What are Socially Necessary bus services?
In a previous article, I explained how much taxpayers are funding bus services which are deemed as “socially necessary”, based on the buses that Transport for West Midlands paid for to start in 2017,...
Author: Tom
Central Buses to become part of Diamond Bus
2018 sees another acquisition for Diamond Bus owner, Rotala, as Central Buses join the fold.
How Much Do You Pay for Bus Services?
Every year, Transport for West Midlands do what is known as tender rounds, where certain bus services which are socially necessary are put up for tender, where operators bid for the rights to run...
Changes to buses between Catshill and Halesowen
Passengers who travel on the 147 bus between Halesowen, Romsley and Catshill will be experiencing an change on their service from 25th February 2018
Perry Barr Bus Depot to shut?
Speculation has grown over the future of the National Express West Midlands Bus Depot in Perry Barr, with rumours that Birmingham City Council have purchased the land under Compulsory Purchase powers. The depot, which...
Potential Cuts Coming to the 27 on Sundays
Thanks to documents that have been obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, I can reveal that cuts to the number 27 service, operating between Hawkesley and Maypole via Northfield and Kings Heath, are...
Anti-social behaviour on buses – how it can be combatted.
Before we start this article, how many bus users can accurately describe what antisocial behaviour is and how often it happens? Quite a few people as it happens! On average, antisocial behaviour happens several times...
End of NX Buses between i54 and Hednesford
Passengers who use the 154 bus service in Wolverhampton will be dealt a shock on the 4th February 2018 when they find that it will no longer be running. Following the withdrawal of support...
Mobile Ticketing…Diamond Style
As a new contributor to WMBU, I am quite intrigued in how online payment systems, Real Time and Freedom of Information can affect how the bus industry operates, especially as some bus companies in...
