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First Bus 375 Colchester Zoo 2

Bus carries conservation message and new connections for Colchester Zoological Society

  • Fully branded bus supports conservation message
  • 75 service extended to Chelmsford as new 375 from 12 April
Network / Service Changes
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First Bus Glasgow X25 2

First Bus to take over running of Cumbernauld-Glasgow X25 service sooner

  • New operator to begin on Sunday 29 March
  • Half-price travel for adults during first month of service
  • Latest ticketing technology on board
Network / Service Changes
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First Bus Scotland 77 service 24-hr launch 4

£18M investment to accelerate electric bus rollout in Scotland

First Bus has today announced an additional £18m electrification programme in Scotland.

Electric Buses
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FirstGroup depot with electric charging facilities cropped

FirstGroup rises up the ranks of Europe’s 50 Most Sustainable Corporations

FirstGroup plc, a leading bus and rail operator, has again been recognised as one of Europe’s 50 Most Sustainable Corporations, rising 15 places from last year to number 31 in the rankings.

Awards
Merediths Coach

Cheshire coach operator Merediths expands with new depot near Chester

A long-established Cheshire coach operator has expanded its regional presence with the opening of a new depot on the outskirts of Chester.

Acquisitions
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First Bus York Ian McDonald 1

Longest-serving First Bus driver in York reaches last stop after 52 years

Driver / staff issue
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First Bus Glasgow X25 2

First Bus announces half-price travel as it takes over Cumbernauld-Glasgow service

  • Adult return journeys at half price
  • New weekly travel options for adults and students
  • Services to begin on Easter Sunday 5 April
  • Weekly and monthly tickets bought from Stagecoach valid until 12 and 19 April
Network / Service Changes
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Tree planters from Carma, Pelican and First Bus @JonCraig Photos

Bus industry swaps steering wheels for spades for milestone environmental project

The bus industry swapped steering wheels for spades this week as 1,000 trees were planted as part of an electric bus environmental project.

Electric Buses
Environment
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First Bus Lanarkshire 6-2

First Bus marks history with new services for future Lanarkshire travel

  • Six new services across Lanarkshire
  • Buses to begin operating on Sunday 29 March
  • Launch marks 100 years of bus travel in the region
Network / Service Changes
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First Bus partners with Bradford Bulls Women's Rugby team-3

Supporting the journey: First Bus powers Bradford Bulls women’s season

First Bus announces its latest partnership with Bradford Bulls Rugby Team

Equality, diversity, inclusivity
Social value
First Bus UK

First Bus plans in full swing for future of Cumbernauld to Glasgow express services

  • Bus fleet to feature better onboard technology
  • X25 and X25A to be operated from Easter Sunday 5 April
  • Opportunities for drivers and trainees to join
Network / Service Changes
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First Bus Slough 3

First Bus to launch new express services direct to north west London

  • Links between Slough, Uxbridge and High Wycombe begin on Monday 2 March
  • Commuters have ‘genuine alternative to travelling by car’
  • Journey times of 20 minutes
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Network / Service Changes