FirstGroup snatches 2012 Olympic deal for 500 vehicles

First chief executive Sir Moir Lockhead with the ODA bus and coach project manager Allan Edmondson

First chief executive Sir Moir Lockhead with the ODA bus and coach project manager Allan Edmondson

Firstgroup has beat off competition from over 78 operators to land a major contract from the Olympic Delivery Authority to operate and co-ordinate bus and coach services as part of the 2012 Olympic 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. FirstGroup will be tasked with managing much of this activity, including the operation of 500 buses and coaches for venue...