GreenRoad has announced that First UK Bus has signed a five-year contract to deploy GreenRoad’s service across its fleet of 9,000 buses.

First’s DriveGreen initiative aims to improve environmental efficiency and passenger comfort.

Up to 20,000 First bus drivers will now be trained on the new programme, which combines in-vehicle technology with integrated web-based applications that continuously rate driving skills.

It provides feedback to drivers in the form of a red-yellow-green LED display and is focused on improving driver skills.