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Industrial action in Bristol - 2025

Below are our latest statements on industrial action in Bristol. Statements will be time-stamped as and when they are released.

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First Bus driver finishes first to be named best in Britain

  • Halifax driver wins national title
  • Michael Leech beats 100 drivers from across the country
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First Bus North & West Yorkshire named as finalist for four national awards

  • Best Bus Operator among the nominations
  • Depot transformations to electric buses and carbon reduction achievements
  • Customer growth on York Park and Ride and 24-hour services in West Yorkshire
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‘Voices of Bradford’ put accent on trip for First Bus city fleet

  • New welcome message as customers board services in Bradford
  • Promotion of UK City of Culture for visitors and residents
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First Bus in York spearheads £20m investment in new ticket machines

  • Bus operator and Ticketer renew partnership
  • York fleet among first to receive smart ticketing technology
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First Bus and Unite the Union establish groundbreaking learning hub in West Yorkshire

  • New centre to enhance educational opportunities for 2,000 frontline employees
  • Facilities open to colleagues in West Yorkshire and York
  • Support from satellite centre in Halifax
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West Yorkshire Mayor helps launch trailblazing bus industry group for Northern England

  • Women in Bus and Coach – North region gets underway
  • Industry group to promote inclusion and diversity in public transport
  • Mayor named Ambassador
  • Trailblazing black woman bus driver honoured
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First Bus expands network across the Potteries

Services expand to further improve evening and Sunday bus provision in the area