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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,...
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 York celebrates heritage
(all areas)York’s largest bus operator is honouring past and present colleagues with a new bus, painted in the livery of ‘Rider York’. First York has rebranded one of its vehicles ‘Rider York’, to acknowledge the business’s heritage. The vehicle includes a message on the side of the vehicle to...
"Thank York It’s Friday” sees introduction of late evening Park & Ride every Friday until Christmas
(all areas)York’s city centre is supporting the high street with a new initiative bringing together York Business Improvement District, First York, City of York Council and York Retail Forum. “Thank York It’s Friday” runs every Friday until Christmas, encouraging local people and visitors alike to...
First York supports local homelessness charity SASH
(all areas)The youth homelessness charity SASH is launching a new volunteer recruitment campaign with the support of First York. SASH prevents young people from becoming homeless by offering them a room in the home of a volunteer ‘host’. The campaign aims to encourage more people to become hosts to help...
First York encourages students to go cashless on the bus
(York University Services)First York has announced its 2018/19 University fares and timetable changes ahead of the start of the new term and is encouraging students to switch to mTickets for the best value fares. The operator of the University of York bus services has introduced changes to its tickets across its 66 bus...
Versailles star encourages visitors to enjoy York’s summer attractions by using Park & Ride
(York Park & Ride)Television star Alexander Vlahos is reminding visitors that they can enjoy York’s attractions for longer this summer - by making use of the city’s extended Park & Ride service. Alexander, who’s best known for starring as Philippe in the popular television series Versailles and currently...