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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 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
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.
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
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 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.
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