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Winnersh for the win: New RailAir stop boosts connectivity to Heathrow

RailAir, the premium coach service linking regional rail hubs to Heathrow Airport, is introducing a new stop at Winnersh Triangle on its popular RailAir 1 (RA1) service.

Extra miles 2024

2.5 million extra miles of bus journeys and 5 million more passengers

First Bus added nearly 2.5 million miles of extra bus journeys to its network in the West of England last year, according to the latest figures released today.  

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First South Yorkshire donates 200 meals to foodbanks this Christmas

  • First Bus in South Yorkshire has donated 200 meals to foodbanks across the region
  • The foodbanks include Rotherham Unity Centre, The Woodhouse Church Food Hub, S2 foodbank and DN 7 Foodbank
  • The food was supplied by Morrisons in Rotherham, who kindly gave First Bus a 10% discount, with Unite the Union also contributing to the final total
  • The High Sheriff of South Yorkshire, John Baddeley and Clive Betts MP, Sheffield South-East, were both in attendance
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Two-thirds of bus passengers in South Yorkshire to pay less than government’s £3 fare cap

  • Bus fares will change on January 1st in line with government’s new £3 fare cap
  • Majority (66%) of bus passengers will pay on average £2.40 for a single fare – 20% lower than government fare cap
  • Tap On, Tap Off continues to be easiest and most cost-effective way to travel
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Changes to bus fares across the Potteries from January 1st 2025

  • Bus fares will change on January 1st in-line with the government’s new £3 fare cap
  • Tap On, Tap Off continues to be the easiest and most cost-effective way to travel
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Changes to bus fares across Leicester from January 1st 2025

  • Bus fares will change on January 1st in-line with the government’s new £3 fare cap
  • Tap On, Tap Off continues to be the easiest and most cost-effective way to travel
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First Eastern Counties Announces Fare Changes from 1 January

Local bus operator, First Bus Eastern Counties, has announced that fares are changing from 1st January 2025, in response to the UK Government fare cap increase from £2.00 to £3.00.

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First Essex announces fare changes from 1st January

Local bus operator, First Bus Essex, has announced that fares are changing from 1st January 2025, in response to the UK Government fare cap increase from £2.00 to £3.00.

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Worcester city bus passengers to pay less than the government’s £3 fare cap

  • Bus fares will change on January 1 in line with the government’s new £3 fare cap.
  • Adult single fares in Worcester city will be £2.20 - cheaper than some fares before the government introduced its fare cap at the start of 2023.
  • Anyone travelling in the wider Worcester network will pay £3, with trips under two miles costing £2.20.
  • Tap On, Tap Off continues to be the easiest and most cost-effective way to travel.
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Bus fare changes in Berkshire

Local bus operator First Bus in Berkshire is updating its ticket pricing across its services.

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Evie bus character brings children’s book to life for Badger Hill Primary pupils

  • Life-size character surprises children at York primary school
  • Children’s storybook published by First Bus in North and West Yorkshire
  • Tinyfoot and Evie’s Adventure to Tiny Street features Evie the electric bus and her friend Tinyfoot.
  • Tale to help schools and parents teach youngsters about carbon footprint and greener choices
  • All funds raised to support Macmillan