Directorate Change

14 May 2012



FIRSTGROUP PLC

("FirstGroup" or "the Group")

BOARD APPOINTMENT


FirstGroup plc announces today the appointment of Chris Surch as Group Finance
Director.

Chris joins from Shanks Group plc where he has been Group Finance Director
since May 2009. Prior to joining Shanks he held senior financial roles at
Smiths Group plc and TI Group plc. He began his career at Pricewaterhouse
Coopers where he qualified as an accountant. Together with a strong track
record of financial leadership and budgetary planning, he has extensive
operational, strategic and international experience. It is anticipated that
Chris will join the Group on 1 September 2012.

Commenting, Tim O'Toole, Chief Executive said:

"I am delighted to welcome Chris to the Board of FirstGroup. I am confident
that his considerable experience and record of achievement will be of great
benefit to the Group. The Group has grown rapidly over the past 20 years
through a programme of acquisitions and is going through an important stage in
its development. I am confident that Chris will make a significant contribution
to the progress of the Group as we take action to create a stronger business
for the future to deliver long-term sustainable growth.

"I would like to take this opportunity to extend my thanks and gratitude to
Nick Chevis for his support and valuable contribution as Acting Finance
Director."

Commenting, Chris Surch said:

"I am delighted to be joining FirstGroup as Group Finance Director. As the
leading transport operator in the UK and North America with strong positions in
its core markets and a clear focus on strengthening the business for the
future, this is an exciting challenge. I look forward to working with Tim and
the team to take the Group on to the next stage of its development."

Contact:

Rachael Borthwick, Group Corporate Communications Director

Tel: [phone]

Mike Harrison, Brunswick Group - Tel: + 44 207 404 5959