First Transit partners with Moovit for Mobility as a Service Solutions
11 Nov 2020 First Transit announces a partnership with Moovit, an Intel company, leader for Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
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Avanti West Coast to transform Motherwell services with major timetable boost
02 Nov 2020 Avanti West Coast is set to transform rail services at Motherwell, following approval of plans for a
Read moreBristol civil rights activist has GWR train named in his honour
30 Oct 2020 Civil rights pioneer Dr Paul Stephenson today had a train named in his honour as Great Western
Read moreFirst Student reminds motorists red lights mean stop during National School Bus Safety Week
19 Oct 2020 More school buses are on the roads now as an increasing number of students return to the
Read moreHat Trick Heroes: First Bus scoops three medals in Queen’s Birthday Honours list
12 Oct 2020 A bus driver, scheduler and supervisor have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2020 for their
Read moreAvanti West Coast announces the name of its new Pride Train - Progress
12 Oct 2020 Progress is the name of Avanti West Coast’s Pride Train, which is now in regular service across
Read moreFirst ever zero emission bus fleet for West Yorkshire launched in Leeds
08 Oct 2020 Partnership with West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Leeds City Council £7.3m investment in fleet and depot charging
Read moreFirst Glasgow celebrate Clean Air Day with announcement of 22 new electric vehicles coming to Glasgow thanks to Transport Scotland SULEB funding boost
08 Oct 2020 First Bus is delighted to have been awarded over £4m as part of Transport Scotland’s new funding
Read moreFirst Student Safety Manager Named National Safety Council Rising Star of Safety
07 Oct 2020 A member of the First Student safety team is recognized for demonstrating a strong commitment to safety
Read moreThe world’s first hydrogen-powered double decker bus arrives in Aberdeen
07 Oct 2020 The world’s first hydrogen-powered double decker bus was revealed today in Aberdeen which showcases the city as
Read moreSteve Montgomery appointed Chair of Rail Delivery Group
23 Sep 2020 This announcement was originally issued by RDG The Rail Delivery Group (‘RDG’) has announced changes to its
Read moreBrad Thomas named as chair for the North American Transit Alliance
22 Sep 2020 Brad Thomas, president of First Transit, has been named the chair of the North American Transit Alliance
Read moreFirst Bus Scotland awarded over £3million by Transport Scotland to upgrade mid-life fleet to greener emissions standard
17 Sep 2020 First Bus have been awarded over £3m as part of Transport Scotland’s Scottish Bus Emission Abatement Retrofit
Read moreFirst Student Expands Canadian Operations by Acquiring Wubs Transit
16 Sep 2020 First Student, North America’s leader in student transportation, today announced it signed an agreement to acquire Wubs
Read moreNew Managing Director for First Bus
10 Sep 2020 Giles Fearnley, First Bus Managing Director, has decided to retire after a long and successful career in
Read moreFirstGroup employees raise thousands in one night for Action for Children
07 Sep 2020 FirstGroup employees participated in Boycott your Bed with UK Charity Partner Action for Children on 21 August
Read moreAvanti West Coast launches the UK’s first fully wrapped Pride train staffed by all LGBTQ+ crew
25 Aug 2020 Avanti West Coast is launching the UK’s first fully wrapped Pride train entirely staffed by an LGBTQ+
Read moreFirst Student establishes school transportation protocols
24 Aug 2020 School transportation plays a critical role in a safe and healthy back-to-school season. First Student is leading
Read moreSWR’s community partners recognised with national awards shortlisting
13 Aug 2020 A number of community rail partnerships (CRPs) and station adopters which have been given funding and support
Read moreUS Ignite selects First Transit, in partnership with Perrone Robotics, as autonomous vehicle and service provider for the Fort Carson Smart Transportation Testbed
04 Aug 2020 First Transit will deliver and operate two autonomous shuttles for rider transport on-site US Ignite today announces
Read moreFirst Bus Begins Roll Out Of The Biggest Zero Emission Park And Ride Fleet In The UK
The first of 21 new all-electric double-deckers enter service on the York Park & Ride network, a partnership between First
Read moreHull Trains Reveals Return Date For Summer
31 Jul 2020 People in Hull and East Riding can take advantage of more direct trains to London next month
Read more‘Book my bus ride’: First Bus trials the UK ’s first scheduled bus booking system
27 Jul 2020 The move is part of the bus operator’s national digital programme to enhance customer experience. First Bus
Read moreNavigate the new normal with Space Checker from First Bus
29 Jul 2020 First Bus is geared up to help passengers in Glasgow navigate the new normal with the launch
Read moreMuscular Dystrophy UK praises new app function that allows wheelchair users to track accessible spaces on First buses
03 Jul 2020 Muscular Dystrophy UK has praised national bus operator First Bus for fast-tracking technology which will enable customers
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