First Bus is the second largest bus operator in the UK with a fifth of the regional market outside London, serving two-thirds of the UK's 15 largest towns and cities and carrying hundreds of thousands of passengers a day.
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First Bus is one of the UK's largest bus operators, with a fleet of more than 4,500 buses carrying over a million passengers a day. We serve two-thirds of the UK's 15 largest conurbations, including major urban areas such as Glasgow, Bristol and Leeds, with a fifth of the market outside London.
The theory goes that when there's been a delay, the first bus picks up all the waiting passengers: those who have been waiting for some time, and those who have only been there a few minutes and had planned to get a slightly later bus.
What do bus drivers do when they want to go to the toilet during the route? In the UK, it is still written into law that a bus driver has the legal right to pee against his nearside back wheel!
Why don't city buses in most UK cities have rear doors? Because almost all buses now in use are single manned - you have to pay your fare to the driver and s/he has to sit at the front for obvious reasons! Rear doors are simply not practical with driver-only operation.
Stagecoach is the UK's biggest bus operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities across England, Scotland, and Wales. We also operate a number of coach and tram services.
Why do buses and trucks have double wheels on their rear side? It is to increase the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or GVWR. Each tire has a maximum weight that can legally be carried by that tire. The more tires on a given axle, the more weight that can be legally carried by that axle.
The word bus is short for omnibus, which means “for everyone.” Bus was first used in this sense in the 1830s, its everyone meaning referencing the fact that anyone could join the coach along its route, unlike with stagecoaches, which had to be pre-booked.
In most cases, paying by card is more convenient than cash, though we do recommend carrying a small amount of cash for parking, taxis, small purchases and tips. Ideally, take a Wise Mastercard and a Visa debit or credit card with you – plus a small amount of cash.
Most UK buses do accept cash, London is one of the few cities to have gone cashless on all public transport. In London, you can either pay by using an approved contactless card or an Oyster Card.
Trains are the fastest way to travel around the UK, especially for long journeys. When you travel by train, you can enjoy the green British countryside through the window and take a picnic for the journey. How to get cheap train tickets: Train tickets are usually cheaper if you buy them online in advance.