Press Releases

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Leicester depot

FirstGroup recognised by three global sustainability benchmarks

  • FirstGroup is included in the S&P Sustainability Yearbook for the 4th consecutive year

  • The company climbs five places in a table of the world’s 200 largest publicly listed companies, ranked by revenue from sustainable products and services.
Hills Coaches of Wolverhampton

FirstGroup strengthens coach portfolio with acquisition of Hills Coaches

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.

J&B Travel Ltd

First Bus to expand coach presence in West Yorkshire with acquisition of J & B Travel Limited

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. 

J&B Travel Ltd

First Bus continues coach sector growth with acquisition of J&B Travel Limited

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.

Tootbus London

FirstGroup plc acquires sightseeing bus operations

  • 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”