2,000th UK Yutong is delivered
As reported in B&CB issue 1702 (2 May 2025), Pelican Yutong has sold its 2,000th Yutong vehicle in the UK. The landmark coach, a GT12, has now...
FirstGroup completes RATP London acquisition
FirstGroup has completed its acquisition of London bus operator RATP Dev Transit London Ltd and its subsidiaries. The Acquisition sees First re-enter...
First to re-enter London with RATP Dev acquisition
FirstGroup has signed an agreement to acquire RATP Dev Transit London and its subsidiaries. First is buying the operation from RATP Développement...
FirstGroup acquisitions assisted by Burges Salmon
Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon advised FirstGroup on its recent back-to-back acquisitions of Andersons Travel and Lakeside Coaches. FirstGroup...
David Martin returns to Arriva
After leaving the role of Chairman of FirstGroup earlier this year, David Martin has returned to Arriva. David becomes Executive Chairman of the...
Lakeside Group acquired by FirstGroup
FirstGroup has acquired Shropshire-based Lakeside Group comprising Lakeside Coaches, Merediths Coaches and A. T. Brown Coaches. Lakeside operates a...
Anderson Travel acquired by First
FirstGroup has acquired Anderson Travel, a central London based coach company comprising three trading entities: Anderson Travel Ltd, Anderson Tours...
FirstGroup investing £1m into KleanDrive
FirstGroup Energy Limited, the dedicated energy investment arm of FirstGroup, is investing £1 million in bus and coach repower specialist...