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News & Initiatives Archive
17-12-2009
RBS and First offering Free Travel Home this Hogmanay

04-12-2009
Service 11 Additional Journeys

25-11-2009
First in Glasgow Apprentices are 'Top of the Workshops'!

16-11-2009
Low-floor bus boost for Dumbarton Area

09-11-2009
First and Lanarkshire Chamber of Commerce join forces to save money for Lanarkshire companies

05-11-2009
DEANE LEAVES THE CAR BEHIND TO HOP ON BOARD WINNING BUS NO. 44

30-10-2009
First in Glasgow named 'Public Transport Operator of the Year 2009'

24-09-2009
First goes for hat-trick at bus industry 'Oscars'

15-09-2009
There's a 'Buzz' about the place!

10-09-2009
Faster and greener bus travel for Cumbernauld

10-09-2009
Take the new Hampden Express to Coldplay!

04-09-2009
Travel First to see Scotland at Hampden

04-09-2009
Glasgow guys aim for Bus Driver of the Year

12-08-2009
Arsenal v Celtic 26 August: Glasgow - London Overnight Coach and Local Service Information

07-08-2009
601 reasons to hop on a bus to the shops

05-08-2009
GREEN LIGHT FOR BETTER BUS DRIVING

30-07-2009
Performance Statistics: Period 4 (28 June - 25 July 2009)

15-07-2009
U2 at Hampden Park - Service information

06-07-2009
Bruce Springsteen at Hampden Park - service information

29-06-2009
New vehicles welcomed to South Lanarkshire

23-06-2009
Lost Property Moves Back to Larkfield

22-06-2009
Plan your day out by bus this summer and take advantage of these great offers!

22-06-2009
Getting on board for National Falls Awareness Day

16-06-2009
New vehicles welcomed to North Lanarkshire

14-06-2009
Glasgow bike and fun run proves to be a Monster success

10-06-2009
Eye-catching bikes inspire Glasgow's Mini Monster Challengers

05-06-2009
Bus company urges Glasgow and the west to think green

01-06-2009
NEW SERVICE 140 Clydebank to Drumchapel - Starts Monday 15th June 2009

20-05-2009
MSP welcomes improved bus access for Caldercruix

18-05-2009
Services 204, 205, 215 & 216 - Glasgow Terminal Procedures

15-05-2009
New technology just the ticket for First customers

15-05-2009
First bus boost for east end

12-05-2009
Low-Floor Bus Boost for Southside

12-05-2009
Improved Transport Links in Craigend

11-05-2009
THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR . . . RUNNING AND CYCLING?!

11-05-2009
First Launches Innovative Advertising Campaign to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour on Buses

05-05-2009
BUS SERVICE DIVERSIONS FOR WOMEN'S 10K

24-04-2009
Nessie surfaces in the Clyde for Mini Monster!

24-04-2009
Learning award for Glasgow bus driver

17-04-2009
Homecoming Scottish Cup Cheerleading Team Revealed on Branded Bus

15-04-2009
LOCAL RUGBY CLUB RECEIVES AN EGG-STRA SPECIAL SURPRISE

08-04-2009
Bus drivers receive thank you message with a difference!

04-04-2009
First in Glasgow Submits Plans for £25 million HQ and Depot

02-04-2009
Old Firm Football Match Raises Thousands for Sick Kids

24-03-2009
Best Bus Service Gets Even Better!

23-03-2009
First in Glasgow Reviews Fares

18-03-2009
Glasgow Bus Drivers do Something Funny for Money

09-03-2009
First Says Farewell to 83 Years of Experience

23-01-2009
Bus Stop Changes for City Passengers

20-01-2009
Terry and First in Glasgow help bus passengers beat Blue Monday!

15-01-2009
Councillor Welcomes Bus Service Revisions

13-01-2009
Route Development Plan 2009

09-01-2009
Bus Company Offers Reward for Information On New Year's Day Attack

01-01-2009
First's NEW Scotland-London Overnight Coach Service

30-12-2008
NEW SERVICES - 343 & 346, Cumbernauld Local Services

23-12-2008
Union Street Bus Stop Changes

22-12-2008
First's festive timetable changes

19-12-2008
First's NEW Scotland-London Overnight Coach Service

04-12-2008
New Travel Centre Confirms First Commitment to Lanarkshire

02-12-2008
First Plays Santa for Cancer Charity

24-11-2008
Best Bus Service Award for First in Glasgow

14-11-2008
Scottish Politician of the Year Launches New Sunday Bus Service for Govan Residents

13-11-2008
Getting to and From Glasgow's Christmas Lights Switch-On

03-11-2008
First gives Vandalism the Red Card with the Match of the Day!

31-10-2008
Great Nights Out in Glasgow End with a Night Bus!

22-10-2008
First Service Changes Put Lanarkshire on the Map

22-10-2008
First Service Changes Put Lanarkshire on the Map

19-10-2008
New Bus Service is Welcomed by Local Communities

19-10-2008
A Right Royal Welcome for New Bus Service Links

24-09-2008
First Revises Lanarkshire FirstWeek ticket

24-09-2008
Improved Connections with Cumbernauld XCard

23-09-2008
Free Travel offers CAR-efree way to get around with First

19-09-2008
City Stop for American Icon

25-08-2008
A FIRST LOSS COULD BE CANCER CHARITY'S GAIN

24-08-2008
EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH THE NEW X17 SERVICE FROM FIRST

22-08-2008
FIRST EXPANDS IN NORTH LANARKSHIRE

21-08-2008
LOST PROPERTY UPDATE

21-08-2008
YOUNG SCOTS TEAM UP WITH FIRST TO GO FOR GOLD

20-08-2008
Performance Statistics: Period 5, 2008

15-08-2008
FIRST STEPS IN TO ENSURE PASSENGERS DON'T LOSE OUT

13-08-2008
FIRST'S NEW AIRLINK SERVICE TAKES OFF

07-08-2008
NEW FIRST LANARKSHIRE LINK OFFERS PASSENGER PRIZES

01-08-2008
FIRST BRINGS GREEN TRANSPORT OF THE FUTURE TO GLASGOW

01-08-2008
Performance Statistics: Period 4, 2008

25-07-2008
ROUTE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2008

14-07-2008
TAKE A PRIZE-WINNING BUS JOURNEY TO LARGS!

07-07-2008
FREE 4-WEEK FIRSTCARD WITH RBS STUDENT ROYALTIES ACCOUNT

02-07-2008
Performance Statistics: Period 3, 2008

27-06-2008
ALL ABOARD THE M&D'S EXPRESS WITH FIRST

16-06-2008
ENJOY THE VIEWS ON THE ‘FIRST' DOUBLE DECK ROUTE TO LARGS

12-06-2008
Lanarkshire Jobs Boost as First Announce Further Expansion

11-06-2008
Shape Up for Summer with First and Glasgow Club

03-06-2008
Performance Statistics: Period 2, 2008

12-05-2008
'Spot the Mini Monster' Comes to Glasgow

30-04-2008
Performance Statistics - Period 1, 2008

17-04-2008
BusDusters on the Move

17-04-2008
First Helps Out Local Brownies

26-03-2008
Eggspect More With First on Easter Monday

13-03-2008
When Gavin Met Nessie and Jessie

10-03-2008
First in Glasgow Accredited for Environmental Excellence

29-02-2008
FirstGroup Joins the Fight to Help the UK's Poorest Children

29-02-2008
Improvements to Bus Travel Provision to Stobhill Hospital Begin

12-02-2008
First in Glasgow's Route Development Plan 2008

01-02-2008
People Turn to Public Transport to Make Lives Greener

28-01-2008
New Late Night Services

22-01-2008
Bus Service Plans Benefit Ruchill Residents

08-01-2008
Bus Service Boost for Southside Passengers

20-12-2007
FirstGroup Bans Use of Hands Free Mobile Phones When Driving

13-12-2007
FirstGroup enters the FTSE 100

29-11-2007
Performance Statistics - Period 8, 2007

28-11-2007
New Finance Director for First Glasgow

27-11-2007
eXcellent Investment Drives First Forward in Cumbernauld

13-11-2007
Glasgow to Host 2014 Commonwealth Games

05-11-2007
First Drives Forward Campaign for Cyclists

05-11-2007
Extended Bus Service to Glasgow Airport

29-10-2007
Leave the Car and Take the Bus at Glasgow's First Park and Ride

06-09-2007
First Glasgow Field Top Team at Monster Duathlon

02-07-2007
Regular Bus Service to Glasgow Airport

20-06-2007
Route Development Plan

15-05-2007
FIRST OFFERS EURO FARES FOR EURO FINAL

10-04-2007
SECC Service launched

03-04-2007
New late night bus service for Hamilton club goers

01-04-2007
Staff get involved in Corporate Decathlon

31-03-2007
First Invest in Staff Learning

27-03-2007
Donation to British Lung Foundation

25-03-2007
Cambuslang Rugby Team get some New Balls

11-03-2007
New £6 Million Depot Opens

10-03-2007
Mad March Fare

20-02-2007
A Smoother Ride for ENABLE and CHAS

05-01-2007
First support Glasgow's 2014 Commonwealth Games Bid

28-12-2006
First re-invests in new buses once again

22-11-2006
First Football Service Kicks Off

21-11-2006
Hamilton's 226 Service gets Festive

21-11-2006
First and Tesco show some Festive Lovin'

08-11-2006
First Scoop UK Bus Award Win

04-06-2006
Glasgow appoints its new Managing Director

02-06-2006
MP3 player text competition

02-06-2006
First continues to invest in its bus fleet

01-02-2006
Evening service 59 to Mosspark to continue

26-10-2005
Service 175 low-floor access

19-09-2005
Glasgow enters into First's Streamline

04-08-2005
Investment in bus link between Glasgow Central and Queen Street

01-08-2005
First join forces for a safer City Centre

29-04-2005
Clarkston Primary School Adopts Bus

25-04-2005
Spit Kit Success

15-02-2005
First Donates over £600,000 of National Free Bus Travel to Guide Dog Trainers

01-02-2005
FIRST'S NEW SAFETY MEASURES

24-01-2005
£29 Million Investment in New Buses Brings Quality Boost to Public Transport in Glasgow

03-12-2004
BUS DRIVER ATTACKER REPORTED TO PROCURATOR FISCAL

02-12-2004
First is Taking the Stress Out of Christmas!

11-11-2004
Cheap Cheap travel for Glasgow!

11-11-2004
First in Glasgow is Poles Apart

27-10-2004
Another Conviction Following Assault on First Staff

26-10-2004
Youth Charged for Spitting at Bus Driver

14-10-2004
Hairmyres Hospital Service Improvement - 201

13-10-2004
All Hands on Deck To Reduce Vandalism in Glasgow

23-08-2004
First Signs Ground Breaking Safety Deal with T&G

05-07-2004
First Gives Major Boost to Glasgow Bus Drivers Pay

29-06-2004
£29 Million Investment in New Buses Brings Quality Boost to Public Transport in Glasgow

29-06-2004
Crime 'Bus'ters

28-06-2004
Service 38, 44 and 66 Improved for Southsiders

28-06-2004
First Welcomes Competition Commission Ruling

22-06-2004
Just the ticket for Mackintoshs Glasgow!

11-06-2004
First Wins Scotrail Franchise

08-06-2004
BUS VANDALS TO PAY FOR THEIR ACTIONS!

12-05-2004
£500,000 Clean Air Boost For Scotland

05-04-2004
"First Class" Post Campaign Aims to Encourage More Bus Travel!

02-04-2004
Truth or Dare!

15-03-2004
First's New Depot Receives Top Security Awards

05-03-2004
First Appoints New Team to Clamp Down on Fraud

26-01-2004
First Gives Tourists Passport to City Sights

12-01-2004
Services 11 and 45 Improved for Passengers in Bishopbriggs, Springburn and Auchinairn

12-01-2004
Service 66 Improved for Clydebank Passengers

12-01-2004
£5 million Investment in New Depot Brings Quality Boost to Public Transport in Glasgow

12-01-2004
Service 45 Improved for Southsiders

12-01-2004
Service 66 Improved for East Kilbride Passengers

17-11-2003
First and Strathclyde Police team up with Glasgow pubs & clubs to help you get “a-round” this Christmas

15-10-2003
First Wins Public Transport Operator of the Year Award

14-10-2003
First demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning

06-10-2003
First operates shuttle bus service to replace diverted service X5

22-09-2003
In Town Without My Car with East Dunbartonshire Council

18-09-2003
First Cracks Down on Spitting Attacks

17-09-2003
First Offers School Children a Brighter Future!

22-08-2003
All Aboard the Comedy Bus!

30-06-2003
First Helps Robert Celebrate His 103rd Birthday!

23-06-2003
All Aboard at Loch Lomond Shores

12-06-2003
"First Class" Post Campaign Encourages More Bus Travel!

12-06-2003
Glasgow City Council and First inject £30million Quality Boost for Public Transport in Glasgow

15-05-2003
Kicking Vandalism into Touch

13-05-2003
Years of Friendship on the Buses

28-04-2003
Better Bus Services For West Dunbartonshire

28-04-2003
Better Bus Services For Clydebank

28-04-2003
Service Improvements on Service 9

28-04-2003
First "Paints the Town Red" in East Kilbride

28-04-2003
Better Bus Services For Hamilton, Motherwell and Wishaw

15-04-2003
Partnership Approach Pays Off in Summerston

17-03-2003
First Makes Shopping at Centre West Even Easier!

17-03-2003
First Makes Bus Travel Easy in Ayrshire!

07-03-2003
First Wins Top Social Responsibility Award

05-03-2003
Vandalism Causes Bus Company to Consider Withdrawing Services

26-02-2003
First leading the way in cutting down crime

15-01-2003
Garry Raven to Drive Scotland Forward

26-11-2002
Free Travel For Strathclyde Police Officers on First Buses

28-10-2002
Miles and Miles More for Bus Users in Cumbernauld

24-10-2002
First gets the Thumbs Up from Pensioners in Glasgow

21-10-2002
First on Board with Long Life Learning

21-08-2002
Cracking Crime on the Buses

19-08-2002
First Goes "Back to the Future"

06-08-2002
Staff Fundraising at First Raises £6000 for Premature Baby Unit

26-07-2002
Return of the Bus Inspectors to the Streets of Glasgow

22-07-2002
Travel to New Loch Lomond Attraction by Bus from only £1.95 return!

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A PRIZE WINNING BUS JOURNEY TO LARGS

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A PRIZE WINNING BUS JOURNEY TO LARGS

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Leven Valley Rail Link

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£2,000 donation gives Lanarkshire Multiple Sclerosis Society something to smile about

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FIRSTS ROUTE TO BETTER BUS SERVICES

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Public Transport to Make Lives Greener

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Best Bus Service Award for First in Glasgow

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Regular bus service to Glasgow Airport

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Hop on the M&D's X7 Express

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Improved Connections with XCard

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Argyle/Queen Street Closure

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