Press Releases

• McGill’s Group will take ownership of the business from 19 September
• Both businesses pledge to put all staff and customers at the forefront of their plans

• McGill’s Group will take ownership of the business from 19^th September
• Both businesses pledge to put all staff and customers at the forefront of their plans

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.