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There's more good than bad according to bus drivers
(all areas)Despite our moaning, modern life in Britain really isn’t all that bad…according to the nation’s BUS DRIVERS. New research of the nation’s bus drivers has revealed a fascinating snapshot into British life – from the viewpoint of those who see and hear the most. The poll by First Bus,...
A bus load of improvements for young people
(all areas)Bus18 is on a mission to make bus travel more accessible for young people across the region. Over the last 18 months it has committed to deliver a ‘bus load’ of improvements to make catching the bus an affordable and attractive option for under 25-year olds. With over 320,000 16 to 25-year...
First Bus achieves industry milestone with national contactless completion
(all areas)An industry milestone has been achieved today (17th September), as First Bus has successfully completed the rollout of new Ticketer machines across its 5,800 fleet, with all its 14 operations now offering contactless as a payment option. Today’s announcement makes First Bus the first bus...
First West Yorkshire strengthens operations team with new appointment
(all areas)First West Yorkshire has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of a new Operations Director, to deliver even better service delivery for our customers. Tom Bridge has joined the bus operator in a new position of West Yorkshire Operations Director having held a similar role for...
YOUNG PEOPLE PASSIONATE ABOUT WEST YORKSHIRE TRANSPORT SAYS YOUTH COUNCIL
(all areas)“Transport is one of the top issues young people are most passionate about” is what the Leeds Youth Council told Bus18 leaders when they met at Leeds Civic Hall last Thursday. Reliability, affordability and incentivising bus travel were the main areas of discussion between the Youth...
First West Yorkshire partners with Huddersfield Town FC
(Huddersfield)With over 120 buses operating in Huddersfield, First West Yorkshire has partnered with Huddersfield Town FC to become an Official Partner to encourage people to travel by bus during match days. With increasing numbers of fans travelling to Huddersfield Town FC from across the UK the football club...
Bus colleagues celebrate 3000 years of service to West Yorkshire
(all areas)Over 60 members of staff from local bus operator First West Yorkshire have received special accolades for their services to the industry, after working for the business for 25 years or more, which collectively is more than 3,000 years. First West Yorkshire holds long service awards every year to...
Contactless payments to make catching the bus easier
(all areas)Passengers can now pay for their bus tickets with contactless payment options, which will make catching the bus even easier, thanks to the introduction of new ticket machines on all First West Yorkshire vehicles. Figures from the British Retail Consortium suggests that over half of purchases are...