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First Bus helps tackle unemployment for parents of junior rugby players

  • Bus operator supports Foundation’s outreach across south Leeds
  • Tailored sessions to improve employability skills
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Innovative First Bus AI Timetables Help Service Reliability Hit New Heights in Glasgow Following £3 Million Investment in Improving Services

Glasgow’s biggest bus operator sees 13.5% improvement in on-time performance across its network

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Service 3 at York station 21 July 2025

Park and Ride services connecting commuters and shift workers begin arriving at York station

  • Buses dropping off outside York train station from 05:45am
  • Five services directly serving York train station
  • Evening services now leaving the city centre at 10:30pm
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Bus timetable changes in Somerset from August 2025

First Bus in Somerset is making changes to its services this August to help improve punctuality and make journeys more reliable for passengers.

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First Bus driver Carlos Santos (left) and Richard Dewdney with the defibrillator @JonCraig Photos

Bristol bus driver’s life-saving legacy unveiled in city centre

A Bristol bus driver has unveiled life-saving equipment in the city centre at the same spot where his colleague suffered a cardiac arrest.

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First Bus's Graeme Edwards and Councillor Martin Greig, Chair of The Tall Ships Aberdeen organising committee

All Aboard! First Bus offers 50% off tickets during The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen

This exclusive discount is being offered to help locals and visitors during what is set to be one of the biggest events of the year

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Mubs Mahmed (left) and driver trainer Debbie celebrate with teachers and students

Converted bus supports neurodivergent students to travel independently

  • Single decker provides real-life learning for students at Powerhouse
  • Teachers able to create role play travel exercises
  • Students beginning in September among the first to try out the latest installation
Equality, diversity, inclusivity
Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop and First Bus Scotland Managing Director Duncan Cameron launch First Charge

First Bus powers up with launch of ‘First Charge’

  • First Bus launches ‘First Charge’ – a new identity for its nationwide programme that opens up First Bus’s EV infrastructure, helping accelerate the UK’s transition to cleaner, greener travel.
  • Its Glasgow Caledonia depot is leading the launch with an expansion of its established shared infrastructure model to include public access for the first time.
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First Bus announces more frequent buses to Fosse Park

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First Bus invests to continue modified Service 65 for local communities

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Anneka Rice & First Bus inspire a new generation of Scotland’s young at heart explorers to hop on board

  • The ultimate adventure icon meets inspirational Scottish bus pass users to find out how they’re already embracing concessionary bus travel
  • New campaign builds on research showing that three-quarters (76%) of Scotland’s bus pass holders experience an improved quality of life thanks to their pass
  • Almost three-quarters (74%) say their bus pass is their “ticket to freedom”
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Earlier starts, later finishes for York’s Park and Ride as First Bus and City of York Council expand Park and Ride timetable

  • From 20 July, Buses to operate from 05:30am Monday-Saturday and 07:30am on Sunday
  • Last services to leave the city centre at 10:30pm all week
  • Early and late-night connections offer greater flexibility for residents, commuters and visitors
  • Increased frequency for school holidays and summer season
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