A special fleet of buses have been revealed to mark 50 days to go until Glasgow welcomes 3,000 of the world’s best athletes from 74 nations and territories to compete in an 11 day celebration of sport.
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will return to the city from 23 July to 2 August, staging record-breaking competition across an eight-mile corridor in the city.
First Travel Solutions, a leading provider of transport management and mobility solutions for major events, has been appointed as an Official Supporter of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The company will play a vital role in delivering safe, secure and reliable transport services for athletes, VIPs and Games stakeholders, while providing expert event transport management. First Travel Solutions will help support Glasgow 2026’s ambition to deliver a more environmentally responsible Games.
The partnership was announced with Finnie, the Official Games Mascot, who features on the bus alongside some of the most well-known athletes.
First Travel Solutions also becomes an Official Supporter of Team Scotland.
Simon Cursio, Managing Director at First Travel Solutions, said: “The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will showcase world-class sport on a global stage, and we’re delighted to be helping to keep the Games moving.
“From transporting athletes and VIPs to managing the complex logistics behind the scenes, our role is to ensure every journey runs smoothly so competitors and organisers can focus on delivering an unforgettable event.
“With just 50 days to go, seeing the Games buses on the streets of Glasgow makes it feel real. We can’t wait to welcome the world to the city and support a Games that is not only memorable but also more sustainable.”
Jade Gallagher, Chief Operating Officer, Glasgow 2026, added: “50 days to go is a huge milestone for us and it now feels very real after seeing these incredible buses. You certainly won’t miss them when they’re on the road.
“We’re encouraging active travel across our eight-mile corridor of iconic venues, meaning we’ve reduced the volume of vehicles needed to power a major multi-sport event and we’re proud to have First Travel Solutions supporting our ambitions.”
