First Bus UK News - Press Releases

First Bus to introduce new network for Colchester

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:30:00 Z

New-look network begins on Sunday 20 December
Changes follow purchase of depot and routes from Arriva
More frequent buses, better connections and simpler journeys

First Bus has invested £3.5 million in Lakeside Coaches over two years

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:50:00 Z

14 new vehicles and upgraded engineering facilities benefit passengers and employees.

First Bus gives Remembrance free travel for all Armed Forces, veterans and cadets

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:42:00 Z

5,700 buses across the country providing free journeys

Wear military uniform, badges or show bus driver Service ID card when boarding

First Bus is one of the first businesses in the country to join the Heroes Network

First Bus invests in York Park and Ride to support Christmas shoppers and traders

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:30:00 Z

More frequent services and fresh timetables from Sunday 8 November

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.