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FirstGroup expands UK coach portfolio with acquisition of Wilfreda Beehive

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:17:00 Z

FirstGroup has acquired Wilfreda Luxury Coaches Limited, trading as Wilfreda Beehive bases in Adwick le Street near Doncaster, further strengthening its position in the UK coach market and expanding the breadth of its customer proposition.

FirstGroup expands UK coach portfolio with acquisition of Bristol’s Eagle Coaches

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:17:00 Z

FirstGroup has acquired Eagle Coaches, a long-established family coach operator based in Bristol, further strengthening its position in the UK coach market and expanding the breadth of its customer proposition.

FirstGroup rises up the ranks of Europe’s 50 Most Sustainable Corporations

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:18:00 Z

FirstGroup plc, a leading bus and rail operator, has again been recognised as one of Europe’s 50 Most Sustainable Corporations, rising 15 places from last year to number 31 in the rankings.

£18M investment to accelerate electric bus rollout in Scotland

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:15:00 Z

First Bus has today announced an additional £18m electrification programme in Scotland.

FirstGroup recognised by three global sustainability benchmarks

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:13:00 Z

FirstGroup is included in the S&P Sustainability Yearbook for the 4th consecutive year

The company climbs five places in a table of the world’s 200 largest publicly listed companies, ranked by revenue from sustainable products and services.

First Bus to expand coach presence in West Yorkshire with acquisition of J&B Travel Limited

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Z

FIRST TO THE FUTURE: Lumo owner bids to turbo-charge UK rail with new routes

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Z

First Bus supports UK electricity network with its largest battery storage site

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Z

First London Cableway recognised as a leading London employer

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Z

First Bus powers up with launch of ‘First Charge’

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Z