FirstGroup acquires KB Coaches in UK coach portfolio expansion

Bitget2026/10/05 12:52

FirstGroup acquired KB Coaches, a Gloucestershire-based operator, adding 30 vehicles to its UK and Ireland coach portfolio. Deal establishes a presence in Gloucestershire, expanding First Bus coach operations into a new UK region. KB Coaches employs 34, with a focus on home-to-school transport, private hire, and football club team travel. Transport Manager Tom Weaver and Operations Manager Dean Francis stay; owner Andy Francis retires. FirstGroup’s coach portfolio now nears 600 vehicles, employing more than 700 across the UK and Ireland. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Firstgroup plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 05, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

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