First Bus will operate designated spectator shuttle services linking principal Games venues within Glasgow city centre and will also provide bus services for all client groups during the event, including athletes, technical officials and the media.

The firm will also become an official sponsor of Team Scotland as part of the agreement.

"We warmly welcome First to Glasgow 2014's sponsor family," said Glasgow 2014 chief executive David Grevemberg.

"This summer's Commonwealth Games will see around 6,500 athletes and officials come to Glasgow for 11 days of competition that will put Glasgow and Scotland on the world stage.

"First's services will be crucial in helping them move around the city.

"First will also provide additional bus services to help the thousands of extra people expected at Games time, including spectators, visitors and local people enjoying the fantastic action at our venues or those looking to soak up the atmosphere around Glasgow and beyond."

Part of the Aberdeen-based FirstGroup, First Bus is the largest bus operator in Scotland, with around 950 vehicles running across Greater Glasgow.

First Bus managing director, Giles Fearnley (left) and Glasgow 2014 chief executive, David Grevemberg at today's announcement ©Glasgow 2014



"Glasgow 2014 promises to be one of the most important and spectacular sporting events ever hosted in the UK," said managing director of FirstBus Giles Fearnley.

"First Bus is proud of the services that we provide to customers across our Scottish operations and to play an integral role in the success of the Games.

"Our preparations are nearing completion and are very much looking forward to the start of Glasgow 2014."

ScotRail, also part of FirstGroup, was announced as a Glasgow 2014 sponsor in February.

FirstGroup chief executive Tim O'Toole said: "We are proud of our Scottish heritage and the important role we play connecting people and communities up and down Scotland, every day.

"The Commonwealth Games, falling in the Year of Homecoming, provides an important opportunity for Scotland to promote itself around the world, and we look forward to playing our part, moving people around Glasgow and Scotland as quickly and efficiently as we can."

The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games is due to underway with the Opening Ceremony at Celtic Park on July 23 and last until until August 3.

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