UK Government Rejects Rail Devolution to Wales
The UK Government has rejected a Liberal Democrat amendment to devolve rail powers to Wales, despite First Minister Eluned Morgan's call for a 'new chapter for devolution'.
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Nottingham Tram Timetable Reverts After Evening Trial
Nottingham Express Transit ends its extended evening timetable trial, returning to regular weekday services. Discussions continue on making the popular enhanced schedule permanent.
Zipcar Closure: 650,000 Drivers Face Mobility Crisis
The sudden termination of Zipcar UK operations leaves 650,000 members facing mobility restrictions, with industry leaders calling for government intervention to protect urban car-sharing schemes.
Businesses Back Public Bus Takeover in West Midlands
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker discloses that business leaders during his campaign called for bus franchising, citing private operator failure and poor service alignment with employment needs.
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Liverpool Public Buses: Stagecoach & Go North West Named
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram confirms Stagecoach and Go North West will operate the first publicly-controlled bus services in the Liverpool City Region for decades.
West Midlands Transport Projects Future to be Clarified
The Rosewell Review is assessing 168 transport schemes across the West Midlands to determine how best to allocate £2.4 billion in devolved funding, with decisions expected by Autumn.
Blues fan walks 100 miles to home games over transport issues
A dedicated Birmingham City supporter is walking 100 miles to home matches due to unreliable public transport. His story highlights wider transport frustrations across the West Midlands.
Driver shortage hits West Midlands Ring and Ride service
New figures reveal a drop in Ring and Ride journeys due to driver shortages and congestion. Discover the service changes and future plans for accessible transport in the West Midlands.
Zipcar to leave UK, 650,000 drivers affected
Car-sharing giant Zipcar confirms UK shutdown in February, impacting 650,000 members. Rival Turo steps in to attract users. Full details on the closure and alternatives.
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West Midlands transport satisfaction survey results revealed
New data shows growing passenger satisfaction with West Midlands rail and metro punctuality and value. Bus services, however, see a decline in perceived value. Read the full report.
Storm Goretti Causes Major Midlands Travel Suspension
Storm Goretti's heavy snow brings Midlands travel to a standstill. National Express West Midlands suspends all buses until at least 8:30am. Check latest updates.
Transport for Wales Chair Vernon Everitt Awarded CBE
Vernon Everitt, Chair of Transport for Wales, receives a CBE for his outstanding public transport contributions. Read about his pivotal role in Manchester and Wales.
Zipcar ceases UK operations, 71 jobs at risk
Zipcar UK shuts down on 31 December 2025, putting 71 jobs at risk. Subscriptions will be refunded pro-rata. Read the full story and find alternative car-sharing options.
Royal Mail: Last day for first-class Christmas post
UK households have until today to send first-class mail for Christmas arrival. Royal Mail's festive gift to staff downgraded to second-class stamps, sparking union criticism.
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Royal Mail warns of delays in 60 postcodes before Christmas
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery delays in 60 UK postcodes due to staff sickness and festive mail volumes. Check if your area is affected and see advice for last-minute parcels.
Royal Mail warns of Christmas delays in 117 postcodes
Royal Mail has issued a service update warning of significant parcel and letter delays in 117 UK postcodes this Christmas. Find out if your area is affected and what the company is doing to fix it.
10,000 Extra Coach Seats for Twixmas Travel
National Express boosts capacity on key routes between the Midlands, North West, and London from 26 Dec to 4 Jan, offering affordable travel and free kids' fares during rail works.
Royal Mail Disruption Hits 151 UK Postcodes
Royal Mail warns of severe pre-Christmas delivery delays affecting 151 postcodes across the UK. Check the full list to see if your area is impacted.
Birmingham's taped-up postboxes part of Royal Mail upgrade
Royal Mail is upgrading 3,500 postboxes with solar power and parcel tech. Birmingham residents find iconic red boxes taped and 'out of use' during the national rollout.
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Royal Mail delays Saturday post change to next year
Royal Mail postpones major delivery rule change, pushing back the end of Saturday second-class letters to early next year. Read about the delay and the controversial staff Christmas stamps.
Zipcar Pulls Out of UK, Ends Bookings After Dec 2025
Car-sharing giant Zipcar announces proposal to end all UK operations. Bookings suspended, final rides permitted until 31 December 2025. Find alternative services and refund details.
West Midlands launches probe into bus usage mystery
Councillor urges investigation into why people avoid buses despite regular services. Research aims to ensure new housing development funds boost public transport effectively.
Call for probe into West Midlands bus use decline
Solihull councillor demands investigation into why people avoid buses despite regular services. West Midlands Mayor agrees to research boosting public transport patronage.
Royal Mail delays Saturday post changes to 2026
Royal Mail postpones major service overhaul, delaying the end of Saturday second-class deliveries until 2026. Find out why and the impact on your mail.
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Royal Mail Saturday Letter Delivery Change Delayed
Royal Mail postpones scrapping Saturday second-class letters to 2026. Find out what this means for your post and the reasons behind the delay.
Free Bus Travel for a Week in Birmingham Areas
Residents in Moseley, Kings Heath, and other Birmingham wards can claim a week's free bus travel. Apply online by December 1. Leave the car at home this winter!
Interim Boss to Lead West Midlands Transport Transformation
Exclusive: Transport for West Midlands appoints interim managing director to spearhead massive transport overhaul including bus reform, cycling infrastructure and rail improvements across the region.
Rail Chaos: Empty Trains Amid Service Cuts Anger Passengers
Furious commuters across the West Midlands are questioning the logic behind drastic rail service reductions as trains continue to run virtually empty while passengers face overcrowding and cancellations.
UK landline switch-off delayed over safety concerns
BT, EE, Virgin Media O2 and other providers have been ordered to pause their digital landline migration after serious incidents left vulnerable customers without emergency access.
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Free Bus Pass Rule Change: What It Means
Major changes to England's concessionary bus pass scheme could see millions of older and disabled residents paying more for travel as local authorities consider new restrictions.
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