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First electric depot and buses unveiled in the West of England
The West of England’s first electrified bus depot was unveiled today as passengers were boarding the region’s first electric buses.
New night bus allows North Somerset residents to enjoy weekend nights out
Towns across North Somerset will benefit from a new night bus service from Bristol, First Bus has announced today.
New Sunday bus service and cross-city connection coming to the West of England
A new Sunday bus service, extended routes and extra evening journeys are among a host of changes coming to the West of England’s bus network from April, First Bus has announced today.
From 75-seater passenger bus to primary school classroom
School children in Bristol were today joined by a senior government minister to welcome a new learning space – a disused double decker bus.
Steering the conversation; Quarter of residents in the South West have made friends on the bus
Instead of plugging in headphones or burying heads in books while travelling on public transport, residents in the South West are actually striking up conversations with strangers, as new research shows nearly a quarter (23%) have made long-lasting friendships with people they have met on the bus.
Bus and beats: Glasto musicians get tatt-ally on board with service 376 rave-up
When it comes to bus fans, a group of musicians from Glastonbury have taken it to the next level.
Free bus travel to mark remembrance commemorations
Veterans and UK armed forces personnel using First Bus services in the West of England, Wales and Worcester are being offered free travel during remembrance commemorations this year.
Work starts on the West of England’s £59m bus electrification project
First West of England has started work on two multi-million pound projects this week to electrify bus depots in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare.
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.
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.
Christmas and New Year services
First West of England, First Cymru and First Worcester has confirmed its bus timetables over the Christmas and New Year period.