FirstGroup acquires Irish bus firm Matthews Coach Hire to expand into Ireland's commuter markets.

FirstGroup, a UK transportation company, has acquired Matthews Coach Hire, an Irish family-owned bus operator founded in 1995. The deal, including Matthews' fleet of over 40 vehicles and a freehold depot, aims to expand FirstGroup's presence in Ireland's non-airport commuter and business markets. Matthews will continue to be led by its current team under FirstGroup's oversight.

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