West Midlands Police Chief Intervenes in Altercation on Birmingham Bus Monday, April 6, 2026 westmidlands police chiefinspector altercation birmingham bus harassment communitysafety intervention publictransport sport During her daily commute to work, Chief Inspector Amanda Thompson of West Midlands Police took immediate action when she witnessed a man swearing and verbally harassing women on a Birmingham bus. Refusing to ignore the … 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
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
Big Tube Fare Hike Takes Effect for Millions of London Passengers Monday, March 2, 2026 london transport tube fares tfl bus tram elizabethline overground dlr From 1 March, millions of London commuters will face a 5.8% rise in fares across the London Underground, Overground, Docklands Light Railway (DLR), and the Elizabeth line, according to Transport for London (TfL). This … Read More
Nearly 100 Homes Approved in Midland Village Despite Transport and Flooding Concerns Sunday, February 22, 2026 wombourne housing development transport flooding planning council bus affordable environment South Staffordshire Council has approved plans for 92 new homes on Pool House Road in Wombourne, near Wolverhampton, despite significant concerns from local residents about transport accessibility and flood risks. The … Read More
New Birmingham Depot to Boost West Midlands Bus Network Overhaul Friday, February 20, 2026 birmingham bus depot franchising wmca westmidlands publictransport investment competition infrastructure sport A new bus depot is set to be constructed in Birmingham as part of the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) ambitious strategy to take control of the region’s bus network. The proposed East Birmingham Depot, located … Read More