FirstGroup7 Jan 2025Bus disruption warning due to strike actionUnite the Union members working with First Bus are set to strike on weekends in January.7 Jan 20256 Dec 2024Bus drivers set for Christmas strike over payUnite the union says its members at First Bus in Hampshire are going to take to the picket line.6 Dec 202425 Oct 2024Coach firm bought by FirstGroupFirstGroup says the purchase of Lakeside Group will allow it to grow in the West Midlands.25 Oct 20245 Aug 2024Bus driver suspended over Facebook 'hate' postsFirst Bus urgently investigating image shared by driver that depicts hate towards Muslims.5 Aug 202425 Mar 2024Avanti to pay train drivers £600 a shift for overtimeWest Coast Main Line drivers to receive £600 for an overtime shift after company strikes deal with union.25 Mar 202420 Mar 2024Leaders demand Avanti lose West Coast franchiseNorthern business, transport and political leaders say action "must be taken" immediately.20 Mar 20247 Feb 2024Bus routes under threat in 'bombshell' announcementOne service between two large towns could be withdrawn altogether over funding issues.7 Feb 20248 Nov 2023First Bus drivers vote to strike in GlasgowMore than 1,200 drivers have voted to take action later in November according to union leaders.8 Nov 202314 Sep 2023Town bus depot set to be demolishedA union has raised concerns about First Bus' decision to knock down the Yeovil site.14 Sep 2023...
