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 failing services. Buses in the region are to return back to public control, with ...

Years before any bus improvements, meeting told

The bus network in Coventry is due to be franchised by the West Midlands Combined Authority in 2027.

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.
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More than 1,000 people so far have had their say on reforming West Midlands' bus network

More than 1,000 people have taken part in an online consultation asking for their views on transforming the West Midlands bus network. In January, Transport for West Midlands launched a formal ...

Bus improvements could be 'years down the line' even under public control boss warns

Intention is for a smooth handover when network is removed form National Express' grasp ...

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 ...
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Bus fleet set to be put back into public hands

Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker says "franchising will return control over bus fares, timetables and routes back into the hands of the public" West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is set ...