Drivers Face £590 Charges Amid Birmingham's Pothole Crisis Friday, March 20, 2026 potholes birmingham rac roads drainage vehicle repair council damage transport Drivers in Birmingham and across the UK are facing hefty repair bills due to a surge in pothole-related damage. The RAC has issued a stark warning after a significant rise in pothole-related breakdowns was reported last … Read More
National Express West Midlands Announces Updates to 14 Key Bus Routes Friday, March 20, 2026 bus transport nationalexpress timetables reliability westmidlands services routechanges busroutes publictransport sport National Express West Midlands is set to implement changes affecting 14 of its key bus routes across the region, effective Sunday, March 29. The updates include revised timetables aimed at enhancing service reliability, as … Read More
Petrol Drivers Face £3,400 Lifetime Cost Increase After Fuel Duty Rise Thursday, March 19, 2026 fuel petrol taxation cost duty motorists economy government campaign transport Petrol drivers are set to face a significant increase in fuel duty, with charges potentially reaching 58p per litre. Campaigners warn that this change could cost motorists nearly £40,000 over a lifetime, hitting the poorest … Read More
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
West Midlands Faces £1.94 Billion Road Repair Backlog Amid Deepening Pothole Crisis Tuesday, March 17, 2026 westmidlands potholes roadmaintenance infrastructure highways funding alarmreport transport roadsafety government Drivers in the West Midlands should temper expectations of swift improvements to the region’s deteriorating roads, despite recent boosts in maintenance funding. According to the latest Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance … Read More
West Midlands Railways Finally Set Opening Dates for Five New Stations After Years of Delays Saturday, March 14, 2026 westmidlands birmingham blackcountry railway transport stations camphillline publictransport railservices infrastructure sport After years of delays and disappointment, Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has confirmed the opening dates for five new railway stations across Birmingham and the Black Country. This milestone marks a major step forward for … Read More