Press Releases

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Evie bus character brings children’s book to life for Lydgate J&I School pupils

  • Life-size character surprises children at Kirklees school
  • Children’s storybook published by First Bus in North and West Yorkshire
  • Tale to help schools and parents teach youngsters about carbon footprint
  • Travel confidence for Year 6 pupils to use bus for secondary school
David Adam, Operations Manager at First Aberdeen with students from Robert Gordon University (3)

BYE-BYE BOOZEY BASHES: A fifth of Brits love nothing more than a “boring” birthday

  • One in five Brits (20%) proudly proclaim they are “boring now” and are seeking more low-key birthday celebrations 
  • Gen Z and Millennials represent the largest percentages of people seeking a quiet night in – at 20% and 21%, respectively 
  • Celebrating the big three-zero this month, First Bus is giving away free single tickets to anyone also turning 30 in June  
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First Bus in York spearheads £20m investment in new ticket machines

  • Bus operator and Ticketer renew partnership
  • York fleet among first to receive smart ticketing technology
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First Bus and Ticketer renew partnership following £20m investment

  • New ticket machines (ETMs) to be rolled out across the entire First Bus fleet, demonstrating the brand’s commitment to best-in-class service for customers 
First Bus driver in cab

All aboard for summer savings: Bus travel made cheaper with new saver fares

First Bus in Berkshire is making it easier than ever to get around with the launch of its ‘Summer Saver’ special bus fares.

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Bristol’s first electrified bus depot opened by government minister and new mayor

Bristol’s first electrified bus depot was opened today by a government minister and the West of England’ new mayor.

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Pride bus to join the parade in York

  • New livery for Pride celebrations message across the city
  • Special discounted day ticket for travel to the Knavesmire
First Bus Glasgow 850 - L to R - Graeme Macfarlan, Commercial Director for First Bus Scotland, & Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council

First Bus celebrates Glasgow 850 with over 7,500 free bus journeys

Everyone attending next weekend’s Clyde Chorus live music event will get a free First Bus two-trip ticket to travel sustainably to and from the festivities

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Specially branded ‘Loading Bay’ bus reveals what’s on as weekend travel offer announced

  • Branded bus promotes programme of events at Loading Bay
  • Bradford Weekender ticket gives unlimited travel for group of 5
  • Tickets on sale from Friday 23 May