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Ministers warn TransPennine on service as mayors demand they ‘get a grip’

Northern mayors call for operator to be removed with 20,000 trains expected to be cancelled this year

The Guardian - UK

New bus service launched to replace axed 'lifeline' route to be cancelled

Those campaigning to save the number 5 bus had predicted the 47 bus would be unreliable which would impact passenger numbers

Bristol Post

First Bus boss ‘not satisfied with Bristol’s bus services’ but promises improvements soon

In a revealing interview Doug Claringbold gave his views on franchising, inflation and the driver shortage

Bristol Post

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Crunch meeting held between MSP and bus supremo as state of Stirling services discussed

The meeting was held on Wednesday afternoon amid continuing complaints over cancellations and breakdowns on the network.

Daily Record

What would a franchised bus service look like in Bristol?

As more of Bristol’s bus services are set to be scrapped, calls for public control over Bristol buses are getting louder

Bristol Post

Behind the slugfest between Trump-leaning Newsmax and DirecTV

Viewers who have tuned into the conservative news channel Newsmax in recent weeks may think they are watching a telethon.

Los Angeles Times

Materiality assessments may soon be everywhere. But do they really drive strategy?

More than three-quarters of Fortune 250 companies perform ESG materiality assessments. But the assessments often don't do what they're designed to do.

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FirstGroup acquires Essex bus company

The deal brings fleet of 55 buses, as well as a vehicle refurbishment and resale business

Insider UK

Relief as number of bus routes in and around Wishaw saved

The five routes have now been saved with JMB Travel taking over from First from February 5 onwards

Daily Record

Councillor hits out as vital Motherwell bus route set to be discontinued

The 244 service for the North Lodge area of the town is one of five bus routes in North Lanarkshire that could be cut.

Daily Record

Newsmax replaced by another right-wing channel on DirecTV

That escalated quickly.

Tribune News Service

Frustration grows over cancellations and disruption on Callander-Stirling service

The C59 bus has been the subject of frustration from morning passengers.

Daily Record

Chaos as pupils battle for space on overcrowded bus

The school is working with First Bus to improve the situation for students

Bristol Post

Investigation launched after 'concerning' Stirling bus blaze

The bus - which reportedly had elderly and disabled passengers on board - went on fire on its route in Stirling on Friday morning.

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Manchester Evening News

I took the Greater Manchester bus journey quite unlike any other - and it's left me very confused

'Hopeful passengers were told by the driver “it’s one off one on now”, before it set off again.'

Bristol Post

First Bus reveals Christmas and New Year timetable changes and cancellations in Bristol

Only the A1, A3, AG1 and AG2 will be running on Boxing Day

Bristol Post

New m4 metrobus service from Cribbs Causeway to Bristol Parkway to launch next month

First West claim that buses will run every 20 minutes from Monday to Saturday

Bristol Post

First Bus staff can't get to work because of cancelled services

A bus driver has posted anonymously on social media claiming many drivers struggle to get to work and suffer from low morale

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Bristol Post

Bristol Airport bus blockade in protest over state of bus services in the city

"FirstBus have shown that they are more interested in serving the potentially expanding Bristol Airport instead of our local communities"

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: 'Cruel, outdated and ineffective'

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Bristol Post

Bristol MP calls on Metro Mayor to take back control of 'shambles' bus service

"Buses in our city are in a mess" - Karin Smyth MP

Manchester Evening News

Controversial bus service cut rocks Atherton's businesses

The bus service, operated by First, was hailed by business owners in the centre initially

Bristol Post

Bristol Clean Air Zone reaction - we asked people in Broadmead what they think

Many people said Bristol needs better public transport to deter people from driving into town

Bristol Post

First Bus passengers furiously brand operator a 'cancer' and want them stripped of right to run services

Company announced temporary cancellation of 1,450 bus journeys a week in Bristol last week

Bristol Post

Student president says First Bus cuts 'absolutely disastrous' for UWE students

UWE's campuses are dotted around the city and connected by bus services

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