Press Releases

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Steering the conversation: Millennials and Gen Zs make the most friendships on the bus

  • Three in 10 (30%) Brits have made long-lasting friendships with people they have met on the bus
  • Contrary to popular belief, it’s the younger generations who are nattering on the bus the most with half (46%) of Gen Z having made friends in this way
  • 82% of Brits feel public transport plays an important role in connecting communities
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First Bus announces new makeover as latest part of wider business transformation

  • Major milestone in First Bus’ transformation journey as business unveils new makeover to achieve consistent look and feel for Its customers
  • ‘Moving the everyday’ campaign launches to celebrate role of bus in bringing the nation together
  • First Bus’ relaunch represents shift the brand has undergone to re-focus business on its people and customers
Andreas Schorling, FlixBus UK MD & Andrew Jarvis, First Bus COO - Yutong

First Bus signs five-year deal with FlixBus as they partner to launch new UK coach services

  • Milestone partnership for rapidly growing FlixBus and transport industry leaders First Bus
  • 21 new vehicles operating on eight routes, stretching across England
  • New partnership will create 65 employment opportunities as part of First Bus’ growth strategy
First Bus Remembrance Day 2024 free travel offer

First Bus offers free travel for Remembrance Day to veterans and military personnel across entire UK network

  • First Bus is offering free travel for all veterans and UK Armed Forces personnel travelling to Remembrance Day activities on Sunday 10th November and Monday 11th November 
  • Veterans and military personnel will get a free return journey by wearing their military uniform or showing the driver their Service ID card 
  • First Bus has a strong affiliation with the Armed Forces, with many veterans working for the business   
New Learning Agreement

First Bus and Unite the Union push people-focused partnership to the next level

  • Ground-breaking new learning agreement provides new education opportunities
  • Significant investment sees creation of six new learning centre hubs
  • Around 10,000 frontline colleagues will have new learning modules at their fingertips to supercharge their careers
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NewPower secures first order from First Bus just weeks after launch

  • First Bus becomes first UK Bus operator to place order with New Power, a new enterprise that converts diesel buses into Zero Emission Electric Vehicles. 
  • An initial order of 32 buses has been placed that will serve four regions. 
First Bus x Cadburys Flake 99

First Bus teams up with Cadbury Flake 99 to launch free '99' service to take families to the seaside

  • Launch comes after new research amongst parents reveals kids are missing out on quintessential classic British seaside day trips
  • 7 in 10* parents in the UK admit they hardly ever take kids to the beach despite 95% saying a day at the beach is one of their favourite things about a UK summer
  • Hop aboard the ‘99 bus’ this summer to enjoy a free ride to the seaside and an essential part of summer, a beach-side Cadbury Flake 99