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First Bus engineers call off strike action after pay deal reached

Bus company engineers have called off strike action after securing an “excellent” pay deal, a union has said – although drivers are still set…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2023

Bus engineers call off strike action after agreeing pay deal

Around 1,200 bus drivers involved in a similar pay dispute are still set to walk out for a week later this month.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

Strike dates set as 'underpaid' First bus drivers back industrial action

Unite the Union has confirmed that more than 1200 employees voted by 99 per cent in support of industrial action.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023

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McGill's to 'examine' options to run Glasgow’s night bus service

A COMPETING bus firm could save the Glasgow night bus service after First Bus announced it was scrapping eleven routes at the end of this month.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2023

Rival bus company to look at launching Glasgow night buses after First announce scrapped service

McGill’s Buses said it was looking at introducing night bus services for the city after First Glasgow announced it was scrapping their night services at the end of this month.

Glasgow Live · Jul 12, 2023

Petition launched for First Glasgow to make U-turn on scrapping 'crucial' night bus services

First Glasgow announced this week that 11 routes will be scrapped which has left Glaswegians and the council 'very concerned', with a petition to save the night services now launched.

Glasgow Live · Jul 11, 2023

Lanarkshire towns affected by decision to withdraw night bus services from end of month

The decision was made following a 12-month period of monitoring passenger numbers

Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023

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Night bus service across Glasgow to be scrapped at end of the month

NIGHTBUSES in Glasgow are to be scrapped at the end of the month - just one year after they were reintroduced.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2023

First Bus to scrap night services on 11 Glasgow routes within weeks

The decision was made after the company monitored passenger numbers over a one-year period and found that the services were regularly operating with as few as 14 passengers per hour.

Glasgow Live · Jul 10, 2023

Glasgow man 'hit by bus' in city centre as First Glasgow issue statement

First Glasgow has confirmed there was an incident involving one of their vehicles and a pedestrian at around 3pm on Tuesday afternoon as a large police presence remains near Buchanan Bus Station.

Glasgow Live · Jul 4, 2023

Glasgow cancer charity gifted bespoke bus by First Glasgow for major campaign

First Glasgow has gifted Beatson Cancer Charity the bespoke double-decker bus, customised with the eye-catching and noticeable Beatson-branded yellow, as part of its 'Together Along the Way' campaign.

Glasgow Live · May 31, 2023

Humza Yousaf says tackling Pollok bus violence is 'top priority' after arson and brick attacks

Humza Yousaf, who is also the MSP for Glasgow Pollok has acknowledged the difficulties that staff working on the First Bus services in the area are facing and is adamant the issues need sorted.

Glasgow Live · Apr 19, 2023

Glasgow 'undercover' police to travel on First Bus services after spate of arson attacks

Police Scotland will be ramping up their patrols on First Bus services after a spate of arson attacks and anti-social behaviour on buses travelling in the Pollok area.

Glasgow Live · Apr 8, 2023

First Bus Glasgow threatens to axe services over 'criminal and anti-social behaviour'

First Bus has called for community leaders to help address the amount of anti-social behaviour taking place in the Pollok area of Glasgow and has threatened to axe services until action is taken.

Glasgow Live · Apr 7, 2023

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Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023

Workers at Lanarkshire First Bus depots set to strike next week

Cleaners, fuellers and shunters contracted to work in First Glasgow are set to walk out in pay dispute

Glasgow Live · Oct 7, 2022

Glasgow trains and buses impacted by flooding as passengers issued travel warning

Flooding has left some Glasgow ScotRail train services cancelled and major bus routes are being forced to divert after heavy rain lashed down on the city over night.

Glasgow Live · Jun 15, 2022

Glasgow night buses back from this weekend 'to help boost night-time economy'

The network, consisting of 11 routes, will return this Friday, covering travel from the city centre across Glasgow and the surrounding areas including Clydebank, Paisley and Motherwell.

Glasgow Live · May 30, 2022

Glasgow locals urged to give car 'a day off' as school pupils launch Clean Air Day

Charity Environmental Protection Scotland is asking people to cycle, walk or scoot and to give the car a day off on Clean Air Day Scotland, which takes place on June 16.

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Insider UK · May 25, 2022

First Group installs 160 charging points at Caledonia bus depot

Transformation project means it is now the UK's largest rapid-charging centre

Daily Record · May 5, 2022

Disruption for Lanarkshire commuters avoided after strikes called-off

Around 60 First Glasgow workers, including cleaners and shunters, have agreed to an improved pay deal

Daily Record · Apr 27, 2022

New calls to reinstate 'vital' Lanarkshire bus service scrapped during pandemic

The X1 service between Hamilton and Glasgow was the only direct bus into the city.

Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022

Disruption for Lanarkshire commuters as First Bus staff vote for strike action

Sixty First Glasgow workers, including bus cleaners and shunters, say the latest pay offer is 'insulting'

Glasgow Live · Apr 7, 2022

Glasgow bus passengers in lucky escape as double decker bursts into flames

The vehicle blaze concerned a 6A service which was heading along Linkwood Drive around 6:30pm last night in the Drumchapel area. Thankfully no one was injured in the fire.

Glasgow Live · Apr 5, 2022

First Glasgow launch recruitment drive to hire new trainee drivers for city depots

The bus operator is looking for part-time and full-time drivers to join their team, to be based at their depots in Scotstoun, Overtown, Cathcart Road, Blantyre and Dumbarton.

Glasgow Live · Apr 5, 2022

First Glasgow to introduce changes to timetables of some city services this weekend

Some services that operate in the city will revert to their previous (normal) weekday timetable, with others seeing the operation of additional journeys in the mornings.

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