IN PICTURES: Behind the scenes at First Bus London

Three months on from the acquisition of RATP-Dev Transit London’s operations by First, B&CB’s David Cole brings a behind the scenes look at the operation.

David hears from the company’s Bill Cahill about how the Westbourne Park Garage and First Bus LondoBn has improved performance levels, bringing the operation back to the top of many TfL tables.

It’s a fascinating story that takes in the operation’s fleet electrification plans and strategy, seeing it eye the next move of implementing ‘Smart Charging’ at its sites.

Find out much more by reading the article in Bus and Coach Buyer issue 1709 (8 August 2025).

• Click the image above the headline to see a gallery of images from David’s visit.