As of 11 January 2020, First Bus increased their Norfolk and Suffolk bus fare prices. The increase sees the price of annual tickets increasing by between 5.8 p. and 14.4 p. The price of the Norwich Zone day ticket will remain the same on the bus, but will be cheaper than before if bought on…
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First Buses to increase 25 and 26 routes
In preparation for the new academic year First Bus has announced a series of changes to their existing bus routes. Of particular concern to students will be changes to the 25 and 26 line, which will see buses run up to every 10 minutes during the day, as well as buses every 8 minutes between…
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University Drive closed due to ‘high-risk tree’
The university has removed public access to a portion of University Drive due to a ‘high-risk’ tree which may fall in tonight’s high winds. Norwich buses have been affected by the closure. Nicholas Coleman, a tree consultant who works on behalf on the university, told Concrete the tree “is quite badly decayed – it’s like…
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Student officer speaks out against bus company
Welfare, Community and Diversity Officer India Edwards has expressed dissatisfaction at the First East Counties Buses, UEA’s primary public transport service. The officer wrote a blog post titled ‘enough is enough’, marking the latest in a string of disagreements between the union and First Group,. The SU called on students to boycott the service at…
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“Boycott the bus”, say SU
The SU are encouraging students to boycott First Bus services following a ticket price rise which they have called an “unreasonable and unfair” decision. Some season ticket prices have been increased as of Thursday 1 June after a four year price freeze. This includes the Norwich Zone annual season pass which has increased by £10…
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First extend discount
First Bus operator for Eastern Counties is extending a concessionary fare promotion until the end of January. Pass holders have been able to enjoy this as part of the national concession travel scheme and can now buy discounted single tickets valid between 8:30am and 9:30am on weekdays. This month, English National Concession Bus Pass holders…
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UEA protest blamed for travel disruption
A campus protest at the University of East Anglia against proposed changes to student maintenance grants allegedly resulted in delays to First Bus services between campus and the city centre. The demonstration was organised by the Union of UEA Students (UUEAS) and Defend Education UEA – a group that describes itself as a “campus activist group campaigning for free and…
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Free WiFi to be installed on 25 and 25A buses
First Bus are introducing new technology on their 25 and 25A blue route buses that will allow passengers to use the internet for free. Running to and from Norwich Station and UEA, the blue route is a popular form of travel for students and staff of the university, who will now be able to make…
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First Bus announcement on mTickets leaves some students out of pocket
Elliot Folan reveals that new bus tickets may leave some students worse off
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