25 July 2017

                                 Director Declaration                              

    In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14R, FirstGroup plc announces that it has
    been notified that Tim O'Toole, Chief Executive, will join the boards of Edison
    International (Edison) and its subsidiary Southern California Edison as an
    independent non-executive director with effect from 1 August 2017.

    Edison International is a US public company and its stock is traded on the New
    York Stock Exchange. Edison, through its subsidiaries, is a generator and
    distributor of electric power, as well as a provider of energy services and
    technologies, including renewable energy.

    Enquiries:

    Silvana Glibota-Vigo                                           

    Deputy Company Secretary

    +44 (0)20 7725 3353