First Bus news, interviews and updates on the bus operator
Read on for all the latest First Bus news, interviews and updates.
Latest First Bus news
As reported by Glasgow Times, here is a selection of the latest First Bus news stories.
First Bus scores big win at Scottish Transport Awards 2025
Calls for First Bus to reconsider axing Glasgow service
Alexandria residents say re-routing of bus service is 'joke'
Glasgow/ Greater Glasgow First Bus timetable
All the latest updates on the First Bus timetable for the Greater Glasgow route can be found here.
Glasgow First Bus fares/ticket prices
An adult single ticket costs between £2.10 and £6.70.
The bus operator updated its fare in March for Adult Day City/Local tickets from £5.60 to £5.90, two-trip city/local tickets from £5.20 to £5.60, and adult week city/local tickets from £22.50 to £24.50.
There are also plans to change the prices for single tickets, first unlimited, and other selected fares after a review of the ticketing options in Glasgow.
First Bus Glasgow engineers pay rise
First Bus engineers in Glasgow recently received a 13.3 per cent pay rise.
This was achieved by around 150 engineers whose work involves maintaining and repairing the fleet of buses.
(Image: Newsquest) The rise amounts to nearly £4,700 for each engineer and will be backdated to April 2025.
The announcement was made by the trade union Unite.
Glasgow First Bus contact number
The operator's Customer Service team can be reached at 0345 646 0707.
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