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Get Tae: Scots make the least friendships on the bus

  • Only one in five (19%) Scots have made long-lasting friendships with people they have met on the bus – the lowest of all regions surveyed.
  • 82% of Scots feel public transport plays an important role in connecting communities.
  • Glaswegians are friendlier than people in Edinburgh.
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First Glasgow's first fully EV bus launched in January 2020

First Bus teams up with Glasgow and Aberdeen businesses to spread kindness citywide throughout November

  • Throughout November, First Bus is partnering with a variety of local businesses in Glasgow and Aberdeen to spread kindness by offering free items.
  • People in Glasgow and Aberdeen are invited to enjoy complimentary items each day as a thank-you for their loyalty and to show support for the cities’ small businesses.
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First Bus offers free travel to military, cadets and veterans to celebrate Armed Forces Day

  • Free travel to events on Saturday 29 June.
  • Ex-military employees at First Bus encouraged to wear uniform while in service
  • June adds special significance to events following the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
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First Bus launches streetwear collection

Ding Ding! First Bus creates streetwear collection inspired by Scotland's bus routes

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First Bus to become UK’s largest national bus operator to be a real Living Wage employer

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First Bus and McGill’s Group announce continuation of Glasgow night bus network

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First Bus Scotland will have 50 electric buses operating from its Scotstoun depot

First Glasgow announces increase in frequency for services 2 and 3

  • The bus operator is making changes that will increase the frequency of buses on both routes, offering an improved service for over 600,000 people per month in Glasgow.
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George Bowie surprises locals with impromptu Glasgow gig

  • Popular Radio and GBX DJ launches summer playlist to encourage Glaswegians to explore their city by bus
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First Glasgow announces delay to withdrawal of its night bus services

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From LtoR - Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Ian Yuill, First Bus Scotland Managing Director Duncan Cameron, Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Christian Allard

First Aberdeen bus fleet now 40% emission free

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Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop and First Bus Scotland MD Duncan Cameron

Over 200 First Glasgow buses now emission free

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First Bus praised for doubling female workforce since 2017

  • First Bus is included in Close the Gap’s 2023 gender pay gap reporting assessment
  • It highlights long-term action First Bus has taken to tackle barriers faced by women in male-dominated roles.
  • Introduction of part-time bus driver roles has resulted in 50% of new hires being women, a huge increase from 2% in 2017.
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