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FirstGroup acquires York Pullman Bus Company

Aberdeen-based FirstGroup plc announced it has signed an agreement to acquire York Pullman Bus Company Ltd, a business comprising five coach services brands. “York Pullman…



FirstGroup shares up amid trading update

Shares of Aberdeen-headquartered transport giant FirstGroup plc rose about 4% after it published an update on trading for the 27 weeks to September 30, 2023. On…





FirstGroup agrees West Coast rail extension

Aberdeen-headquartered transport firm FirstGroup plc said it has agreed with the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to extend the current arrangements for the West Coast…



FirstGroup accelerates electric bus investment

Aberdeen-headquartered transport giant FirstGroup plc announced that it has committed an additional investment of £35 million to the electrification of its bus fleet and infrastructure….


FirstGroup gets South Western Railway extension

Aberdeen-based transport group FirstGroup plc announced that the UK Department for Transport (DfT) has exercised its option to continue the current contractual arrangements for the…


FirstGroup buys Ensign Bus Company in Essex

Aberdeen-based transport giant FirstGroup plc has announced an agreement to purchase Essex-based Ensign Bus Company Limited. FirstGroup shares rose about 5%. “The acquisition of the Ensignbus…






















FirstGroup unveils more board departures

Embattled Aberdeen-based bus and rail giant FirstGroup plc said on Thursday that non-executive directors Martha Poulter and Steve Gunning have notified the group they will not…





Stagecoach, FirstGroup welcome £226m bus help

Perth-based Stagecoach and Aberdeen-based FirstGroup both welcomed the UK Government’s announcement on Tuesday of extended funding to support the recovery of bus services in England. The…
















FirstGroup secures £300m UK financing

Aberdeen-based bus and rail giant FirstGroup plc on Friday provided shareholders with further updates on its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. FirstGroup said its liquidity has…


FirstGroup wins Great Western Railway contract

Aberdeen-based bus and rail giant FirstGroup plc said on Monday it has signed a “Direct Award” with the UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) to continue operating Great Western…