Directorate Change

16 September 2008

                                FIRSTGROUP PLC                                 

                                 BOARD CHANGE                                  

David Leeder has announced his intention to step down from the Board of
FirstGroup plc to pursue alternative business interests outside the Group.

Sir Moir Lockhead said: "I would like to thank David for his substantial
contribution to the profitable growth of FirstGroup over the last seven years,
initially as Managing Director UK Bus and more recently as International
Development Director. On behalf of the Board I wish David every success for the
future."

David Leeder said: "After seven years at First and following the successful
rejuvenation of Greyhound Lines as part of the acquisition of Laidlaw
International Inc., I believe that the time is right to move on to new
challenges."

He will continue to provide on-going advice to the Group Chief Executive in
relation to the Greyhound business.

Contacts:

Rachael Borthwick

Group Corporate Communications Director

FirstGroup plc

Tel: [phone]