Press Releases
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First Bus to invest £89m in zero-emission bus operations after DfT ‘ZEBRA 2’ funding success
- £89 million investment in 178 zero-emission buses and infrastructure across four regions
- Worked with Local Authority Partners to secure £16 million of Government co-funding
- Operator will run more than 800 Zero Emission vehicles across 14 electrified depots in the UK
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International Women’s Day 2024: First Bus pledges to double number of women in the business
- First Bus sets out new commitments and recruitment pledges to increase number of women in business by 2028.
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FirstGroup plc acquires York Pullman Bus Company
- Agreement to purchase York Pullman Bus Company
- High-performing business with strong track record of growth.
- Independently-owned and highly reputable operator of coaches and buses, providing contracted and private hire services in York and the wider area from several depot locations.
- Completion of the acquisition is anticipated in the next few weeks, subject to customary regulatory review.
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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 11th & 12th 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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Aircoach appoints Kim Swan as new Managing Director
- Kim Swan joins from P&O Ferries and brings over 30 years of leadership experience.
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Aircoach launches first ever English route with new Leicester to Birmingham Airport service
- Leicester to Birmingham Airport with a pick up at Fosse Park
- 16 seats available to book per journey
- Prices from £9 for a single journey online at Aircoach UK | Aircoach UK
- every hour, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- 15kg luggage allowance + a small bag to take onboard