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First Bus becomes the first UK bus operator to achieve Inclusive Employer status

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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. 
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Heroic Contributions Winners – Derek Milliken (Scotland), Darren Telford (Manchester, Midlands and South Yorkshire) and Jakub Malicki (East of England)

First Bus hosts inaugural ‘Our Way’ awards to celebrate frontline colleagues

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First Bus is the UK’s largest national bus operator to achieve real Living Wage employer status

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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. 
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First Bus announces first ever Bus Driver apprenticeship pilot on National Apprenticeship Week

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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.
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First Bus to become UK’s largest national bus operator to be a real Living Wage employer

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First Bus joins forces with AI firm in bid to futureproof the bus industry

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First Travel Solutions boosts senior leadership team with new appointment

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Aircoach MD Kim Swan

Aircoach appoints Kim Swan as new Managing Director

  • Kim Swan joins from P&O Ferries and brings over 30 years of leadership experience.
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First Bus welcomes new generation of engineering apprentices with fun-filled week at Reaseheath College

  • First Bus welcomes 52 new apprentices across England, Scotland and Wales.  
  • English-based apprentices to be placed at purpose-built engineering facility at Reaseheath College.  
  • Apprentices enjoyed a fun-filled induction week of team-building activities and key skills tests. 
  • Reaseheath Facility that opened in 2021 offers a unique work experience-style environment to help apprentices adopt a workplace mindset while they learn.
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