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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.
Making bus travel simpler for thousands of customers
New technology is being rolled out across all First Cymru buses this spring, making travel quicker and simpler for thousands of passengers.
New cross-city routes and services reconnecting communities
Three extra cross-city bus routes are being introduced in Bristol as part of a package of changes from First West of England this spring.
New bus routes from Somerset to Bristol will cost passengers as little as 4p per mile
Residents living in two of Somerset’s largest towns will benefit from new bus links to Bristol for as little as 4p per mile.
Tackling loneliness with a theatre tour for Matinée Minglers arriving by bus
Theatre fans arriving in Bristol by bus are being given the chance of a ‘behind the scenes’ tour of the venue which kickstarted the career of Hollywood great Cary Grant.
Marking 80 years since the first women drivers in the West of England
A new competition has been launched to commemorate 80 years since the first women drivers got behind the wheel of buses in the West of England.
