Calls Grow to Update Free Bus Pass Rules for Carers Under the 2000 Transport Act Friday, June 5, 2026 carers transport buses disability concessions pension petition government travel welfare The Department for Transport is under pressure to revise a free bus pass rule established in the Transport Act 2000. A growing petition is calling on the Labour government to grant free bus passes to carers accompanying … Read More
West Midlands bus services face major cuts amid steep fuel price surge Sunday, May 17, 2026 westmidlands transport buses fuelcosts subsidy publictransport buscuts tfwm commuters transportcrisis sport Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has issued a stark warning that nearly half of the region’s bus network is at risk of significant reductions unless vital subsidy support is extended. The cost of fuel has skyrocketed, … Read More
Birmingham Bus Routes to Experience Major Changes Due to HS2 Construction for Up to 18 Months Wednesday, April 15, 2026 birmingham hs2 buses transport diversion viaduct construction nationalexpress routes commuters Starting May 10, several Birmingham bus routes operated by National Express will undergo significant changes due to ongoing HS2 construction at Saltley Viaduct. The current viaduct is being replaced because it lacks the … Read More
Five Key Birmingham City Centre Roads Set for Major Change Under Sprint Initiative Saturday, February 28, 2026 birmingham sprint transport buses traffic infrastructure westmidlands speedlimits publictransport urbanplanning sport Birmingham city centre is poised for significant transformation as the Sprint initiative proposes new traffic regulations including 20mph speed limits and dedicated bus-only roads. These changes aim to improve public … Read More
New 'Tram-Style' Electric Buses Approved for A34 and A45 'Priority Routes' to Reduce Journey Times Wednesday, February 25, 2026 sprint electric westmidlands transport buses a34 a45 publictransport infrastructure accessibility sport The West Midlands Combined Authority has taken a significant step forward in the long-planned Sprint bus project by approving the purchase of 24 tram-style electric buses. This investment aims to revolutionize travel along … Read More
Plans to Transition West Midlands Bus Services from Private to Public Control: What We Know Sunday, January 25, 2026 westmidlands publictransport buses mayorparker transportpolicy busservices publiccontrol privatization transit regionalgovernment sport West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has recently addressed questions regarding his proposal to transition the region’s bus services from a privately-operated system to public control. This move aims to improve service … Read More