5.8.1
2024-03-01
• Bugs fixes and performance improvements
5.8.0
2024-02-01
We've optimized performance to help the app run smoother, especially on older devices and fixed a few bugs that were causing issues for some users.
5.6.0 (10)
2023-10-30
• Location to location route preview now displayed on map
• Google Places based searches snap to location before starting plan
• New look route preview with journey options, filters and From/To selections
• Depart time shown instead of "now" when journey plan run
• Estimated arrival time now included on journey plans
• Bringing back click-through to departure board from ladder view
• Bug and performance fixes
5.5.0
2023-09-13
• The Departure Board has a new look and feel, making it easier to understand at a glance
• The app remembers your last used favourites tab, making it easier to pick up where you left off
• Free seats now show up to 20 available, for any more it’s now 20+
• Ability to amend an email address within the app from your Profile Settings
• Lots of other smaller improvements based on your feedback!
5.4.0 (202306061333.19)
2023-06-28
Various bug fixes, performance improvements and security updates.
5.3.0
2023-06-12
• New look live bus tracking view, you can now see all First Bus services calling at the stop moving in real-time
• Journey planning enhancements, giving you a cleaner look, with more customisable route preferences
• More realistic journey times, with a journey time range, helping you to better plan your day
• No more back and forth between your planned journey and finding your bus; we've put it all into one screen now so you can follow your journey door-to-door in all one place
We've listened to your feedback and made a few more quality of life changes including:
• Map stays on where you pan to rather than your location
• We've made some big changes, so we added tooltips to help you out the first time you see it
• Added new and enhanced labelling for better accessibility
5.2.0
2023-01-30
We’ve given the app a new look and feel:
• The home screen has a new look, making it easier to use the map, find your stops and your favourites
• Searching for locations, stops or services is now easier than ever before using the new buttons to tailor your search all from one place
• Trimmed down the navigation
5.0.3
2022-08-18
Bug fixes and performance updates
5.0.1
2022-05-25
Performance improvements and bug fixes
5.0.0
2022-05-09
We’ve made it even easier to find what you’re looking for and to get in touch with us for when you really need to.
- Improved navigation
- FAQs on all things First Bus
- All your useful links and profile now in one place
- Now even easier to chat with us via Live Chat
- General tidy-up
4.13.0
2022-02-14
Bug fixes and performance updates
4.12.0
2021-12-13
- New addition to our seat tracking, see where only standing room is available on your bus.
- Bug fixes and performance improvements.
4.11.0
2021-06-03
Bug fixes and performance improvements
4.9.0
2020-12-09
We've made it easier for you to get in contact with us.
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
4.8.2
2020-10-08
Support added for First Bus Space Checker!
The new tool from First Bus which allows you to plan ahead and see when your a service is typically at its busiest, allowing you to choose a quieter time to travel.
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
4.8.1
2020-07-21
Bug fixes and security updates
4.6.3
2020-03-31
Minor bug fixes and security updates
4.6.2
2020-03-16
Security updates
4.6.1
2020-03-02
Small bug fixes and performance improvements
4.6.0
2020-02-04
We’re always working hard to improve the app, here’s our latest changes:
- New bus route screen, so you can see all the route stops, access timetable info and get to your tickets, all in one place!
- Giving the app a make-over with general visual improvements
- Small bug fixes and performance tweaks
4.5.0
2019-11-13
- Activate multiple tickets at the same time so when you’re travelling with other people you can scan several tickets on the same phone.
- One-touch payment now available with Apple Pay making buying your tickets quicker and easier.
- Save recent searches in your journey planner so you can re-plan this journey more quickly.
4.4.0
2019-08-08
We update the First Bus App regularly to make it even easier to use and ensure it’s reliable.
New this time:
- Security updates and bug fixes
4.3.0
2019-07-19
We are continuously working hard to improve the App by removing any bugs to make it more reliable and faster, while also adding additional features to make catching the bus even easier.
Recent improvements in this update include:
- Improvements to the buses tab - showing route, maps and timetables
- Increased size of QR code to make ticket scanning is easier
- Bug fixes.
4.2.0
2019-06-11
We've listened to your feedback and made improvements to make door to door journey planning and buying your First Bus mTicket even easier.
Recent improvements in this update include:
- First Bus service only filter
- Tickets displayed in chronological order of purchase
If you have any further feedback please send it to App@firstgroup.com
4.1.0
2019-04-10
We’ve listened to your feedback and made improvements to make door to door journey planning and buying your First Bus mTicket even easier.
New updates in this release include:
- Switching between real time information and your mTicket is easier
- Bug fixes including the issue of being logged out on a regular basis
- Improvements to how real-time bus information is displayed
If you have any further feedback please send it to App@firstgroup.com
4.0.0
2019-03-06
Introducing First Bus mTickets!
- You can now plan your journey and buy First Bus mTickets all in one app
- Buy your tickets using Visa, Mastercard, PayPal and Google Pay
- Gift Child and Student mTickets
- Minor bug fixes and improvements
3.7.2
2018-12-10
Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.7.1
2018-04-11
Minor bug fixes.
3.7.0
2018-03-13
We keep improving the app based on your comments and feedback. In this release:
- The info tab was redesigned for easier access to app support and customer service.
- The app is now fully optimised for iPhone X.
- Minor bug fixes and improvements.
3.6.0
2018-02-06
We keep improving the app based on your feedback. In this release:
- Access to timetables was added to bus stop and bus route screens for First Bus services.
- We made filtering the train station screen clearer and easier.
- Minor bug fixes and improvements.
3.5.0
2017-12-11
We listened to you and we're working to continuously improve the app. Following your feedback:
- Saving bus stops, bus routes and train stations to your favourites is now easier than ever, giving you improved access from the dashboard and map.
- Departure board headers now have an improved design and a more streamlined navigation.
- Minor bug fixes and improvements.
3.4.0
2017-09-27
We’ve listened carefully to your comments about our app, and this update adds further improvements.
> Improved departure boards
> Bug fixes and minor usability enhancements
Please keep sharing your feedback with us! All your suggestions help us to keep improving the First Bus app.
3.1.4
2017-08-08
We’ve listened carefully to your comments about our new app, and this update adds the features you've told us are important to you.
Now you can:
- Enter a bus number to quickly check its route and times.
- Favourite the bus routes you use the most.
- Re-name and reorder your favourites in the Plan section.
- Enter place names whilst using the Plan map to jump to that location.
Please keep sharing your feedback with us! All your suggestions help us to keep improving the First Bus app.
3.0.1
2017-04-24
Download our new First Bus app.
- Improved performance and efficiency.
- Improved access to near-by bus stops including live bus times.
- Easier and faster to use.
3.0.0
2017-04-04
Download our new First Bus app.
- Easier and faster to use.
- Intuitive door-to-door multi-modal journey planner.
- Quick access to favourite bus stops including live bus times.
2.23
2016-11-21
Minor changes
2.22
2016-06-02
- Changes to Cornwall and Somerset local operator areas
- New provider for Next Bus data
2.21
2016-02-24
Minor bug fixes
2.20
2016-01-18
- In-app notifications
- Minor bug fixes
2.19
2015-11-11
- Journey planner
- Fares and tickets amends
- Location bug fixes
2.18
2015-08-06
Minor changes and bug fixes.
2.17
2015-05-12
Minor bug fixes
2.16
2015-04-14
Timetables bug fix for iOS 7 users.
2.15
2015-04-08
Design changes
Bug fixes
2.14
2015-01-05
Minor changes
2.13
2014-10-29
iOS 8 bug fixes
2.12
2014-07-22
Minor tweaks
2.11
2014-05-08
Information and links to our new m-tickets app (not available in all First Bus operating areas).
2.10
2014-02-24
- iOS 7 optimisation
- 'My Journey' fares for Bristol area (where fare data is available)
- Minor bug fixes
2.9
2013-12-10
Minor bug fixes to route maps and favourites.