Press Releases

• Life-size character surprises children at Leeds primary school
• Children’s storybook published by First Bus in North and West Yorkshire
• Tinyfoot and Evie’s Adventure to Tiny Street features Evie the electric bus and her friend Tinyfoot.
• Tale to help schools and parents teach youngsters about carbon footprint and greener choices
• All funds raised to support Macmillan

• A quarter (24%) of residents in Leeds have made long-lasting friendships with people they have met on the bus
• 77% of Leeds people feel public transport plays an important role in connecting communities

• Nearly a quarter (23%) of residents in Yorkshire have made long-lasting friendships with people they have met on the bus
• 77% of those in Yorkshire feel public transport plays an important role in connecting communities
• York foodbank volunteer features in new campaign promoting community connections

• Bus operator is an Official Travel Partner
• Specially branded bus and fleet to carry message across communities
• Shared goal of sustainable travel to support lower carbon footprint of festival

• Bus operator is an Official Travel Partner
• Specially branded bus and fleet to carry message across communities
• Shared goal of sustainable travel to support lower carbon footprint of festival

• 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   

First Bus Sheffield is proud to announce its support for the 2024 Poppy Appeal in partnership with the Royal British Legion (RBL). 

• Campaigners from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) visit First Bus depot for Swap With Me event
• Mock-up of bus stop and trials with simulation glasses highlight challenges

First Bus and St Luke’s – Sheffield’s Hospice held a celebratory event to commemorate a 25-year long partnership together.

•  Free single travel with First Bus to Doncaster Pride on Saturday 10^th August at Town Fields
•  Just hop on board services 366, 381/382, 365, 384, 384a, 387, 387a, 388, 355, 356, 357.