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Evie bus character brings children’s book to life for Beeston Primary pupils

  • Life-size character surprises children at Leeds primary school
  • Children’s storybook published by First Bus in North and West Yorkshire
  • Tinyfoot and Evie’s Adventure to Tiny Street features Evie the electric bus and her friend Tinyfoot.
  • Tale to help schools and parents teach youngsters about carbon footprint and greener choices
  • All funds raised to support Macmillan
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Steering the conversation: Warmth of Leeds wins friends on the bus

  • A quarter (24%) of residents in Leeds have made long-lasting friendships with people they have met on the bus
  • 77% of Leeds people feel public transport plays an important role in connecting communities
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Steering the conversation: Yorkshire warmth wins friends on the bus

  • Nearly a quarter (23%) of residents in Yorkshire have made long-lasting friendships with people they have met on the bus
  • 77% of those in Yorkshire feel public transport plays an important role in connecting communities
  • York foodbank volunteer features in new campaign promoting community connections

 

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First Bus Bradford team gears up for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture

  • Bus operator is an Official Travel Partner
  • Specially branded bus and fleet to carry message across communities
  • Shared goal of sustainable travel to support lower carbon footprint of festival
Bradford team with BD2025 bus   fleet 4

First Bus Bradford team gears up for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture

  • Bus operator is an Official Travel Partner
  • Specially branded bus and fleet to carry message across communities
  • Shared goal of sustainable travel to support lower carbon footprint of festival
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Blind and partially sighted customers meet with bus drivers in Leeds to help increase accessibility of travel

  • Campaigners from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) visit First Bus depot for Swap With Me event
  • Mock-up of bus stop and trials with simulation glasses highlight challenges
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'Pride' bus to join the parade in Leeds

  • Special discounted ticket for all-day travel across West Yorkshire to support festival-goers and families
First Bus 'switch on' Bramley depot 1

First Bus ‘switch on’ the largest fleet of zero emission buses in West Yorkshire

  • Electrification of Bramley depot completed as electric buses join city network
  • £29m project combines investment by First Bus and co-funding from Department for Transport Zebra scheme secured by Combined Authority
  • 57 zero emission buses with more expected in summer 2024
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First Bus and Leeds Kirkgate Market bring festive cheer to visitors and local community

  • £500 donation to charity supporting homeless and vulnerable
  • Free roller skating rink between Christmas and New Year
  • Lucky winners to receive ‘First Feast of Christmas’ food hamper worth up to £100