Press Releases

• First Bus and Prospective.io have been working in partnership since 2019 to develop and test cutting edge automated timetabling and fleet scheduling software.
• Prospective’s AI platform has led to improvements in service punctuality and reliability in West Yorkshire during a pilot aimed at improving local service delivery.
• The Prospective system is now being rolled out across some of First Bus’ largest UK operating companies (OpCos).
• The new system will support dozens of network planners, schedulers and operations teams managing 4,000 vehicles across the UK.

• Community Space to relax with family and friends
• Films show off variety of traders and stallholders

ONE YEAR ON FROM COP26, FIRST BUS SEES ITS LEGACY AMBITIONS COME TO LIFE

Simon Pearson, Chief Commercial Officer at First Bus, comments on customer centricity; what it looks like in practice, and how changing perceptions is central to bus becoming a bigger part of the transport mix.

First Bus has become an Official Partner of Leeds Rhinos to help support and promote the club’s Women in Sport initiatives with its rugby league and netball teams.

• Giant birthday cake replica of tour bus created by local baker to mark the occasion
• Tickets for TRNSMT Festival, Holyrood Distillery Tour, Edinburgh City Pass and free Tour Tickets for the whole family!