Press Releases

• £70m investment from First Bus and £20m from the government in additional 160 zero-emission buses
• Almost half the West of England’s fleet will be electric next year, with 750,000 bus passengers a week travelling electric
• Four of the company's five depots in the region will be electrified
• £150m has been invested in electric buses in the West of England in two years

• £70 million investment in additional 160 zero-emission buses 

• Partnered with West of England Mayoral Combined Authority to secure an additional £20million of            Government co-funding  

• The new zero-emission fleet will run through air quality hot spots in Bristol, as well as operating in Bath. 

• Half of the First Bus West of England fleet will be zero-emission vehicles. 

As Weldmar Hospicecare’s Transport Partner for their Stampede by the Sea art trail, First Bus is helping people to explore the trail by bus.

First Bus in Somerset, in collaboration with Devon County Council and Somerset Council, is excited to announce the return of the Exmoor Explorer (EX1) service (previously the Exmoor Coaster) for Summer 2025.

Residents in Thurrock are advised of upcoming changes to local bus services, which will take effect from Tuesday 22 April. The adjustments aim to enhance connectivity across the area while maintaining vital transport links for passengers.

• Additional services to run from 7-19 April
• Extra buses on Services 2, 3,7,8 and 9

First Bus East of England was delighted to host two exciting Battle of the Buses events, welcoming star players from Essex Cricket and key figures from the Department for Transport, who stepped into the driving seat to experience the skills required to be a bus driver.

• New centre to enhance educational opportunities for 2,000 frontline employees
• Facilities open to colleagues in West Yorkshire and York
• Support from satellite centre in Halifax

Mothers across Glasgow see themselves displayed on the sides of buses alongside heartwarming messages thanks to First Bus’ Mother’s Day competition

Mothers across Aberdeen see themselves displayed on the sides of buses alongside heartwarming messages thanks to First Bus’ Mother’s Day competition

• First Bus announces bus service enhancements for Lowesoft from Sunday 30 March.
• These enhancements have been made possible through Suffolk County Council's allocation of Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding.