> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:49:00 Z 6a3bdd27ef42c677880c171c https://news.firstbus.co.uk/news/first-charge-to-showcase-high-power-low-cost-ev-charging-for-commercial-fleets-at-rtx-2026 <ul> <li>First Charge to exhibit commercial EV charging network at stand N4 at RTX 2026</li> <li>High-power charging of up to 400kW available from 33p/kWh across growing UK network</li> <li>Charging hubs designed to meet the needs of HGVs and commercial fleet operators</li> <li>First Charge expert to join industry panel on the future of electric freight infrastructure</li> </ul> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:46:00 Z 6a3942d5ef42c677880bf9b9 https://news.firstbus.co.uk/news/first-bus-offers-free-travel-to-military-cadets-and-veterans-to-support-armed-forces-day <ul> <li><strong>Free travel on Saturday 27 June.</strong></li> <li><strong>Ex-military employees at First Bus encouraged to wear uniform while in service</strong></li> </ul> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:30:00 Z 6a39167fef42c677880bf529 https://news.firstbus.co.uk/news/first-bus-backs-growth-of-yorkshire-coach-businesses-with-gbp-4-5-million-investment First Bus is continuing to strengthen its Yorkshire coach businesses, with more than £4.5 million invested in new vehicles and operational improvements across York Pullman, Tetley’s Coaches and J&B Travel.

]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:02:00 Z 6a356548ef42c677880beb1a https://news.firstbus.co.uk/news/bravery-of-first-bus-drivers-is-recognised-at-national-awards Featured <ul> <li><strong>Two drivers at Glasgow depots receive honours</strong></li> </ul> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:30:00 Z 6a32d0e9ef42c677880bcc23 https://news.firstbus.co.uk/news/pride-bus-to-join-the-festival-fun-and-games-in-chelmsford Featured Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:15:00 Z 6a338c22ef42c677880bcd3a https://news.firstbus.co.uk/news/results-202526 Featured FirstGroup has today released its full year results for 2025/26.

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