Press Releases

People in Portsmouth and Fareham were given a sneak preview of new electric buses this week.

• First Bus sets out new commitments and recruitment pledges to increase number of women in business by 2028
• Halifax trainee driver helps promote national announcement

• CAB Summit event held at First Bus Leicester
• Event was led by 'Women in Transport'
• 30 Organisations attended from the sector

• Huge projections illuminate female drivers' own experiences on buildings across Glasgow and Aberdeen.

First West of England has pledged to nearly double the number of women in its business in the next five years as it marks a major milestone in its history.

• First Bus sets out new commitments and recruitment pledges to increase number of women in business by 2028. 

On International Women’s Day 2024, First Bus is making bold commitments on gender – to double the number of women in the business in the next five years. Furthermore, in line with the FTSE Women Leaders recommendations, First Bus also aims to have 40% of senior leadership roles filled by women by 2028. 

• £750,000 investment in depot
• Team of more than 120 drivers now in place
• Depot to join Bee Network on Sunday 24 March

• Electrification of Bramley depot completed as electric buses join city network
• £29m project combines investment by First Bus and co-funding from Department for Transport Zebra scheme secured by Combined Authority
• 57 zero emission buses with more expected in summer 2024

Buses of Somerset has announced network changes for its services in Somerset. The changes, which are part of a twice-yearly network review, come into force on Sunday 14 April.