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First Glasgow announces further pay increase for drivers across Greater Glasgow
- Glasgow’s largest bus operator is announcing an increase in pay for all drivers.
- First Glasgow is recruiting for new bus drivers across its Greater Glasgow operations.
- Trainee and part-time positions are also available.

Why the time to diversify our transport and STEM industries is now
Isabel McAllister recently completed First Bus’ new exec team when she joined First Bus as Chief Sustainability and Compliance Officer, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of sustainability from her time in the built environment sector. For International Women in Engineering Day, she reflects on what she wants women who are considering joining the industry to know, and why it’s so important to improve gender diversity in STEM.

First Bus supports Glasgow night-time economy with return of night bus services
- Return of weekend night bus network
- 11 routes/corridors served across the city and beyond from evening of Friday 17th June.
- 6pm PLUS ticket covers travel after 6pm as well as night bus services, starting from only £4.
- Young Persons (Under 22s) Concessionary Card holders can travel for free on First Glasgow night bus services
- Night bus network is returning to help boost the night-time economy in the city and to help ease the pressure by recent rail disruption.

York Go-Greener fund shares £20,000 to help 10 small businesses blossom with eco-sales ideas
- Businesses to receive funding in the next month

Bradford £20,000 Go-Greener Fund deadline extended to Sunday 15 June
- Bradford Go-Greener Fund will make single awards of £2,000 to support growth ideas
- Organisers stress that energy saving and efficiency ideas are not eligible

Halifax bus drivers praised for life-saving action while in service
- Two drivers stopped their buses to give emergency aid to woman
- More than 30 employees recognised for long service and dedication

Bradford £20,000 Go-Greener Fund has businesses blossoming with eco-friendly ideas
- Bradford Go-Greener Fund will make single awards of £2,000 to support growth ideas
- Applications open until 14 June 2022

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

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.