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Instead of plugging in headphones or burying heads in books while travelling on public transport, Bristolians are actually striking up conversations with strangers, as new research shows over a quarter (26%) have made long-lasting friendships with people they have met on the bus.

Instead of plugging in headphones or burying heads in books while travelling on public transport, people living in Wales are actually striking up conversations with strangers, as new research shows 40% of them have made long-lasting friendships with people they have met on the bus.

• Nearly a quarter (23%) of residents in the South West have made long-lasting friendships with people they have met on the bus 
• 78% of those in the South West feel public transport plays an important role in connecting communities 

• Over a third (36%) of residents in the East of England have made long-lasting friendships with people they have met on the bus
• 83% of those in the East of England feel public transport plays an important role in connecting communities

• Three in 10 (30%) Brits have made long-lasting friendships with people they have met on the bus
• Contrary to popular belief, it’s the younger generations who are nattering on the bus the most with half (46%) of Gen Z having made friends in this way
• 82% of Brits feel public transport plays an important role in connecting communities

• Only one in five (19%) Scots have made long-lasting friendships with people they have met on the bus – the lowest of all regions surveyed.
• 82% of Scots feel public transport plays an important role in connecting communities.
• Glaswegians are friendlier than people in Edinburgh.

• Major milestone in First Bus’ transformation journey as business unveils new makeover to achieve consistent look and feel for Its customers
• ‘Moving the everyday’ campaign launches to celebrate role of bus in bringing the nation together
• First Bus’ relaunch represents shift the brand has undergone to re-focus business on its people and customers

First Bus Norwich has brought festive cheer to the children and families supported by The Nook Children’s Hospice in Norfolk, part of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).

First Bus South has confirmed bus timetables for its services over the Christmas and the New Year period.

Bus travel across Worcester will be improved in 2025 with a number of bus service enhancements set to go live from January 5.

• Later journeys on Christmas Eve for City, University routes and Park and Ride

• Later journeys on Christmas Eve
• Special service introduced for New Year’s Day