Press Releases

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

• 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

• 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 

• Changes to bus services in Chelmsford, Basildon, Colchester and South Essex
• New connections to Broomfield and Basildon hospitals
• Cross-city connections in Chelmsford
• Links to rail stations for integrated transport
• Summer season ‘zoo line’ in Colchester

• Service X3 begins on Sunday 26 July
• Travel time to Southsea nearly halved
• Fareham to Portsmouth Harbour journey in 35 minutes

• Free travel on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June
• Ex-military employees at First Bus encouraged to wear uniform while in service