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 ...

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 ...

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 ...
Shropshire Star

Storm Goretti: Reduced rail and bus services planned ahead of snow - latest update from operators here

Those hoping to use public transport over the next 24 hours are being urged to check before they travel, as the West Midlands prepares for the arrival of Storm Goretti. Heavy snow is forecast in Wales ...
Birmingham Mail

Calls to reinstate axed fare on West Midlands buses to make them 'more attractive'

A councillor has called for cheaper fares to be introduced to encourage more people to use buses in the West Midlands. Councillor Liz Clements told members of the West Midlands Combined Authority's ...

Public still ignoring buses 'that go exactly where they need' in favour of cars

Councillor Andrew Burrow said communication needs to be improved to get more people on buses ...
Computer Weekly

Telent takes the National Express to transform communications for buses across the West Midlands

Buses and control rooms across the West Midlands are set to receive what is claimed to be no less than a “transformational” communications upgrade over the next 12 months, after National Express West ...