First Aberdeen has agreed a new deal with union officials to settle an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions. The result is the ending of the possibility of strike action by bus drivers at First […]
A step forward in measuring the success of using social networking as a promotional and business tool has been taken, with the introduction of Twitter Web Analytics last week. This follows on from the success […]
First Bus has introduced a gold standard service for its 25 and 26/26A routes in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme, as part of a scheme to improve customer service. The number 25 service runs from Hanley to […]
Mark Savelli has resigned from his position as FirstGroup’s regional managing director in Scotland and left the group on September 30. Giles Fearnley, head of First’s UK bus division thanked Mark for his “significant contribution” […]
FirstGroup’s update predicts a future with slowed growth and squeezed operating margins FirstGroup has released its preclose trading update for the six months to September 30. Promising figures have been discussed, though more difficult trading […]
16 successful graduate recruits selected from 750 applicants FirstGroup has taken on a record breaking 16 recruits for its graduate scheme this year, having attracted 750 applicants. The graduates were set an unusual challenge to […]
New report and health study launched at House of Commons by bus coalition A rallying call for government support to unite behind a growth agenda for the bus sector was made by Greener Journeys in […]
First in Aberdeen has agreed a long term hire of two new 53-seater Temsa Safari HD touring coaches, with a view to a purchase next year from Arriva Bus & Coach (dealer). The coaches were […]
£27m project to fit 5000-strong provincial bus fleet FirstGroup is to pioneer contactless payment on its 5,000-strong bus fleet inEngland, outside London through a £27m investment. The group intends to be the first bus operator […]
FirstGroup is supporting Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) to reduce its carbon emissions. Terri Vogt, FirstGroup’s head of corporate social responsibility, said: “Joining AREG brings about exciting new prospects which will further build on its […]
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