Press Releases

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Anneka Rice - First Bus - Life Begins at Bus Pass

Anneka Rice & First Bus inspire a new generation of young at heart explorers to hop on board in Leeds

  • The ultimate adventure icon meets inspirational bus pass users across the UK to find out how they’re already embracing concessionary bus travel
  • New campaign builds on research showing that nearly three-quarters (71%) of Leeds bus pass holders polled say having their pass has improved their quality of life
  • Six in ten (60%) pass holders in Leeds surveyed say it has made them more sociable
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Anneka Rice & First Bus inspire a new generation of young at heart explorers to hop on board in Chelmsford

  • The ultimate adventure icon meets inspirational bus pass users across Chelmsford to find out how they’re already embracing concessionary bus travel
  • New campaign builds on research showing that 71% of Chelmsford bus pass holders surveyed see their pass as their ticket to freedom
  • Nearly three-quarters (71%) say their bus pass has improved their quality of life
Glasgow 2

Anneka Rice & First Bus inspire a new generation of young at heart explorers to hop on board in Glasgow

  • The ultimate adventure icon meets inspirational bus pass users across Glasgow to find out how they’re already embracing concessionary bus travel
  • New campaign builds on research showing that just over three-quarters (76%) of Glasgow bus pass holders surveyed experience an improved quality of life thanks to their pass
  • Just over seven in ten (71%) say their bus pass is their “ticket to freedom”
Weymouth 2

Anneka Rice & First Bus inspire a new generation of young at heart explorers to hop on board in Weymouth

  • The ultimate adventure icon meets inspirational bus pass users across Weymouth to find out how they’re already embracing concessionary bus travel
  • New campaign builds on research showing that 73% Weymouth bus pass holders often get the bus for the joy of the journey itself
  • Almost three-quarters (70%) say having a bus pass has improved their quality of life
Anneka Rice - First Bus - Life Begins at Bus Pass

Anneka Rice & First Bus inspire a new generation of young at heart explorers to hop on board

  • The ultimate adventure icon meets inspirational bus pass users across the UK to find out how they’re already embracing concessionary bus travel
  • New campaign builds on research showing that 72% of bus pass holders surveyed experience an improved quality of life thanks to their pass
  • Over two-thirds (67%) say their bus pass is their “ticket to freedom”
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First Bus adds extra services for Bellahouston gig-goers

The operator is adding extra capacity on services 9 and 9A following confirmation of Glasgow Subway closure

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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First Bus and Ticketer renew partnership following £20m investment

  • New ticket machines (ETMs) to be rolled out across the entire First Bus fleet, demonstrating the brand’s commitment to best-in-class service for customers 
First Bus driver in cab

All aboard for summer savings: Bus travel made cheaper with new saver fares

First Bus in Berkshire is making it easier than ever to get around with the launch of its ‘Summer Saver’ special bus fares.

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Bristol’s first electrified bus depot opened by government minister and new mayor

Bristol’s first electrified bus depot was opened today by a government minister and the West of England’ new mayor.