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It’s official, Leeds bus driver is the best in Britain

David Nairn from Leeds wins national title 100 drivers from across the UK competed on Blackpool Promenade Accolade means First Bus drivers have retained the award for the first time in 20 years ...
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First Bus expands UK-first energy trial across major Glasgow depot

First Bus has expanded the use of new technology designed to better manage electric vehicle charging across its Caledonia depot in Glasgow, following a successful initial trial. Delivered in ...
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First Bus strengthens franchising team with two senior appointments

First Bus has appointed two new directors to its franchising business, further strengthening the leadership team as it continues to grow in franchised markets across the UK. Steve Draper has joined ...
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First Bus supports UK electricity network with its largest battery storage site

First Bus’ largest battery storage facility begins operating next month in Hampshire, with work starting on another site in Aberdeen by the end of this year. The innovative units will store excess ...
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First Bus chosen to operate services on West Yorkshire's Weaver Network

The first contracts of the new era of bus franchising in West Yorkshire have been officially signed by regional transport chiefs and bus operators. First Bus has been chosen to run services running in ...
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Glasgow bus delays costing passengers 1.2 million hours a year

Glasgow’s traffic congestion is costing local bus users an estimated £24 million a year and wasting 1.2 million hours of passengers’ time annually, according to new research by the University of ...
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First Bus London launches as landmark acquisition completes

FirstGroup plc has today announced the completion of its acquisition of RATP Dev Transit London, which will now operate as First Bus London, marking the Group’s entrance into bus operations in London.
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Bristol’s first electrified bus depot opened by government minister and new mayor

Bristol’s first electrified bus depot was opened today by a government minister and the West of England’ new mayor. The £44 million project was unveiled at Hengrove by Local Transport Minister Simon ...
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First Bus announces changes to services from Sunday 30 August

First Bus is advising customers that 24 of its services in the Bristol area will operate revised routes from Sunday 30 August to allow for major redevelopment work to be carried out in the Broadmead ...
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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 ...
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First Bus announces proposals to cease all operations in Southampton

Proposal to withdraw all CityRed services in Southampton from February 19 2023. Lower customer numbers post-covid, changes in travel patterns, rising costs and an ultra-competitive city market have ...