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First West Lothian Service 23

First Bus announces sale of Scotland East business to McGill's Group

  • McGill’s Group will take ownership of the business from 19 September
  • Both businesses pledge to put all staff and customers at the forefront of their plans
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First West Lothian Service 23

Lothians home to biggest bus users thanks to locals’ environmental consciences

  • Strong environmental consciences see Lothians’ residents opt for the bus more than the rest of Scotland
  • Only 26% of people in the Lothians prefer to drive over taking public transport - the lowest among all Scottish regions
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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
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First West Lothian Service 23

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

  • All Adult Zonal tickets will be frozen at 2019 rates
  • New range of ticket options introduced to make bus travel easier across the network
  • Some fare prices will rise with ticketing updates, but most customers will see better value and flexibility overall
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First Midland services in the local area

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

  • New range of ticket options introduced to improve bus travel across the network
  • Some fare prices will rise with ticketing updates, but most customers will see better value and flexibility overall
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Janette Bell, MD First Bus UK

First Bus encourages women across Scotland to join as recruitment events aim to #BreakTheBias

  • First Bus Scotland is holding recruitment events across the country to shine a light on the opportunities for women to excel in the business
  • Traditional perceptions and stereotypes amongst the biggest challenges for First Bus to overcome
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Duncan Cameron, Managing Director for First Bus in Scotland.

First Bus announces official appointment of new Managing Director in Scotland

Former MD of First Aberdeen and Operations Director of First Glasgow has now been appointed to succeed Andrew Jarvis as Managing Director for First Bus in Scotland. 

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