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First Bus Scotland scoops major sustainability award at 2022 Scottish Transport Awards

  • First Glasgow wins Contribution to Sustainable Transport Award for completion of UK’s largest electric vehicle charging hub
  • Lifesaving First Glasgow drivers Billy Bell and Mark Macduff share Frontline Employee of the Year award
  • First Glasgow receives commendation in Public Transport Operator of the Year category, while First Aberdeen recognised for launch of world’s first hydrogen double deckers in 2021.
First Bus Electric Vehicle Single Decker

First Bus Scotland commits £35 million to electric bus investment

  • 74 new electric vehicles on route to Glasgow and Aberdeen
  • Glasgow bus fleet soon to be 40% electric
  • Aberdeen fleet set to be 50% emission free
First Glasgow LEZ low emission buses (1)

First Glasgow announces further pay increase for drivers across Greater Glasgow

  • Glasgow’s largest bus operator is announcing an increase in pay for all drivers.
  • First Glasgow is recruiting for new bus drivers across its Greater Glasgow operations.
  • Trainee and part-time positions are also available.
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First Bus supports Glasgow night-time economy with return of night bus services

  • Return of weekend night bus network
  • 11 routes/corridors served across the city and beyond from evening of Friday 17th June.
  • 6pm PLUS ticket covers travel after 6pm as well as night bus services, starting from only £4.
  • Young Persons (Under 22s) Concessionary Card holders can travel for free on First Glasgow night bus services
  • Night bus network is returning to help boost the night-time economy in the city and to help ease the pressure by recent rail disruption.
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Scottish men over 55 don’t feel guilty about choosing their cars over bus

  • First Bus data reveals Scottish men are less environmentally conscious than women when it comes to transport
  • 35 - 44 year olds (70%) are the most frequent car users
  • Over 55 year olds (41%) don't feel guilty for choosing to use car over bus
First Glasgow services travelling through Glasgow city Centre

First Glasgow introduces new ticketing options that reflect customers’ post-pandemic travel needs

  • Brand new ‘Tap On Tap Off’ fares introduced in Glasgow to make bus travel around the city cheaper and even easier
  • Some fare prices will rise with ticketing updates, but customers should see better value and flexibility overall
First Glasgow LEZ low emission buses (1)

First Glasgow increases entry rate of pay for PCV licence holders as recruitment drive ramps up further

  • Glasgow’s largest bus operator is increasing its entry rate of pay to £12 per hour.
  • First Glasgow is recruiting for new bus drivers across its Greater Glasgow operations.
  • Trainee and part-time positions are also available.