Residents of Walsall’s Hospital Street and Croft Street, long plagued by traffic chaos, pavement parking, and road rage, face continued disappointment as the proposed one-way system remains without funding or a delivery date. …
Mohammed Ramzan, 38, from Handsworth, Birmingham, was caught operating as an unlicensed taxi driver in the city centre. The incident occurred on Corporation Street, where passengers became suspicious and reported their …
Rachel Reeves has confirmed a proposed change to car tax rules that could see rural motorists paying an additional £156 a year. Analysis of government data reveals that under the planned 3p-per-mile electric vehicle (EV) road …
Diesel vehicles are on the brink of disappearing from UK roads as businesses increasingly adopt electric fleets, driven by significant cost advantages. New data reveals that diesel fuel accounts for about 33% of total …
Construction efforts to revamp Birmingham’s city centre are well underway, with significant progress made on New Street. As contractors put the finishing touches on the upgraded road, it’s a good time to share the upcoming …
A section of the A38 in Sutton Coldfield has been recently graded as ‘unhealthy’ by a road defects app that monitors road conditions. The app highlights issues such as numerous potholes and deteriorating road surfaces that …
As the early May Bank Holiday approaches, the RAC has announced the busiest and quietest travel times, anticipating a staggering 19 million trips across the UK. According to the RAC Media Foundation, Friday, 1 May, will see …
Birmingham drivers are being urged to prepare for significant disruption as the demolition of the Saltley Viaduct begins this Sunday, May 10. The 183-metre viaduct spanning the B4114 will close to both vehicles and …
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 …
If you’ve been in Birmingham city centre lately, you’ve probably noticed those bright green bikes popping up all over the place. Don’t worry, it’s not an alien invasion—it’s the arrival of Lime’s e-bikes, the latest transport …
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a new pay-per-mile tax targeting owners of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids, set to take effect from April 2028. This charge will see motorists paying 3p per mile for driving …
A recent decline in bus passenger numbers across the West Midlands has raised concerns among local councillors and transport officials. Data presented to the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Transport Delivery Overview and …
The West Midlands Bus On-Demand service, including the Ring and Ride and Coventry On Demand networks, has experienced a noticeable decline in passenger journeys between October and December 2025. During this period, 54,500 …
Amid escalating tensions and conflict in the Middle East, drivers are being urged to visit petrol stations during the cooler parts of the day, particularly on Tuesday night, to get the best value for their fuel. William …
City of Wolverhampton Council is taking decisive action to repair the extensive damage caused by severe winter weather. With hundreds of potholes filled weekly, the council is now committing £10 million to long-term …