Press Releases

• Buses of Somerset announce September network changes

•  Free single travel with First Bus to Doncaster Pride on Saturday 10^th August at Town Fields
•  Just hop on board services 366, 381/382, 365, 384, 384a, 387, 387a, 388, 355, 356, 357.

Cornwall by Kernow has announced network changes for its bus services in Cornwall. The changes, which are part of a twice-yearly network review, come into force on Sunday 1 September 2024.

• Ponty the baby elephant from the upcoming Stampede by the Sea art trail is taking a seaside holiday. Will you find him?
• Ponty will be on his holidays on First Wessex buses’ Jurassic Coaster from 12 – 18 August  
• Special £10 ‘Group Day Dorset Ticket’ to find Ponty

Worcester’s largest hospital is set to get better bus connections this autumn in a series of changes which will also see improved frequency and punctuality on popular city routes. 

• First Solent successful in its tender to operate flagship Portsmouth Park & Ride
• Five year contract will see First Solent continue to provide the service for Portsmouth City Council

Bus operator announces partnership with prestigious cricket club

• New engineering bays and on-site vehicle testing equipment

School pupils and college students in the Mendips have been bringing art and poetry together for a new, colourful mobile project.

• First Bus becomes first UK Bus operator to place order with New Power, a new enterprise that converts diesel buses into Zero Emission Electric Vehicles. 
• An initial order of 32 buses has been placed that will serve four regions. 

One of Somerset’s busiest towns is set to benefit from a new bus link to Bristol, First West of England has announced today.