Press Releases
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First Bus, partners with George the Poet to release ‘ode to the bus’ poem, as research shows Brits want to connect more in public spaces
- New research commissioned by First Bus finds that four in five Brits think buses are an important way of connecting with their community, inspiring wordsmith, George the Poet, to create a powerful poem
- However, nine in ten Brits struggle to make conversation with strangers and four in five would love to be better at making small talk
- First Bus employs over 14,000 people across the UK which operate a fleet of more than 4,500 buses, delivering journeys for 1 million customers a day
- First Bus already operates more than 600 zero-emission buses, and is committed to operating a fully zero-emission fleet by 2035
First Bus stalwart awarded MBE in King's Birthday Honours for services to Bus Industry
- Denise Harrison awarded MBE in King's Birthday Honours
- Head of Health and Safety recognised for service to bus after four decades in the industry.
First Bus unveils comprehensive training for colleagues on Mental Health Awareness Week
- UK wide training programme aimed at upskilling colleagues so they can support others with mental health and wellbeing issues.
- Over 250 colleagues have become approved Mental Health First Aiders across the business.
- Extensive Mental Health Champion training delivered to every line manager in the business by the end of the summer.
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.
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.