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First West of England Commercial Director Rob Pymm (centre) with North Somerset Council's Passenger Transport Service Manager Carl Nicholson and Climate, Waste and Sustainability Executive member Cllr Annemieke Waite

First Bus invests over £50m in electric buses in the West of England

First West of England is to invest more than £50m introducing its first electric buses in the region.

1944 and 2024 showing women still behind the wheel

First West of England’s pledge as it marks 80 years since the first female drivers

First West of England has pledged to nearly double the number of women in its business in the next five years as it marks a major milestone in its history.

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International Women’s Day 2024: First Bus pledges to double number of women in the business

On International Women’s Day 2024, First Bus is making bold commitments on gender – to double the number of women in the business in the next five years. Furthermore, in line with the FTSE Women Leaders recommendations, First Bus also aims to have 40% of senior leadership roles filled by women by 2028.