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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.
Free bus travel to mark remembrance weekend
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 weekend.
Buses and drivers attacked during Halloween vandalism
First Bus Wales and West has been forced to cancel a number of services today after Halloween vandalism which saw drivers and moving buses attacked.
Changes to bus routes in south and west Wales
In response to reductions in Welsh government funding for buses, First Cymru has today had to announce changes to some of its services in south and west Wales from Sunday 29th October.
Park and travel to Weston Pride for less than £2 per person…and avoid the rail strikes!
UK Pride in Weston-super-Mare kicks off this weekend, and First Bus is offering advice to passengers to avoid planned rails strikes.