Latest First Group News
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First Bus Officially Launches Shared-Charging Initiative
First Bus has officially launched First Charge, the new branding for its shared-charging initiative across England and Scotland.
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MOVE 2025: First Bus and a Charging Infrastructure for Everyone
At MOVE 2025, Faizan Ahmad, Decarbonisation Programme Director at First Bus spoke of its shared charging infrastructure across the UK.
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First Bus Opens First Electrified Bus Depot in Bristol
First Bus has opened a brand new electrified bus depot in the south of Bristol, the city's first to enter operation.
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First Introduces Four Newly Converted Electric Buses on Solent Routes
First Bus has introduced four new electric buses into service on Solent routes in Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport.
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First Bus & FlixBus Launch New Joint Coach Services
First Bus & FlixBus have officially launched their new joint coach service, with the first bus having left the former's Slough depot.
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First Bus Kicks Off 30th Birthday Celebrations with Francis Bourgeois
First Bus has begun celebrations for its 30th birthday with the help of professional trainspotter & social media superstar, Francis Bourgeoi…
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First Bus Invests £70 Million in Zero-Emission Buses for West of England
First Bus has announced an investment of £70 million to introduce 160 zero-emission buses for operation in the West of England.
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FirstGroup Completes Acquisition of RATP Dev Transit London
FirstGroup plc has officially completed its acquisition of RATP Dev Transit London, repurposing the company as First Bus London.
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UK: First Bus Reveals Modern Makeover
First Bus has launched a brand new campaign aimed at showcasing a business shift toward people and customers.
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FirstGroup to Acquire RATP Dev Transit London
FirstGroup plc has announced an agreement to acquire RATP Dev Transit London Limited and its subsidiaries from RATP Développement SA.
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First Bus Invests £12.7 Million in Aberdeen’s Electric Bus Fleet
First Bus is investing 12.7 million GBP to bring a fleet of 36 electric buses to Aberdeen, Scotland, servicing Robert Gordon University.
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FlixBus and First Bus to Expand UK Coach Network
FlixBus has signed a five-year partnership with First Bus to launch additional UK coach services.
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UK: First Bus Completes Upgrade at Rochdale Bus Depot
First Bus has completed a 750,000 GBP investment at its Rochdale bus depot to enhance maintenance practices for its Bee Network fleet.
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Wrightbus' NewPower to Convert 32 First Bus Vehicles to Electric Drives
Wrightbus' new enterprise, NewPower, has secured its first order to repower 32 First Bus vehicles to electric drives.
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First Bus Places Largest Order for Yutong Electric Buses from Pelican
First Bus has placed the largest-ever order for Yutong electric buses with UK importer, Pelican Bus and Coach.
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First & WYCA Announce £11.2 Million Investment for Bramley Depot
First Bus and West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) have announced a 11.2 million GBP investment into the operator's Bramley depot.