National Express renews CitySwift partnership
National Express West Midlands (NXWM) is extending its partnership with CitySwift by another three years. The technology company has enabled the...
West Midlands franchising could roll out in 2027
Bus franchising in the West Midlands could roll out in 2027. Last year, the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board commissioned an assessment...
Apprenticeship Week: West Midlands encourages transport careers
West Midland’s Transport Skills Academy (TSA) is encouraging local people in the West Midlands to consider a career in transport this National...
Country-wide tap & cap ticketing solution being explored
A forum is being set up to develop a tap and cap ticketing solution for the country. The Integrated Ticketing Advisory Forum (ITAF) will be chaired...
‘Last bus promise’ made in West Midlands charter
A ‘last bus promise’ has been made for the first time in the West Midlands Bus Passenger Charter. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and bus...
NatEx West Midlands confirms fare cap participation until end of...
National Express West Midlands has confirmed its continued participation in the government’s £2 single fare cap scheme until the end of 2024. The...
CPT Regional Manager, John Burch, to retire
The Confederation of Passenger Transport‘s regional Manager for the West, John Burch, is to retire from the CPT. His last meetings will be at...
Dudley station due for demolition ready for new interchange
Dudley Bus Station is due to be demolished early next year ready for building work to start on a new £24 million interchange. The bus...