Greater Manchester

First in Manchester carries approximately 100 million passengers each year and its 900 buses operate approximately 35 million miles each year.

The fleet consists of 19 articulated buses, 243 double deck buses, 364 single deck buses,171 midi and minibuses and 16 training vehicles.

The company employs 2,329 people, who are made up of 1,760 drivers, 332 engineering staff (including cleaners, semi-skilled and skilled staff) and 237 staff in supervisory, administrative and managerial roles.

First in Manchester operate a total of 319 local bus routes which all have different characteristics of frequency, days/times of operation as well as purpose. The routes vary from weekend Night buses serving Manchester City Centre and Wigan to school buses operated on behalf of local passenger transport authorities and private school trusts.

Company details:

First Manchester Limited. Registered in England and Wales No. 02818607. Registered office: Wallshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 3TR.