Press Releases

First Cymru has announced changes to its network from next month to help improve the reliability of bus services.

From chance encounters and modern romances to budding entrepreneurs, First Bus is hero-ing the passengers at the heart of its network in an emotive new series, ‘First Bus Firsts’.

• The trial service between Leicester and Birmingham will conclude on the 31st August 2024
• All bookings made up to the finishing date will be continue to operate 

• 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