Bus News
First Dorset strikes set to run into fourth week
Strike action at First Bus in Dorset is set to go into fourth week as the Unite union announced more strike dates, which the operator has called reckless.
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FirstGroup posts flat growth figures but optimistic of year ahead
FirstGroup’s revenue was down 13.8% at £5,218.1m (2015: £6,050.7m) – according to its preliminary results for the year ended March 31, 2016. However, when taking into account changes to the First Rail franchise portfolio and […]
Bus News
First Bristol sets out smart ticketing future
Operator aims to bring multiple forms of smart ticketing to the city by the end of 2018 First Bristol has announced plans for improvements to public transport ticketing in and around the city over the […]
Bus News
New Enviro200 fleet arrives at First in Lanarkshire
First Glasgow has introduced 32 new single-decker ADL Enviro200s vehicles to its fleet.
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New multi-operator smartcard launches in Manchester
Scheme offers 10% discount on fare prices and includes 30 bus operators in the Greater Manchester area A new multi-operator smart ticketing scheme has been introduced in Manchester.
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Nexus’ Quality Contract Scheme rejected
[pointellerecent set=”1″]Plans to introduce a Quality Contract Scheme (QCS) in Tyne and Wear, which would have seen bus companies having to bid for contracts to provide routes have been rejected by the independent Quality Contracts […]
Bus News
First runs Bio-Bus in Bristol
The UK’s first ever bus powered on food waste and human poo made an appearance in Bristol city centre on January 24-25, thanks to a partnership between bus operator First West of England, GENeco, Scania […]
Coach News
Greyhound to be withdrawn from Bristol Airport
First Cymru says date remains to be confirmed but resources will be focussed on ‘core’ Swansea – Cardiff corridor First Cymru has confirmed it is to withdraw the Cardiff to Bristol Airport section of its […]
Bus News
York Park & Ride services celebrate 20th anniversary
First and the City of York Council have celebrated 20 years of Park & Ride services in the city.
Bus News
New StreetLites for First Worcester
Eight new buses are being launched by First this week on services operating in Worcester. The new additions to the fleet represent an investment of £1.4m by the company.
