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First invites views on proposed changes to service 9 through Cotham and Redland and to service 72 in Lockleaze
(Bristol)First West of England is asking the public for its view on the future of service 9 and of the 72 route which between them operate through the Cotham and Redland areas of Bristol – the 72 extending via Gloucester Road to Lockleaze and UWE. Right now, service 9 does not carry enough people to...
New bio-methane gas bus filling station opens in Bristol
(Bristol)As part of its ongoing commitment to improving air quality and tackling the Climate Emergency, First West of England today launched its 77 new bio-methane powered gas bus scheme, including a major new gas filling station at Lawrence Hill depot. From the start of January, the first ten of the new...
The first of Bristol’s new gas buses take to the roads
(Bristol)The initial batch of Bristol’s new 2020 biomethane gas buses are now in service, as part of First West of England’s major investment in improving Bristol’s air quality. The ten new vehicles are converting the m3 metrobus route to biomethane, offering a more than 80% reduction in greenhouse...
Customers invited to give their views on improving bus services in Portishead
(North Somerset)Bus operator First West of England is giving customers the chance to have their say on their bus services between Portishead, Pill & Bristol. The operator wants to improve services from the North Somerset town and speed up the route for commuters between the town and the city centre. In...
Open letter from James Freeman, MD of First West of England, addressing recent bus service disruptions and traffic congestion in Bristol
(Bristol)Here we are at the start of a new decade and no more than a week into it we are confronting appalling disruption to our lives as a result of traffic congestion particularly in the northern fringe of the conurbation. While this affects many people, it particularly impacts people who have made the...
Passengers receive a Bristolian festive greeting aboard First West of England buses.
(Bristol)Customers travelling on First buses this Christmas season will be welcomed on-board with a festive greeting from ‘the voice’ of the buses, First receptionist Fran Edwards. Fran’s warm Bristolian burr started off as a well-loved fixture on the m1 metrobus route, announcing each stop from...
First West of England announces January service changes for Bath
(Bath)Bus operator First West of England will be making some changes to its Bath services from Sunday 5th January 2020. These changes include timetable alterations designed to better reflect customer demand, improve reliability and in some cases reduce journey times across the area. Timings will be...
First West of England announces January service changes for Weston-super-Mare and the West of England region
(West of England)Bus operator First West of England will be making some changes to its services in Weston-super-Mare from Sunday 5th January 2020. These are designed to better reflect customer demand and improve reliability and punctuality of services across the area. Notable changes include increased frequency...
First West of England announces January service changes for Bristol
(Bristol)Bus operator First West of England will be making some changes to its services in Bristol from Sunday 5th January 2020. These changes are designed to better reflect customer demand and improve reliability and punctuality of services across the city. metrobus The number of customers using the...
First West of England takes gold and bronze at UK Bus Awards.
(West of England)Bus company First West of England is celebrating today having won gold and bronze in two categories at the 2019 UK Bus Awards. The company fought off competition from up and down the country to see its initiative ‘Going for Growth’ take the top spot in the Sustained Marketing Excellence...
