Press Releases
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First Bus to expand coach presence in West Yorkshire with acquisition of J & B Travel Limited
FirstGroup, parent company of First Bus, has announced the acquisition of Leeds-based coach operator J&B Travel Limited, strengthening its offering in the West Yorkshire coach market.
First Bus helps bring Christmas surprise for children in Leeds hospitals
- £5,000 donation to Leeds Hospitals Charity
- 750 gifts to be handed out to young patients
First Bus continues coach sector growth with acquisition of J&B Travel Limited
FirstGroup, parent company of First Bus, has confirmed the acquisition of Leeds-based coach operator J&B Travel Limited, in a move that further strengthens its position in the UK coach market and signals continued interest in strategic sector growth.
First Bus and Huddersfield Town team up with first match experience for Batley families
- Special bus trip on Saturday 13 December for Wigan Athletic fixture
- Partnership with Soothill Community Association in Batley
- Families watching a live sporting event for the first time
FirstGroup plc acquires sightseeing bus operations
- FirstGroup acquires RATP Dev’s sightseeing operations in London and Bath
- The operations include a freehold depot in south west London and a leased depot in Bath
- Bath to Bristol Airport Airdecker service also part of the deal
- Acquisition part of FirstGroup’s growth and diversification strategy and chance to “expand its footprint in two key markets”
First Bus partners to prevent prisoners re-offending
- New collaboration with HMP Wealstun in West Yorkshire
- Employability skills sessions to help offenders find work after release
Colchester’s Jonathon Hunt wins national ‘Manager of the Year’ Gold at UK Bus Awards
Colchester-based Jonathon Hunt has been named ‘Manager of the Year’ at the 2025 UK Bus Awards, one of the highest honours in the UK bus industry.
Basildon becomes Essex’s first electric bus depot as First Bus completes £30.6 million transformation
Basildon has become home to Essex’s first fully electric bus depot following the completion of a £30.6 million project delivered by First Bus in partnership with Essex County Council and backed by the Department for Transport’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA2) scheme.
First Bus recognised at 2025 UK Bus Awards
First Bus has scooped several top prizes at one of the country’s leading transport awards.
Norfolk County Council and First Bus announce new payment technology on fleet
- £465,000 funding brings seamless travel payment to the region
- Tap On Tap Off (TOTO) technology fitted to all buses
- New card readers operating from Sunday 23 November
First Bus invests in new express service to Glasgow Fort
- X43 Express to begin on Saturday 22 November
- Hourly service operating throughout weekends
- Strong demand anticipated in build up to festive season
First Bus Aberdeen backs message of difference in Living Wage campaign
- City fleet carries banners during Living Wage Week (10-16 November)