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First Bus completes Phase One of UK’s largest electric bus depot in Glasgow
First Glasgow's Caledonia bus depot is set to become the UK’s largest electric vehicle charging hub, with Phase One of the transformation now complete.
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First Glasgow: Transformation at Caledonia and beyond
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.
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First Bus rolls out first commercial e-buses in Glasgow since 1960s
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.
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Glasgow goes green with new Low Emissions Zone
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.
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Another 75 low emission buses for Glasgow arriving in 2019
First Glasgow plans to invest millions in more low-emission vehicles, with additional funding granted from the Scottish Green Bus Fund.
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ADL’s new system improves visibility with cameras in place of mirrors
First Glasgow and trentbarton have become the first operators to use the system, with one vehicle equipped in Glasgow and one in Nottingham.
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First Glasgow launches new fleet of eco-friendly buses ahead of city-wide low emissions zone
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.
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Contactless payments come to all First Glasgow buses
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...
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First Glasgow to introduce revolutionary ‘virtual electric’ buses
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...
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New technology brings seat backs to life on the Glasgow Shuttle
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...
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Firstgroup reveals £20m investment in 109 brand new buses for Glasgow 2014
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...
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First Glasgow customers amongst the most satisfied bus users in the UK
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...
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First Glasgow reveals future outline of new £20m bus depot and launches employee competition to name new site
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...
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Vehicle Design supplement 2013
First Glasgow’s investment in new vehicles to drive passenger growthPassenger-focused vehicle designDesigning city bus engines to improve fuel consumption
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Work commences on First Glasgow’s £20m new bus depot
6 December 2013 | By First Group
New state of the art facility expected to be complete October 2014...