First Bus UK News - Press Releases

First Bus and Hampshire County Council launch £1 adult single evening promotional fare

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:56:00 Z

Scheme to run from Friday 23 October until Thursday 17 December
£1 adult single fare available on journeys from stops within the First Bus Hampshire Zone from 6pm

First Bus electric fleet hits 100 in Norfolk

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:36:00 Z

Additional 14 electric buses begin serving new areas of Norwich
Latest phase of £13.8m joint investment with Norfolk County Council
60% of First Bus fleet in region now electric

First Bus advises customers of diversions in Weymouth due to Dorchester Road closure

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:30:00 Z

Road fully closed from Monday 19 October
Gas mains works to last until March 2027
Services 2, 10 and X51 to use alterative route

First Bus joins Heroes Network to help ex-Forces colleagues build new careers

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:30:00 Z

Bus operator begins new membership with Help for Heroes

York Pullman opens new routes into transport careers with driver training & apprenticeships

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:31:00 Z

Leading Yorkshire coach operator, York Pullman, is creating new routes into transport careers through a new driver training programme and the introduction of apprenticeships for the first time.

FirstGroup strengthens Aberdeen coach business with acquisition of J.D. Peace & Co Aberdeen Ltd.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:23:00 Z

FirstGroup plc is expanding its coach operations in Aberdeen with the acquisition of established local operator, J.D.Peace & Co Aberdeen Ltd, also known as Peace Coaches.

First Bus programme helps NEETs find work in Greater Manchester

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:30:00 Z

First Bus is celebrating another success story from its Routes to Work programme, after a young Rochdale resident secured a full-time role at the company, following work experience through the initiative.

FirstGroup acquires Gloucestershire-based KB Coaches as UK coach portfolio grows

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:33:00 Z

FirstGroup plc has acquired Gloucestershire-based KB Coaches, adding 30 vehicles to its growing UK and Ireland coach portfolio, and establishing a presence in the county.

First Bus and Bulls boost wheelchair user travel confidence

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:30:00 Z

Bumper year for First Bus open-top service along east Norfolk coast

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:30:00 Z

Almost 10% growth on previous 12 months

August was the busiest month