Andy Burnham Confirms £1 Train Tickets for Kids
Andy Burnham announces £1 train tickets for children under 16 as part of the Great British Summer Savings drive, aiming to reduce costs for families.
Category : Bus Services
West Midlands Bus Changes: This Weekend's Updates
West Midlands bus services face major changes this weekend affecting routes across Birmingham and the wider region. National Express and other operators adjust timetables from Saturday.
Three new Black Country bus routes launch for Merry Hill
Three new National Express West Midlands bus services (25, 142, 142A) launch Sunday, July 26, serving Merry Hill, replacing Diamond Buses routes.
Free bus travel for children under 16 needed in Birmingham
Birmingham's child poverty crisis demands free bus travel for under-16s, says Graeme Brown, as £2 fare cap is a welcome but insufficient step.
Royal Mail delays hit 20 West Midlands postcodes
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays affecting 20 postcode areas in the West Midlands, including Wolverhampton, Nuneaton, and Lichfield, as part of 141 UK-wide disruptions.
£2 bus fare cap confirmed by Heidi Alexander from January
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirms the £3 bus fare cap will be replaced by a £2 maximum from January, cutting fares by a third to help with cost of living.
Burnham Confirms Tax-Free Funding for £2 Bus Fares
The Government's new £2 bus fare cap will be funded through savings, not tax increases, as confirmed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The £454m scheme starts in January.
Healey promises no tax rise as £2 bus fare cap announced
Chancellor John Healey pledges no tax hikes to fund the new £2 bus fare cap, cutting fares by a third from January 2026 with £454 million in savings.
M42 closure near Birmingham Airport: Overnight roadworks
M42 southbound and northbound will be closed overnight between J6 and J7 near Birmingham Airport from 9pm July 19 to 4am/6am July 20 for maintenance. Diversions in place.
Tesco Kids Eat Free scheme extended until September 1
Tesco extends Kids Eat Free scheme until September 1, offering free kids' meals with any adult purchase in over 330 UK stores, including Birmingham branches.
Free Bus Pass for Under-16s in England from August
From August 1, under-16s in England can travel on local buses for free as part of the government's Great British Summer Savings Scheme, announced by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.
AA Warns of Rising Petrol Prices as Summer Holidays Approach
Drivers face rising petrol prices as the AA warns of increases ahead of summer holidays, with average petrol at 151.0p per litre, up from a six-week low of 150.7p.
Cornwall Staycation Drivers: Cashless Parking from Aug 2026
Cornwall Council will stop accepting cash in several car parks from August 1, 2026, as 90% of transactions are already cashless. Drivers warned ahead of staycations.
West Midlands Bus Service Changes This Weekend
From this weekend, West Midlands bus services will see major changes including route alterations, timetable updates, and fare adjustments affecting thousands of daily passengers.
Tesco Closes Express Stores Early for England World Cup Final
Tesco will close Express stores in England at 7:30pm if England reaches the World Cup final, allowing staff to watch the match while being paid for full shifts.
Royal Mail delivery delays hit 30 West Midlands postcode areas
Royal Mail has issued a service alert for 30 West Midlands postcode areas, including Wolverhampton, Kidderminster, Lichfield, and Rugby, causing delays for thousands of homes and businesses.
Tesco Express Stores to Close Early for World Cup Final
Tesco will close Express stores at 7.30pm on Sunday if England reach the World Cup final, allowing colleagues to watch the 8pm kick-off while receiving normal pay.
Free Train Rides for Fans Sharing England Star's Name
Passengers named Jude, Bellingham, or Jude Bellingham can travel free between Stourbridge stations on July 14, 2024, celebrating the England star's roots.
Three New Bus Services Coming to the Black Country
Three new bus services will launch in the Black Country from March 2024, improving connectivity across Dudley, Sandwell, and Walsall with £2.3 million funding.
NXWM Bus Changes from July 19
National Express West Midlands announces bus route changes from July 19, including summer timetables and reliability improvements. Passengers should check schedules.
Free Hour Parking at McDonald's Near Birmingham Airport
A new McDonald's at Birmingham Airport offers one hour of free parking, allowing drivers to drop off or pick up passengers without paying official airport fees, with a short walk to the terminal.
Buses Diverted in Great Barr Amid Police Incident
Buses in Great Barr are being diverted away from a road due to a police incident. National Express West Midlands advises passengers to check for updates. The road closure is expected to cause delays.
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Black Country to Birmingham bus scheme faces fresh delays
The long-awaited Sprint bus rapid transit scheme linking the Black Country to Birmingham has been hit by fresh delays, pushing completion to 2027.
Free bus pass age change July for certain birth years
The free bus pass age changes with the state pension age, affecting those born between 1960 and 1961. Eligibility now depends on birth month, with some qualifying at 66 plus months.
Birmingham Cross-City Bus Project Delayed to 2027/28
Birmingham's Cross-City Bus Scheme has been delayed, with the timeline moved to 2027/28 and a £4.2 million slippage, according to a council report.
Royal Mail Delays: 17 West Midlands Postcodes Affected
Royal Mail has issued warnings for 17 West Midlands postcodes among 198 UK locations facing delivery delays due to staffing and other local issues.
Birmingham Train Warning: Reduced Timetable and Busy Stations
Train passengers in Birmingham face serious timetable reductions on 10-11 July due to TSSA strikes, with no services after 7pm Friday and later starts Saturday, plus heatwave risks.
Moor Street 'meltdown' after train breakdown delays
A broken down train at Old Hill Station caused severe delays and platform changes at Birmingham Moor Street, with passengers redirected and services cancelled on a hot evening.
Dudley Learners Face 15-Week Driving Test Wait
Learners in Dudley wait 15.4 weeks for a driving test, well above the 10.7-week UK average, according to DVSA data. The agency has added extra tests and cracked down on reselling.
Kingstanding longest driving test wait in Birmingham
Kingstanding DVSA test centre has the longest average wait time in Birmingham at 23 weeks, well above the national median of 10.7 weeks, according to June data.
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