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Evie bus character brings children’s book to life for Lydgate J&I School pupils

  • Life-size character surprises children at Kirklees school
  • Children’s storybook published by First Bus in North and West Yorkshire
  • Tale to help schools and parents teach youngsters about carbon footprint
  • Travel confidence for Year 6 pupils to use bus for secondary school
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David Adam, Operations Manager at First Aberdeen with students from Robert Gordon University (3)

BYE-BYE BOOZEY BASHES: A fifth of Brits love nothing more than a “boring” birthday

  • One in five Brits (20%) proudly proclaim they are “boring now” and are seeking more low-key birthday celebrations 
  • Gen Z and Millennials represent the largest percentages of people seeking a quiet night in – at 20% and 21%, respectively 
  • Celebrating the big three-zero this month, First Bus is giving away free single tickets to anyone also turning 30 in June  
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Pride bus to join the parade in York

  • New livery for Pride celebrations message across the city
  • Special discounted day ticket for travel to the Knavesmire
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Specially branded ‘Loading Bay’ bus reveals what’s on as weekend travel offer announced

  • Branded bus promotes programme of events at Loading Bay
  • Bradford Weekender ticket gives unlimited travel for group of 5
  • Tickets on sale from Friday 23 May
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Wales revealed as the knitting capital of the UK

  • One in five Welsh residents list knitting as their hobby – the highest percentage of any other major UK city or region.
  • A quarter of residents say they have a hobby they want to keep secret, with 26% worried people would find it unattractive
  • New data revealed as professional trainspotter Francis Bourgeois celebrates First Bus’ 30th birthday by adding ‘bus enthusiast’ to his CV
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Bristol revealed as the green fingered capital of the UK

  • 32% of Bristol residents reveal gardening as their hobby – the highest percentage of any other major UK city
  • 23% of residents say they have a hobby they want to keep secret, with a third worried people would think they are weird
  • New data revealed as professional trainspotter Francis Bourgeois celebrates First Bus’ 30th birthday by adding ‘bus enthusiast’ to his CV
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First Bus hails 30th birthday alongside public transport enthusiast Francis Bourgeois

  • First Bus celebrates 30th birthday with professional trainspotter and content creator Francis Bourgeois as he reveals love for the bus
  • Francis kicked off the celebrations at the birthplace of First Bus in Aberdeen, where he demonstrated his love of public transport, learned to drive an electric bus, and explored a selection of heritage buses
  • As the company reflects on three decades of growth and putting its people first, First Bus looks ahead to becoming a more equitable, accessible, and sustainable business
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Francis Bourgeois joins 3.3 million Brits in their love of bus spotting

  • Professional trainspotter and content creator Francis Bourgeois is celebrating the 30th birthday of First Bus by adding ‘bus enthusiast’ to his CV  
  • As Francis reveals his love of bus spotting to his millions of followers, data from First Bus reveals social media creators like him have made so-called ‘niche’ hobbies like bus spotting more mainstream 
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First Bus and Unite the Union establish groundbreaking learning hub in West Yorkshire

  • New centre to enhance educational opportunities for 2,000 frontline employees
  • Facilities open to colleagues in West Yorkshire and York
  • Support from satellite centre in Halifax
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First Bus and Unite the Union partner to establish groundbreaking learning agreement

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First Bus partners with Strut Safe to help passengers feel safe and supported from bus door to front door

  • From the minute people step off the bus to the minute they’re at their front door, First Bus and Strut Safe will help people safely navigate their journey home 
  • Strut Safe support phone line to be promoted on more than 50 buses across York
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First Bus partners with Strut Safe to help passengers feel safe and supported from bus door to front door

  • From the minute people step off the bus to the minute they’re at their front door, First Bus and Strut Safe will help people safely navigate their journey home 
  • Strut Safe support phone line to be promoted on more than 300 buses across West Yorkshire and York
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