London

Welcome to First’s London website. This site is for anyone who would like to know more about our services. If you use our buses, are looking for a job with our company or are a bus enthusiast there will be something of interest here.

First operates buses in London under contract to Transport for London. We aim to run safe, innovative, reliable and sustainable bus services and it is our intention to be the best in London.

In June this year, thanks to contract wins, we will be adding routes 231 and 245 to our network.

Later in summer we will be updating our fleet of modern accessible buses with the introduction of the UK’s first examples of the new Wrightbus double-decker. These low floor modular vehicles offer many new features which are designed to make buses safer, quieter, lighter and more energy efficient. The new buses give the choice of either conventional diesel or hybrid-electric drivelines, without changing the layout and specification of the vehicle. Look out for them on the streets later this year!

This site also includes full information on Croydon Tramlink, where the trams are operated by our sister company First Tram Operations Ltd.

For a complete picture of what’s happening in London, including fares, passes and the whole transport network including tubes and trams please also take a look at Transport for London’s website.

Adrian Jones - Managing Director