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First Bus Scottish Poppy Appeal 2020
(all areas)Local bus operator First Bus is displaying digital donation QR codes across all its vehicles during the 2020 Scottish Poppy Appeal in the build up to Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. This year’s campaign is unlike any other following the impact of the Coronavirus global pandemic and means...
The world’s first hydrogen-powered double decker bus arrives in Aberdeen
(all areas)The world’s first hydrogen-powered double decker bus was revealed today in Aberdeen which showcases the city as a trailblazer in hydrogen technologies. The arrival of the first of the zero emission buses underlines the city’s role as the energy capital of Europe and shows its commitment to...
First Aberdeen announce further service improvements
(all areas)Service 8 reintroduced Monday to Saturday in response to customer & stakeholder feedback. Service 20 reintroduced to full university timetable as the city gears up to welcome back its students for their new term. X27 reintroduced on hourly service Monday to Friday and daytime on a Saturday....
Navigate the new normal with Space Checker from First Bus
(all areas)First Bus is geared up to help passengers across its entire Scottish network navigate the new normal with the launch of its brand-new Space Checker tool. Space Checker has been designed to assist customers who are looking to travel by bus, to plan ahead with confidence, see when their favourite...
New app function allowing wheelchair users in Aberdeen to track accessible spaces on First buses gains praise
(all areas)Disability Equality Scotland has praised national bus operator First Bus for fast-tracking technology which will enable wheelchair users in Aberdeen to track accessible spaces on their local bus services in ‘real-time’. The mobile app update, available now, enables customers across Aberdeen...
First Aberdeen rolling out Express Mode for Apple Pay for bus travel
(all areas)First Aberdeen launches new way for customers to avoid using cash on buses during these unprecedented times. With Express Mode for Apple Pay customers can pay for their fare by just tapping their iPhone or Apple Watch. First Aberdeen is first Scottish transport operator to pilot this...
Dons put fans First with new Public Transport Partner
(all areas)Aberdeen Football Club and First Aberdeen are set to embark on a new partnership ahead of the 2019/20 Scottish Premiership season. For the next two seasons First Aberdeen are on board as the club’s Official Public Transport Partner with a view to encouraging more supporters to travel...
