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First York introduces flexible working to attract new bus drivers

  • Term-time contract to support education and childcare
  • Part-time hours to fit lifestyle needs
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First Bus team raises vital funds for Action for Children with epic bike ride challenge

A crack team of cyclists from First Bus have raised over £10k for Action for Children, following a monumental bike ride challenge from London to Paris.

John Godfrey, marketing manager of First York flanked by Carolyn Frank and Andrew Raby, York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub Manager 2

York £20,000 Go-Greener Fund deadline extended to Sunday 5 June

First York has announced that the deadline to apply for a share of £20,000 from the York Go-Greener Fund has been extended to Sunday 5 June at 6:00pm. The deadline was originally today (Tuesday 31 May).

First Bus Scotland MD Duncan Cameron showcases new EV charging hub at Caledonia Depot to Scottish Minister for Transport, Jenny Gilruth MSP

First Bus celebrates completion of UK's largest rapid EV charging hub at flagship Glasgow depot

Glasgow is now home to the UK’s largest electric vehicle (EV) rapid-charging centre as First Bus completes the major transformation of its flagship Caledonia depot.

Chief Sustainability & Compliance Officer Isabel McAllister

First Bus celebrates appointment of new Chief Sustainability and Compliance Officer

First Bus is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chief Sustainability and Compliance Officer, Isabel McAllister, who joins the Executive Team from Mace, in the built environment sector.

Paul Matthews and Victoria Robertshaw in the centre of Bradford 2

Bus operator launches £20,000 fund to boost eco-friendly sales for small businesses

· Bradford Go-Greener Fund will make single awards of £2,000 to support growth ideas

· Applications open until 14 June 2022

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Lothians home to biggest bus users thanks to locals’ environmental consciences

  • Strong environmental consciences see Lothians’ residents opt for the bus more than the rest of Scotland
  • Only 26% of people in the Lothians prefer to drive over taking public transport - the lowest among all Scottish regions
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Scottish men over 55 don’t feel guilty about choosing their cars over bus

  • First Bus data reveals Scottish men are less environmentally conscious than women when it comes to transport
  • 35 - 44 year olds (70%) are the most frequent car users
  • Over 55 year olds (41%) don't feel guilty for choosing to use car over bus