Latest First Group News
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UK: FlixBus and First Bus to Extend Partnership in 2026
First Bus and FlixBus have announced an expansion of their partnership, with 11 additional vehicles joining the FlixBus network.
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First Fully Electric Bus Depot Opened in Essex
Essex has received its first electric bus depot following the completion of a project delivered by First Bus & Essex County Council.
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Norfolk Introduces Tap On Tap Off Technology Across First Bus Services
Norfolk County Council and First Bus have officially introduced Tap On Tap Off (TOTO) payment technology on 88 buses across Norfolk.
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First Bus to Cease All Services in Cornwall
First Bus has announced the withdrawal of all its bus services in Cornwall due to rising costs and dwindling passenger numbers.
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First Cymru Christmas Strike Action Suspended Following Pay Offer
Previously announced Welsh strike action planned to begin this week has now been suspended following an improved pay offer.
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First Cymru Workers to Strike Over Festive Period
Hundreds of bus workers at First Cymru in South Wales are set to strike from 20 November to 21 January over a pay dispute.
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55 New Zero Emission First Buses Introduced in Essex
Fifty-five new zero tailpipe emission vehicles are now being introduced on routes serving Basildon and the surrounding area.
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First Bus & Norfolk County Council to Invest £18.9 Million into New Electric Buses
First Bus will purchase 24 electric double-decker buses as part of a joint £13.8 million investment with Norfolk County Council.
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Alexander Dennis to Supply 17 Electric Buses in Bath
Alexander Dennis has announced the securement of a new order from First Bus for the supply of 17 zero-emission buses in Bath.
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First Bus York Depot Contributes to Local NO₂ Reduction
The City of York Council has released figures showing that First Bus' local electric fleet has contributed to a 27% reduction in NO₂.
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First Bus to Launch Battery Storage Site at Hoeford Depot
First Bus has announced it will launch its largest battery storage site at its Hoeford bus depot in Hampshire next month.
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First Bus London Prioritises Electrification in New Delivery Strategy
First Bus London has stated it will be prioritising 'electrification and operational excellence' at the heart of its new delivery strategy.
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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.