Who is the owner of FirstGroup?

FirstGroup

Who is the CEO of FirstGroup?

Matthew Gregory (Nov 13, 2018–)
FirstGroup/CEO
Matthew Gregory, who has been chief executive since 2018, will step down after the company’s annual shareholder meeting on 13 September. FirstGroup’s chairman, David Martin, a transport veteran, will become executive chairman after the AGM, until the Aberdeen-based company finds a permanent chief executive.

What are first buses?

First Bus is one of the UK’s largest bus operators. From as far north as Aberdeen to as far south as Cornwall, your local First Bus company is connecting your community; helping people get to work, to education, attend appointments, go shopping or just go out for fun.

Who is the parent company of FirstBus?

FirstBus plc was formed through the merger of the Badgerline Group plc and GRT Bus Group plc.

When did FirstGroup sell its bus business in the UK?

In May 2019, FirstGroup announced it would sell it UK bus operations. The only sales completed were parts of First Greater Manchester to the Go-Ahead Group and Rotala. In May 2020, FirstGroup announced it would retain its UK bus operations and sell its North American assets instead.

Who is the Managing Director of first bus?

Janette became Managing Director of First Bus in October 2020. First Bus is one of Britain’s largest bus companies with around a fifth of bus services outside London, and a fleet of more than 5,000 buses. Janette was previously Chief Executive Officer of P&O Ferries.

Where is the headquarters of the first bus company?

In April 1995, FirstBus was formed through the merger of the Badgerline and GRT Bus Groups, with fleets in England, Wales and Scotland. The former King Street Barracks site in Aberdeen was selected as the headquarters.