New Free Bus Pass Eligibility Rules for State Pensioners in England Starting April 6 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 bus pension pensioners transport concessionary eligibility government local travel policy Starting April 6, 2024, state pensioners in England will face new rules for accessing free bus passes due to the rising state pension age. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced that the state pension age will … Read More
Big Tube Fare Hike Takes Effect for Millions of London Passengers Monday, March 2, 2026 london transport tube fares tfl bus tram elizabethline overground dlr From 1 March, millions of London commuters will face a 5.8% rise in fares across the London Underground, Overground, Docklands Light Railway (DLR), and the Elizabeth line, according to Transport for London (TfL). This … Read More
Nearly 100 Homes Approved in Midland Village Despite Transport and Flooding Concerns Sunday, February 22, 2026 wombourne housing development transport flooding planning council bus affordable environment South Staffordshire Council has approved plans for 92 new homes on Pool House Road in Wombourne, near Wolverhampton, despite significant concerns from local residents about transport accessibility and flood risks. The … Read More
New Birmingham Depot to Boost West Midlands Bus Network Overhaul Friday, February 20, 2026 birmingham bus depot franchising wmca westmidlands publictransport investment competition infrastructure sport A new bus depot is set to be constructed in Birmingham as part of the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) ambitious strategy to take control of the region’s bus network. The proposed East Birmingham Depot, located … Read More
Police Release CCTV Image in Investigation of Public Decency Incident on Birmingham Bus Monday, February 16, 2026 police cctv investigation bus birmingham warwickshire public decency crime appeal West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in relation to an incident reported last July involving outraging public decency on the Number 13 bus route between central Birmingham and Hams … Read More
The Most Dangerous Bus Route in the West Midlands: Inside the 74 Service Monday, February 16, 2026 westmidlands bus crime violence safety publictransport dudley birmingham theft police sport The 74 bus service, which operates daily across a large portion of the West Midlands, has been named as the region’s most dangerous bus route due to the frequency of violent incidents reported onboard. Between July and … Read More