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Bringing words and pictures together for mobile art
School pupils and college students in the Mendips have been bringing art and poetry together for a new, colourful mobile project.
Somerset town latest to get new bus link to Bristol
One of Somerset’s busiest towns is set to benefit from a new bus link to Bristol, First West of England has announced today.
Getting Bristol’s bus network ready for electric buses
Changes are being made to Bristol’s bus network this autumn in readiness for the arrival of new electric buses from next year, according to First West of England.
New cross-city bus links for Bath
Bath is set to benefit from new cross-city transport links as a result of changes to the bus network, First West of England has revealed today.
First West of England announces fare changes from 28th July
Bus operator First West of England has announced changes to some of its fares from later this month.
UK’s longest serving bus driver’s 'two return trips to the moon’
A bus driver, thought to be the UK’s longest serving, has vowed to stay behind the wheel at the age of 76 after travelling the equivalent of almost two return trips to the moon.
George the Poet and First Bus release ‘ode to the bus’ poem, as research shows Brits want to connect more in public spaces
A powerful poem and accompanying video has today been released by acclaimed poet, George the Poet, celebrating the power of buses as a central pillar of local communities around the UK, as research reveals Brits are more afraid of connecting to people in their communities than ever before.
Free travel to mark Armed Forces Day
Serving members of the armed forces, veterans and cadets are being offered free bus travel this Saturday to show support for Armed Forces Day.
UP First: First Bus partners with UPFEST PRESENTS to bring colourful commutes to Bristol
Bristol street artist, Cheo, has created a driveable work of art, which will have Bristolians double-taking across the city
First Bus invests over £50m in electric buses in the West of England
First West of England is to invest more than £50m introducing its first electric buses in the region.
First West of England’s pledge as it marks 80 years since the first female drivers
First West of England has pledged to nearly double the number of women in its business in the next five years as it marks a major milestone in its history.
International Women’s Day 2024: First Bus pledges to double number of women in the business
On International Women’s Day 2024, First Bus is making bold commitments on gender – to double the number of women in the business in the next five years. Furthermore, in line with the FTSE Women Leaders recommendations, First Bus also aims to have 40% of senior leadership roles filled by women by 2028.