First Bus: Catch the Bus Month

Ask: Raise awareness that September is Catch the Bus Month.

Idea: We’ll create a catchy anthem for Catch the Bus Month that celebrates getting the bus, but most importantly, encourages people to take a trip with First Bus.

Brought to life by animator and illustrator Altea Claveras.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Wake up in the morning sun

September's here let’s have some fun

Bus stop waiting got to go

It’s Catch the Bus Month don’t you know

[Verse 2]

Think of your wallet, the planet too

And all of the places, me and you

Hop on board, adventure calls 

Through the streets and market stalls

[Chorus]

Catch the bus, this September

Every moment we'll remember

Ride the bus all month long

Singing a First Bus song

[Verse 3]

Historic sites and parks to see

Coffee dates  just you and me

Every turn a brand-new sight

Exploring by bus all day till night

[Chorus]

Catch the bus, this September

Every moment we'll remember

Ride the bus all month long

Singing a First Bus song

[Verse 4]

Friends to meet and new places to find

School or work just don't you mind

Anywhere you want to go

It’s Catch the Bus Month now you know

How we’re taking our song further and keeping our audience engaged all month long.

I heard it on the radio…

We’ll be partnering with a local radio station to get our song played on air all month long. We’ll also be inviting local radio presenters on board to really get our anthem played out loud in the community and perform their show as they travel around our First Regions connecting with people from door to door.

BUSkers sing it best

All throughout September, we’ll host a busking contest, inviting local talent to sing our song and share it on socials for a chance to win free bus travel. Mix it up with their own style but with our catchy tune and lyrics to make sure everyone's singing along.