First Bus UK News - Press Releases

First Bus to introduce new cross-city service in Worcester

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:13:00 Z

New through route to avoid changing buses

More frequent services on Saturdays

Watts Way Travel to use First Charge network to expand electric coach operations

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:45:00 Z

Watts Way Travel, a London-based electric coach operator, is using the First Charge network to support the continued expansion of its zero-emission operations across the UK.

First Bus launches three-year partnership with Air Ambulances UK

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:38:00 Z

First Bus has announced Air Ambulances UK as its new national charity partner, committing to a three-year partnership that will help support the lifesaving work of the UK's 21 air ambulance charities.

First Bus teams up with Leeds hospitals to help mums-to-be make vital appointments

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:45:00 Z

Bus operator to provide 1,000 Day tickets to help vulnerable women in pregnancy

Final Hengrove diesel bus donated to Bristol community arts project

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:30:00 Z

The last diesel double-decker operating from Hengrove depot in Bristol has been donated by First Bus to Circular ArtSpace, helping bring an innovative arts project to life.

First Bus plays its part in powering the Commonwealth Games organising team

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:19:00 Z

First Bus will be helping to power the 2026 Commonwealth Games team when the action gets underway in Glasgow this week.

Norfolk County Council visits Great Yarmouth depot to see £13.8 million investment transforming local bus services

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:22:00 Z

Norfolk County Council representatives have visited First Bus's Great Yarmouth depot to see first-hand a £13.8 million investment that is transforming bus services across the town.

First Bus gears up for Weymouth summer season with more Park & Ride trips

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:20:00 Z

Increased frequency to be introduced from 23 July
Improvements to network and facilities funded by Dorset Council

Sizewell C appoints SPS to deliver workforce transport services, creating at least 400 jobs

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:30:00 Z

Specialist Passenger Solutions (SPS) to run Sizewell C’s park and ride services
SPS to recruit 400 workers, with 75% expected to be new trainees
Company builds on success at Hinkley Point C, where it transports over 12,000 passengers daily

New data from FirstGroup shows investment in cleaner and greener transport is reducing emissions and boosting access to environmentally friendly transport

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:09:00 Z

30%* reduction in emissions since 2020
1,450 zero-emission buses delivering 189 million passenger journeys
Progress delivered by investments of more than £500million in the last four years