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• First Bus is launching its brand new open-top service the City Clipper on Saturday 20 July
• Take in the historic sites of Norwich from the top-deck on this carefully curated circular route
• 'Hop-on and hop-off' at any of the 12 stops featured on the map to explore Norwich

• First Bus East of England is official communications sponsor of Norwich Pride 2024
• First's vibrant Pride Bus will be used as a unique venue at the event on Saturday 27 July

• New research commissioned by First Bus finds that four in five Brits think buses are an important way of connecting with their community, inspiring wordsmith, George the Poet, to create a powerful poem 
• However, nine in ten Brits struggle to make conversation with strangers and four in five would love to be better at making small talk 
• Psychologist and expert in social sciences, Dr. Tara Quinn-Cirillo, has revealed her top tips on how to engage in small talk

To commemorate and support ‘Armed Forces Day’, First Bus East of England, is providing ‘FREE BUS TRAVEL’ on Saturday 29^th and Sunday 30^th June to any person travelling to an organised event wearing uniforms and/or medals of the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force and any associated cadet force.

• Turquoise Line X13 will now offer faster journeys from Attleborough to Norwich, and route extended to Norwich Rail Station.
• Introduction of Green Line 17 service providing additional connectivity between St Stephen's Street, Castle Meadow, Yarmouth Road, and Broadland Gate.

• First Bus and Essex Country Cricket kick off new partnership with free travel for ticket holders on 20 June - national Clean Air Day
• It is hoped that the free travel will encourage fans to leave their cars at home and take the bus to The Cloud County Ground in order to reduce air pollution
• Air pollution is linked to 43,000 deaths per year in the UK, with cars and vans being the biggest source of toxic chemicals in our air
• Each double deck bus has the potential to take up to 75 cars off the road

First Bus Essex is thrilled to announce its official sponsorship of Essex Pride 2024, taking place on Saturday 22^nd June in Chelmsford, celebrating the event's 20th anniversary.

The much-loved 1C Coastal Clipper Cabriolet bus service is returning to Great Yarmouth seafront on Saturday 4^th May.

Bus operator Ensignbus has announced changes to some of its fares from Saturday 20^th April.

Local transport provider, Ensignbus, is proud to announce a partnership with local football club, Aveley FC, aimed at promoting sustainable travel to home games.

First Eastern Counties has announced some changes to its Suffolk services, that will come into effect from 14^th April 2024.