FirstGroup wins 2012 Olympic transport contract

First will provide 600 vehicles for operation in connection with the 2012 Olympic Games

First will provide 600 vehicles for operation in connection with the 2012 Olympic Games

Following a competitive tender process, the Olympic Delivery Authority today confirmed that Aberdeen-based First Group has been named as the preferred bidder to provide hundreds of buses and coaches to transport spectators during the London 2012 Games.

The ODA expects that for journeys to the Olympic Park, around 10% of spectators will use direct coach services, with a further 11% likely to use park and ride services.

The contractor will provide:

Around 500 buses and coaches for venue...