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

  • 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 
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First Bus to introduce improvements across South Essex network

  • 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
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New express service from First Bus expands faster travel to Portsmouth Harbour and Southsea

  • Service X3 begins on Sunday 26 July
  • Travel time to Southsea nearly halved
  • Fareham to Portsmouth Harbour journey in 35 minutes
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First Bus in Leeds offers free travel to military, cadets and veterans to support Armed Forces Day and special city event

  • Free travel on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June
  • Ex-military employees at First Bus encouraged to wear uniform while in service
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First Charge to showcase high-power, low-cost EV charging for commercial fleets at RTX 2026

  • First Charge to exhibit commercial EV charging network at stand N4 at RTX 2026
  • High-power charging of up to 400kW available from 33p/kWh across growing UK network
  • Charging hubs designed to meet the needs of HGVs and commercial fleet operators
  • First Charge expert to join industry panel on the future of electric freight infrastructure
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First Bus offers free travel to military, cadets and veterans to support Armed Forces Day

  • Free travel on Saturday 27 June.
  • Ex-military employees at First Bus encouraged to wear uniform while in service
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First Bus backs growth of Yorkshire coach businesses with £4.5 million investment

First Bus is continuing to strengthen its Yorkshire coach businesses, with more than £4.5 million invested in new vehicles and operational improvements across York Pullman, Tetley’s Coaches and J&B Travel.

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Bravery of First Bus drivers is recognised at national awards

  • Two drivers at Glasgow depots receive honours
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Full year results from FirstGroup

FirstGroup has today released its full year results for 2025/26.

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First Bus encourages fans to avoid ‘extra time’ after England games in the World Cup

  • Late evening buses and some overnight services will be operating in 10 towns, cities and regions in England: Bath, Bristol, Berkshire, Essex, Leeds, Norwich, Portsmouth, Southampton and Wessex/Dorset.
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First Bus Engineering Leader Awarded BEM in King's Birthday Honours

A First Bus engineering leader whose work has helped shape the future of bus engineering in the UK, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in The King's Birthday Honours.