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• First Bus in South Yorkshire has donated 200 meals to foodbanks across the region
• The foodbanks include Rotherham Unity Centre, The Woodhouse Church Food Hub, S2 foodbank and DN 7 Foodbank
• The food was supplied by Morrisons in Rotherham, who kindly gave First Bus a 10% discount, with Unite the Union also contributing to the final total
• The High Sheriff of South Yorkshire, John Baddeley and Clive Betts MP, Sheffield South-East, were both in attendance

• 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

• 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

• 245 colleagues based at depots in West and North Yorkshire to benefit from pay commitment

• Agreement to purchase York Pullman Bus Company
• High-performing business with strong track record of growth
• Independently-owned and highly reputable operator of coaches and buses, providing contracted and private hire services in York and the wider area from several depot locations
• Completion of the acquisition is anticipated in the next few weeks, subject to customary regulatory review.

• Only all-electric autonomous bus service in the country
• Trial begins in September

Change includes Park and Ride sites in Leeds and York