‘Faster and Cheaper’ Buses to Transform Travel in Birmingham with £264 Million Government Investment Friday, December 5, 2025 buses westmidlands transport funding government publictransport fares infrastructure economy localauthorities sport The West Midlands is set to benefit from a major government investment aimed at revolutionizing bus travel across the region. A substantial £264.1 million funding package has been announced to improve bus services, making … Read More
New Number 98 Bus Route Announced to Link Solihull and Heartlands Hospital Friday, November 28, 2025 bus transport solihull heartlands lyndon garrettsgreen diamondbuses publictransport wagonlane sport A new bus service, the number 98, will launch from Solihull town centre to Heartlands Hospital beginning January 4, 2026. The route will pass through Lyndon, Sheldon, Garrett’s Green, and Bordesley, restoring public transport … Read More
One Chance to Get It Right: Investigating the West Midlands Transport Challenge Friday, November 21, 2025 westmidlands publictransport busservices transportresearch greenbelt section106 buspatronage urbanplanning sustainability housingdevelopment sport Concerns over low bus usage in the West Midlands have prompted calls for a thorough investigation into why residents prefer driving despite accessible public transport options. Solihull councillor Andrew Burrow, chair of the … 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
20mph Speed Limit Proposed for Birmingham Accident Hotspot After 58 Crashes in Three Years Tuesday, November 11, 2025 birmingham traffic roadsafety speedlimit vauxhall duddeston transport parking publictransport climate sport Birmingham City Council is proposing new road safety measures, including a 20mph speed limit and a bus gate, to address an accident-prone area near the city centre. The focus is on the Vauxhall and Duddeston neighborhoods, … Read More
Birmingham Council’s £22.5m Project to Extend A38 Cycle Route Promises Safer, Greener Commutes Wednesday, November 5, 2025 birmingham cycling infrastructure sustainability transport climate safety publictransport urbanplanning activetravel sport Birmingham City Council is advancing a £22.5 million initiative to extend the A38 cycle route, linking the city centre to Longbridge with a continuous, safe corridor for cyclists and pedestrians. The planned 6km extension … Read More