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Meet John - the World's First Hydrogen Bus Driver!
(all areas)Meet John - the World’s First Hydrogen Double Decker Bus Driver Hi, I’m John Gillies, and I’m officially the world’s first fully trained double decker hydrogen bus driver. On Thursday, 28 January 2021 at 05:16am, I will take the first of our fleet of 15 new hydrogen buses out the depot...
An introduction to our new Hydrogen Buses!
(all areas)As First Aberdeen officially launches the world’s first hydrogen double decker buses, we take a look at the feat of engineering that’s gone on behind the scenes at the King Street depot to make way for the new fleet. As our new, emission-free buses go into service around Aberdeen, there will...
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...
