Press Releases

Essex Police has partnered with First Charge, the third-party electric vehicle charging initiative from First Bus, to support the continued rollout of electric vehicles.

• More frequency and new trips added to 100 and 200 services
• Improvements funded by Thurrock Council

Works have started at First Bus’ Great Yarmouth depot to prepare the site for electric buses, marking the next phase in the rollout of zero-emission public transport across Norfolk.

FirstGroup has confirmed the acquisition of Hills Coaches of Wolverhampton, further strengthening its position in the UK coach market and signalling continued confidence in the sector.

• X25 and X25A to be operated from Easter Sunday 5 April
• Seamless change for customers and new timetable

Service 77 to run round-the-clock linking city and key hospital

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. 

• £5,000 donation to Leeds Hospitals Charity
• 750 gifts to be handed out to young patients

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.

• 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 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”

• New collaboration with HMP Wealstun in West Yorkshire
• Employability skills sessions to help offenders find work after release