Press Releases

Below are our latest statements on industrial action in south and west Wales. Statements will be time-stamped as and when they are released.

A 20-year-old neurodivergent student from Oldham has taken a major step into the world of work after securing a job with First Bus in Rochdale, following a successful supported internship placement.

By Kayleigh Ingham, Commercial Director at First Bus and Chair of the Northern Region of Women in Bus & Coach

• First Bus Scotland driver receives two awards for her achievements
• Male colleague in Glasgow recognised for allyship to empower women

• Unclaimed items to be sold in children’s hospice charity shops
• 15 shops across West Yorkshire to benefit

• Unclaimed items to be sold in children’s hospice charity shops

• X1 service to operate with double-decker buses from Monday 29 September

The first fully electric buses in Essex have entered service in Basildon this week, marking the start of a major transformation in local public transport.

• First ever meeting of three groups promoting women in transport
• Bus, rail and distribution represented

By Gareth Hind, Director of Colleague Experience and Internal Communications at First Bus

• Halifax driver wins national title
• Michael Leech beats 100 drivers from across the country

First Bus, working in partnership with Norfolk County Council, is delivering 24 brand new electric double-decker buses and supporting depot infrastructure as part of a £13.8 million joint investment in greener transport for the county.