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First Bus has recently announced that its Caledonia depot is to become the UK’s largest Electric Vehicle (EV) charging hub, marking a significant step towards the bus operator’s net zero targets, as well as the UK’s wider ambitions. Andrew Jarvis, Portfolio Managing Director, takes a deeper look at the project.
The new buses are said to be a statement of intent for the city’s transport, as they look to join the electric revolution to help meet their target of net zero emissions by 2030.
Andrew Jarvis, Managing Director for First Glasgow, discusses the initiatives being implemented across Glasgow to fight pollution, reduce congestion and encourage the use of public transport.
First Glasgow plans to invest millions in more low-emission vehicles, with additional funding granted from the Scottish Green Bus Fund.
First Glasgow and trentbarton have become the first operators to use the system, with one vehicle equipped in Glasgow and one in Nottingham.
First Glasgow and Glasgow City Council are committed to improving the city’s bus services, deploying Euro VI technology vehicles that offer more comfort and are more eco-friendly.
First Glasgow look to speed up boarding times and edge closer to a cashless ticketing approach by introducing contactless payments on every bus it operates...
23 October 2014 | By First Glasgow
First Glasgow, Scotland’s biggest bus company, has confirmed that it will invest around £7.4 million in 47 state-of-the-art green vehicles, with additional funding worth £1.3 million for the vehicles secured from the Scottish Government’s Green Bus Fund...
16 July 2014 | By First Group
With the start of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games just over a week away, First Glasgow’s award-winning Glasgow Shuttle bus service has introduced new technology...
3 July 2014 | By Firstgroup
First Bus has announced an investment of £20M in 109 brand new vehicles which will carry customers for the first time at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games...
27 March 2014 | By First
The results of a national bus passenger survey published by independent consumer organisation, Passenger Focus, have revealed that First Glasgow customers are amongst the most satisfied in the UK...
4 March 2014 | By First
The city’s leading bus operator, First Glasgow, has revealed architect’s impressions of the company’s new £20m bus depot and headquarters at Gushetfaulds, in Glasgow’s south side...
First Glasgow’s investment in new vehicles to drive passenger growthPassenger-focused vehicle designDesigning city bus engines to improve fuel consumption
6 December 2013 | By First Group
New state of the art facility expected to be complete October 2014...
2 July 2013 | By FirstGroup
First Glasgow confirmed that its zero tolerance approach to combating vandalism has produced some dramatic improvements...
