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Is FirstGroup a British company?

FirstGroup plc is a British multi-national transport group, which is based in Aberdeen in the north-east of Scotland. The company operates transport services in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.



Yes, FirstGroup plc is a British multi-national transport group headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland. As of 2026, it remains one of the UK’s most significant transport operators, listed on the London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 250 Index. While the company previously had a massive presence in North America through its ownership of Greyhound and First Transit, it completed a strategic "exit" from the US and Canadian markets between 2021 and 2024 to focus exclusively on its British rail and bus operations. In 2026, FirstGroup operates major UK rail services, including Avanti West Coast (as part of a joint venture) and Great Western Railway (GWR), alongside an extensive network of "First Bus" regional services. The company is currently leading the UK's transition to a zero-emission bus fleet, with several major acquisitions in 2025 and 2026, such as London-based sightseeing operations, reinforcing its position as a domestic powerhouse in the British infrastructure and automotive sectors.

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