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Halloween vandalism strikes First By chrispeat -

Halloween vandalism strikes First

First Bus Wales and West has been forced to cancel a number of services today after Halloween vandalism which saw drivers and...

Alexander Dennis launches next generation By chrispeat -

Alexander Dennis launches next generation

In a glitzy launch event at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, Alexander Dennis is launching its new electric...

SMC Coach Hire’s new website is live By chrispeat -

SMC Coach Hire’s new website is live

After months of extensive research and hard work, SMC Coach Hire has launched its new website. Now live, the site is ready to...

King Alfred announce New Year’s running day By chrispeat -

King Alfred announce New Year’s running day

King Alfred buses will once again be providing free rides over their traditional routes around Winchester on New Year’s...

Bus passengers highest in three years By chrispeat -

Bus passengers highest in three years

Tuesday 12 October was the first weekday when more people travelled by bus than on the equivalent day before the pandemic. The...

Work starts to electrify First’s Hoeford depot By chrispeat -

Work starts to electrify First’s Hoeford depot

Ground-breaking work is underway to transform First Solent’s Hoeford depot in Fareham. The site is being made ready to operate...

First appoints Rochdale General Manager in Bee Network preparation By chrispeat -

First appoints Rochdale General Manager in Bee Network...

First Bus has promoted Paul Townley to the newly created role of General Manager of its Rochdale business. The appointment comes...

95% of council DRTs running at a loss – survey By chrispeat -

95% of council DRTs running at a loss – survey

A survey has found 95% of demand responsive transport (DRT) services are running at a loss. Councils are warning that demand...