Press Releases
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Steering the conversation: Millennials and Gen Zs make the most friendships on the bus
- Three in 10 (30%) Brits have made long-lasting friendships with people they have met on the bus
- Contrary to popular belief, it’s the younger generations who are nattering on the bus the most with half (46%) of Gen Z having made friends in this way
- 82% of Brits feel public transport plays an important role in connecting communities
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First Bus announces new makeover as latest part of wider business transformation
- Major milestone in First Bus’ transformation journey as business unveils new makeover to achieve consistent look and feel for Its customers
- ‘Moving the everyday’ campaign launches to celebrate role of bus in bringing the nation together
- First Bus’ relaunch represents shift the brand has undergone to re-focus business on its people and customers
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First Bus signs five-year deal with FlixBus as they partner to launch new UK coach services
- Milestone partnership for rapidly growing FlixBus and transport industry leaders First Bus
- 21 new vehicles operating on eight routes, stretching across England
- New partnership will create 65 employment opportunities as part of First Bus’ growth strategy
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First Bus offers free travel for Remembrance Day to veterans and military personnel across entire UK network
- 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
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First Bus and Unite the Union push people-focused partnership to the next level
- Ground-breaking new learning agreement provides new education opportunities
- Significant investment sees creation of six new learning centre hubs
- Around 10,000 frontline colleagues will have new learning modules at their fingertips to supercharge their careers
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NewPower secures first order from First Bus just weeks after launch
- First Bus becomes first UK Bus operator to place order with New Power, a new enterprise that converts diesel buses into Zero Emission Electric Vehicles.
- An initial order of 32 buses has been placed that will serve four regions.
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First Bus teams up with Cadbury Flake 99 to launch free '99' service to take families to the seaside
- Launch comes after new research amongst parents reveals kids are missing out on quintessential classic British seaside day trips
- 7 in 10* parents in the UK admit they hardly ever take kids to the beach despite 95% saying a day at the beach is one of their favourite things about a UK summer
- Hop aboard the ‘99 bus’ this summer to enjoy a free ride to the seaside and an essential part of summer, a beach-side Cadbury Flake 99