Directorate Change

1 August 2006

                                FIRSTGROUP PLC                                 

                             Director Appointment                              

Further to the announcement made on 29 June 2006, FirstGroup plc is pleased to
confirm that Audrey Baxter joined the Board as Non-Executive Director with
effect from 1 August 2006.

Audrey Baxter does not hold any FirstGroup plc shares at the date of her
appointment.

There are no other details required to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6 13R.

Contacts:

Rachael Borthwick

Director of Group Corporate Communications Tel: [phone]