Bus fleet set to be put back into public hands

West Midlands Combined Authority is set to buy National Express’s diesel and electric buses.

Franchising a necessity for buses - mayor

West Midlands mayor Richard Parker said the region's bus network was being franchised out of "necessity" in the face of ...

Travel disruptions live as West Midlands hit by sub-zero temperatures

Transport in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands is facing disruption today following a frosty start. A number of bus ...

Franchising a ‘necessity’ for West Midlands region’s buses

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker said the region’s bus network is being franchised out of ‘necessity’ in the face of ...

Fewer travelling by bus in West Midlands as fare hike blamed

The rise in the bus fare cap is one of the main reasons given for the drop in bus usage ...

Major step forward in drive to bring West Midlands bus services under public control

The acquisition is part of the move to bring the West Midlands bus network back under public control ...
The Drum

National Express announces West Midlands marketing plans

National Express has announced its plans for a marketing campaign in West Midlands as part of its half year results. The company, which announced £131.6million revenue on UK buses for the first six ...

Key message from businesses on taking West Midlands buses into public ownership

Mayor Richard Parker said the private sector operator has failed the region ...
BBC

Bus services merge in bid to simplify network

Two West Midlands bus services have been merged and upgraded in a bid to improve passengers' experience. Ring and Ride, which covers Birmingham, Wolverhampton and the Black Country, has been combined ...