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FirstGroup strengthens Aberdeen coach business with acquisition of J.D. Peace & Co Aberdeen Ltd.
FirstGroup plc is expanding its coach operations in Aberdeen with the acquisition of established local operator, J.D.Peace & Co Aberdeen Ltd, also known as Peace Coaches.
FirstGroup acquires Gloucestershire-based KB Coaches as UK coach portfolio grows
FirstGroup plc has acquired Gloucestershire-based KB Coaches, adding 30 vehicles to its growing UK and Ireland coach portfolio, and establishing a presence in the county.
Bumper year for First Bus open-top service along east Norfolk coast
- Almost 10% growth on previous 12 months
- August was the busiest month
York Park and Ride use grows as customer confidence reaches all-time high
- Network scores 9 out of 10 for satisfaction in customer poll
- Extended operating hours attracts over 75,000 early and late journeys
- Monk’s Cross is most popular site for new trips
It’s official, Leeds bus driver is the best in Britain
- David Nairn from Leeds wins national title
- 100 drivers from across the UK competed on Blackpool Promenade
- Accolade means First Bus drivers have retained the award for the first time in 20 years
First Bus announces time restriction on child-free travel in Stoke
- Decision made after discussions with Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Staffordshire Police following numerous accounts of anti-social behaviour
- Under-15s will have to be accompanied by an adult to travel from 6:00pm
- Limit will remain in place until further notice
Five drivers with First Bus in South Yorkshire reach finals of Bus Driver of the Year
- They will compete against more than 100 finalists from across the UK
- Drivers at depots in Sheffield and Doncaster
First Bus fields the most drivers for final of Bus Driver of the Year
- Current holder Michael Leech ready to defend title as best in Britain
- 36 drivers from across the UK have qualified
- Yorkshire depots the best-represented in the competition
First Bus manager’s role in Scotland public transport praised by parliament
- David Adam retires after career spanning 47 years
- Logistics expertise helped Queen Elizabeth II cortege and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games
Three drivers with First Bus in Wales reach finals of Bus Driver of the Year
- They will compete against more than 100 finalists from across the UK
Three drivers with First Bus in Scotland reach finals of Bus Driver of the Year
- They will compete against more than 100 finalists from across the UK