Inside Birmingham City’s Stadium Reveal: Five Ways the Sports Quarter Project Could Transform the City Sunday, November 23, 2025 birmingham sportsquarter stadium powerhouse urbandevelopment transport culture economy regeneration football sport “Birmingham is a city that at times is under-appreciated,” said Blues chairman Tom Wagner at the unveiling event held at Digbeth Loc Studios. “Not anymore.” Speaking to an audience of political leaders, dignitaries, and … Read More
Pay-per-mile Car Tax Plans Revised After Labour Government Clarification Friday, November 21, 2025 roadpricing electricvehicles paypermile labour car tax government transport budget fuel duty taxation The ongoing debate over pay-per-mile car taxation has seen a significant development following comments by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander. On Thursday, Alexander emphatically stated that there are no current proposals to … Read More
Birmingham Uber Riders Ranked Third Worst in UK, Urged to Improve Etiquette Friday, November 21, 2025 uber riders ratings birmingham uk transport etiquette passengers travel drivers Birmingham Uber passengers have been warned over their low ratings, as the city ranks third worst in the UK for rider scores. Recent data reveals that Bristol holds the lowest average passenger rating at 4.73, followed by … Read More
'Important moment' - West Midlands Transport Budget Deficit Largely Closed Wednesday, November 19, 2025 westmidlands transport budget finance wmca deficit levy metro localauthorities funding The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has made significant progress in addressing a major budget shortfall in its transport network funding. Originally projected to be nearly £120 million for the 2026/27 fiscal year, … Read More
Midland Metro Approves Fare Increase to Secure Financial Sustainability Tuesday, November 18, 2025 midlandmetro fareincrease westmidlands tram transport wmca publictransport sustainability ticketprices concessions sport The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board has approved a fare increase for the Midland Metro tram service, citing the need to maintain the network’s financial sustainability. Tram fares have remained comparatively low … Read More
Birmingham Travel Disruption: Live Updates as Storm Claudia Triggers Train Delays and Cancellations Friday, November 14, 2025 birmingham stormclaudia travel disruption traindelays cancellations flooding rain commuters transport Severe travel disruptions are unfolding in Birmingham due to Storm Claudia, which is bringing persistent and heavy rainfall across the region. The adverse weather conditions have led to widespread delays and cancellations on … Read More