LONDON: FirstGroup plc today announced that it has acquired the UK sightseeing bus operations of RATP Développement SA for a consideration of c.£17 million, to grow and diversify the First Bus business in two key markets. Currently operating under the brand Tootbus, the operations are based in London and Bath and comprise: In London, entering…
LONDON: FirstGroup plc has acquired Matthews Coach Hire Limited, an independent, family-owned coach and bus operator in Ireland, founded in 1995. With a fleet of more than 40 vehicles that includes two newly-acquired electric coaches the business is built around the operation of six licensed, commercial routes between two key and rapidly growing commuter towns,…
LONDON, UK: FirstGroup plc has signed an agreement to acquire York Pullman Bus Company Ltd, a high-performing business comprising five well-established coach services brands. York Pullman has a strong presence in regional and adjacent services operations in York and surrounding towns in North Yorkshire. The acquisition plays strongly into the Group’s strategy, providing profitable growth…
LONDON, UK: FirstGroup plc has agreed a strategic partnership with Hitachi as part of the Group’s bus fleet and infrastructure decarbonisation programme. The partnership will provide the following: Graham Sutherland, FirstGroup Chief Executive Officer said: “The pioneering alliance with Hitachi is a major strategic partnership for the Group as we progress towards our ambitious 2035…
LONDON: FirstGroup plc has entered into an agreement for the sale of First Student and First Transit to EQT Infrastructure, a news release said. David Martin, FirstGroup Chairman said: “We are delighted to announce the sale of our North American contract divisions First Student and First Transit to EQT Infrastructure for $4.6bn. This transaction, which…
FirstGroup plc is a British multi-national transport group, based in Aberdeen, Scotland. The company operates transport services in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the United States. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Type: Public Traded as: LSE: FGP Industry: Transport Founded: April…