Drivers Urged to Avoid Roads Between 11am and 7pm This Friday Amid Bank Holiday Travel Surge Thursday, April 30, 2026 bankholiday travel rac traffic congestion m5 motorists traveladvice holiday transportation sport 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 … Read More
Birmingham Drivers Face Major Disruption as Saltley Viaduct Demolition Begins Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham saltleyviaduct hs2 demolition construction transportation rail canal busroutes infrastructure sport 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 … 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
I Tried Birmingham’s New Lime Bikes – Here’s Why They Could Change My Life Saturday, April 11, 2026 lime birmingham ebikes electric bikes transport mobility cycling city transportation sport 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 … Read More
Rachel Reeves Confirms New £180 Annual Charge for Drivers Covering 6,000 Miles in EVs Sunday, March 22, 2026 electricvehicles pluginhybrids mileagecharge governmenttax vehicletax evtax motoringpolicy roadusage transportation rachelreeves sport 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 … Read More
Iran War and Fare Hike Pose Double Challenge for Midlands Bus Services Amid Declining Passenger Numbers Thursday, March 12, 2026 busfare fuelprices publictransport westmidlands passengernumbers busfranchising transportation inflation midlands travel sport 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 … Read More