Plan Submitted for New Electric Bus Depot in Birmingham as Part of Major Network Overhaul Thursday, June 4, 2026 bus depot birmingham electric transport franchising westmidlands infrastructure publictransport sustainability sport Transport for West Midlands has submitted plans for a cutting-edge Electric Vehicle (EV) bus depot in the Birmingham suburb of Kitts Green, marking a significant step in a transformative overhaul of the region’s bus network. … Read More
Free Bus Pass Eligibility Extended to Children Under 16 in England Thursday, May 21, 2026 bus transport childrensupport costofliving england publictransport government tariffs taxes summer sport The Labour Party Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is set to introduce free bus passes for children across England as part of an extensive Cost of Living relief plan. Announced ahead of her House of Commons statement on Thursday, … 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
'Our Roads Are So Potholed My Children Have Stopped Riding Their Bikes' Friday, May 1, 2026 potholes transport traffic cycling dudley infrastructure publictransport greenparty roadmaintenance midlands sport Stephen Price, a prominent member of Dudley’s Green Party and candidate for the Norton ward in the upcoming local elections, has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating condition of roads in the region. He … Read More
Iconic Birmingham Bus Route Marks 100 Years of Service Saturday, April 25, 2026 birmingham bus transportation centenary westmidlands nationalexpress no11 publictransport history anniversary sport As quintessentially Brummie as the Bullring bull, Ozzy Osbourne, and the Rotunda, Birmingham’s famous National Express West Midlands No.11 bus route is celebrating its 100th anniversary on Sunday, April 26. Established in … Read More
‘Substantial assurance’ over major plan to completely transform West Midlands' bus network Tuesday, April 21, 2026 westmidlands busreform franchising publictransport wmca audit governance transit transportpolicy infrastructure sport Auditors have expressed strong confidence in the management of the West Midlands' ambitious plan to overhaul its bus network. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee is set to … Read More