Press Releases
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First York to launch more ticket bundles to suit new travel routines
- Targeting flexible travel over longer periods
- ‘London-style’ Tap On Tap Off technology fitted to all buses
- Introduction of a new Return fare
- All Single fares frozen
- Price rise on selected fares restricted to half rate of inflation
First Bus partners with Equipmake to upgrade York EV Fleet
- First Bus have awarded a contract to fully convert 12 Optare Versa buses from existing EV Generation one system to Equipmake’s Zero Emission Drivetrain (ZED)
- Conversion work underway on the first Versa bus at Equipmake’s headquarters in Snetterton, Norfolk
- The first of the 12 buses is expected to be back in operation on the roads of York in November
- Equipmake’s patented HVAC system will have a guaranteed range of 150 miles in all UK weather conditions for the upgraded York fleet
First Bus Scotland scoops major sustainability award at 2022 Scottish Transport Awards
- First Glasgow wins Contribution to Sustainable Transport Award for completion of UK’s largest electric vehicle charging hub
- Lifesaving First Glasgow drivers Billy Bell and Mark Macduff share Frontline Employee of the Year award
- First Glasgow receives commendation in Public Transport Operator of the Year category, while First Aberdeen recognised for launch of world’s first hydrogen double deckers in 2021.
£7.8 million investment sees First Bus order 32 new electric buses for Leeds
- Total investment of £14.3m by First Bus and Government funding secured by Combined Authority
- 32 single-decker buses will save nearly 2,000 tonnes of CO2 every year
- First vehicles expected to arrive in 2023
- UK-built buses will secure green jobs in the UK
- Part of largest-ever UK EV bus order outside of London
Half of UK adults would take the bus more often if they knew the direct positive impact on environment.
- First Bus data shows half of UK adults would take the bus more often if they knew that decision would have a direct positive impact on the environment.
- No parking hassles (45%), saving money (36%) and protecting the environment (29%) are three biggest benefits of choosing bus travel.
- 47% of Brits who live in London agree that taking the bus helps with their mental health more than other modes of transport
Glasgow bus fleet to be 40% electric following £19.7 million new vehicle order
- First Glasgow appoints Alexander Dennis Ltd to supply 50 new electric buses for the city
First Bus Scotland commits £35 million to electric bus investment
- 74 new electric vehicles on route to Glasgow and Aberdeen
- Glasgow bus fleet soon to be 40% electric
- Aberdeen fleet set to be 50% emission free
Aberdeen buses to be 50% emission free following £8.1 million order
- First Aberdeen places order for 24 new electric buses for the city
First Bus confirms Sunday timetable for buses across West Yorkshire and York on Monday 19 September
Change includes Park and Ride sites in Leeds and York