First sells American operations
FirstGroup’s shares rose dramatically this morning (23 April) as it was announced the transport giant has entered into an agreement to sell its...
First in American electrification join-up
FirstGroup’s Student and Transit businesses agree with NextEra Energy Resources to jointly pursue electrification of tens of thousands of school...
First revenue falls 23.8%
In a period suffering a substantial loss of passengers due to the pandemic restrictions, FirstGroup revenue amounted to £3,101.6m in the first half...
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...
Transport Bill: Municipals could return to Scotland
Municipal bus operations could return to Scotland, according to a report in the Scotsman newspaper. This would remove a legislative stumbling block...
Back to the future for Aberdeen’s buses?
Aberdeen’s Labour group has started talks with First Aberdeen in a bid to set up a new municipal bus company. The council’s controlling group,...
First bus business sale possible
FirstGroup has announced it is planning to potentially sell its First Bus business in the UK. It is looking for ‘structural alternatives’ to...