First Bus UK News - Press Releases

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.

First for First Bus in social value charter mark

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 Z

First Bus has become the UK’s first transport operator to be awarded Charter Mark status by the Social Recruitment Advocacy Group (SRAG).

Bus carries conservation message and new connections for Colchester Zoological Society

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:42:00 Z

Fully branded bus supports conservation message
75 service extended to Chelmsford as new 375 from 12 April

First Bus to take over running of Cumbernauld-Glasgow X25 service sooner

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:30:00 Z

New operator to begin on Sunday 29 March
Half-price travel for adults during first month of service
Latest ticketing technology on board

£18M investment to accelerate electric bus rollout in Scotland

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:00:00 Z

First Bus has today announced an additional £18m electrification programme in Scotland.

FirstGroup rises up the ranks of Europe’s 50 Most Sustainable Corporations

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:04:00 Z

FirstGroup plc, a leading bus and rail operator, has again been recognised as one of Europe’s 50 Most Sustainable Corporations, rising 15 places from last year to number 31 in the rankings.

Cheshire coach operator Merediths expands with new depot near Chester

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:16:00 Z

A long-established Cheshire coach operator has expanded its regional presence with the opening of a new depot on the outskirts of Chester.

Longest-serving First Bus driver in York reaches last stop after 52 years

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:12:00 Z

First Bus announces half-price travel as it takes over Cumbernauld-Glasgow service

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:30:00 Z

Adult return journeys at half price
New weekly travel options for adults and students
Services to begin on Easter Sunday 5 April
Weekly and monthly tickets bought from Stagecoach valid until 12 and 19 April

Bus industry swaps steering wheels for spades for milestone environmental project

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:31:00 Z

The bus industry swapped steering wheels for spades this week as 1,000 trees were planted as part of an electric bus environmental project.