Bus Franchising

West Midlands

National Express Deems West Midlands Bus Sale 'Logical' Amid Franchising Plans

National Express parent company Mobico Group has announced an agreement in principle to sell its West Midlands bus operations, known as UK Bus, to the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). The company described the sale as …

By Ellis Craig · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · 3 min read

Bus Network

West Midlands Begins Transition to Public Ownership of Bus Network

The West Midlands is preparing to take a significant step in overhauling its bus network as it moves from a private operator-based system to public ownership. This transition intends to bring greater control over fares, …

By Rebecca Duffy · Thursday 6 August 2026 · 3 min read