Looking back at some of my previous predictions for this year, I’m starting to think I…
Opinion
Opinions, thoughts and commentary
OPINION: Blackheath Bus Interchange – “embarrassing”
After hearing about the new £2.9m Blackheath Bus Interchange being opened today (Sunday 2nd November), I…
OPINION: Are QR codes at bus stops really necessary?
I only recently became aware of this new development which has seen Transport for West Midlands…
Opinion: Checking out the ‘new’ 27 route
Following service changes that took place last Sunday, I decided to try out the ‘new’ 27…
Summer Holiday timetables explained
For many years now, bus operators have introduced what are known as ‘summer holiday timetables’ during…
OPINION: Bus fare rise may be unfair but it is necessary compared to the alternative
Friday’s announcement about nBus ticket prices increasing from 15th June came as a bit of a…
Reminder: bus franchising consultation closes Sunday 30th March 2025
If you’ve not yet participated in the ‘bus reform consultation’ being run by the WMCA (West…
OPINION: My thoughts on the bus franchising consultation
On 6th January this year, a public consultation was announced and launched by West Midlands Metro…
My Predictions for 2025
With Christmas pretty much done and dusted for another year, it’s time to dust off the…
OPINION: Is the mayor unfairly scapegoating bus operators over the single fare increase?
Last week, West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker waded in to the furore surrounding the increase in…
