Electric Yutongs launch into service in Leeds
West Yorkshire’s first-ever zero-emission bus fleet has now entered service in Leeds. Operated by First, the nine Yutong E10s have begun operating...
First West of England benefits from Tap & Cap
First’s West of England operating area is the latest to benefit from Tap & Cap technology. ‘Tap & Cap’ is a paperless system that means...
First trading stronger than expected
First Group has reported a stronger than expected financial performance in its trading update for the period between 1 April and 31 August 2020. The...
Giles Fearnley to retire
Giles Fearnley, First Bus Managing Director, has decided to retire. He will be succeeded by Janette Bell who joins First Group in October. Giles has...
First boycotts beds
FirstGroup employees participated in Boycott your Bed with UK Charity Partner Action for Children. The company raised just under £5,000 for...
First bus driver dies of coronavirus
Martin Egan, a bus driver working for First in Bristol, has been reported to have passed away due to the coronavirus. According to press reports,...
Cornwall bus shake-up
Go-Ahead-owned Go Cornwall Bus has won a series of service contracts in its home county. From April 2020, a new package of supported services is...
First, Yutong and Zenobe form electric partnership
First Bus is working with Yutong and Zenobe in an electric bus partnership. In May 2020, the partnership plans to roll out nine new Yutong E10 10.8m...