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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Why it’s a priority at First Bus
Gareth Hind, Head of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) at First Bus, discusses the importance of ED&I, First Bus’s plans to build a work culture that supports ED&I, and why it’s necessary to make small incremental changes to make a difference.

First Glasgow announces further pay increase for drivers across Greater Glasgow
- Glasgow’s largest bus operator is announcing an increase in pay for all drivers.
- First Glasgow is recruiting for new bus drivers across its Greater Glasgow operations.
- Trainee and part-time positions are also available.

Lothians home to biggest bus users thanks to locals’ environmental consciences
- Strong environmental consciences see Lothians’ residents opt for the bus more than the rest of Scotland
- Only 26% of people in the Lothians prefer to drive over taking public transport - the lowest among all Scottish regions

Scottish men over 55 don’t feel guilty about choosing their cars over bus
- First Bus data reveals Scottish men are less environmentally conscious than women when it comes to transport
- 35 - 44 year olds (70%) are the most frequent car users
- Over 55 year olds (41%) don't feel guilty for choosing to use car over bus

First Glasgow increases entry rate of pay for PCV licence holders as recruitment drive ramps up further
- Glasgow’s largest bus operator is increasing its entry rate of pay to £12 per hour.
- First Glasgow is recruiting for new bus drivers across its Greater Glasgow operations.
- Trainee and part-time positions are also available.

First Bus MD celebrates the women of bus on International Women's Day
First Bus MD Janette Bell committed to challenge bus industry stereotypes today and everyday as we celebrate the trailblazing women of bus on International Women's Day

First Bus encourages women across Scotland to join as recruitment events aim to #BreakTheBias
- First Bus Scotland is holding recruitment events across the country to shine a light on the opportunities for women to excel in the business
- Traditional perceptions and stereotypes amongst the biggest challenges for First Bus to overcome

First Bus driver reunited with passenger after giving him a second chance at life
The importance of life-saving skills highlighted as passenger suffered cardiac arrest