OPINION: Why do people do this?
On Sunday evening (7th January 2024), I heard that a bus had been set on fire and badly damaged in an arson attack at Solihull …
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OPINION: What is the point of ‘Viewpoint’?
In June 2023, I received an email invite from National Express to join their new ‘Viewpoint’ research community, as I’m sure other readers of this …
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End of free Wi-Fi on NX buses
It might be likely that many passengers are unaware of this already, but NX Bus are no longer offering free Wi-Fi on its buses. According …
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Predictions for 2024?
Hope everyone has had a great Christmas so far! OK, so this is just a bit of fun to end this year, but what could …
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My love/hate relationship with the Scania OmniLink
When I heard that the Scania OmniLinks were set to be withdrawn from service next year, as well as feeling a sense of relief, I …
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“Why is the bus late?” Because they’re not magic!
In a perfect world, buses would run reliably, turn up when they’re supposed to, and get you to your destination on schedule. Unfortunately we don’t …
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NX Bus network ‘preserved’ until 2024 despite losses
The current West Midlands bus network operated by National Express will be ‘preserved’ until the end of the 2024 financial year, despite NX Bus and …
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Survey results: “What matters most to you?”
In March, I ran a survey on this website, just to get a general ‘feel’ for what bus passengers really thought about at the time. …
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OPINION: After the strikes, what about the aftermath?
Drivers have been voting since yesterday (Friday 25th March) on a new pay deal offered by NX Bus, which Unite representatives have recommended to members …
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OPINION: “What if”? The future of National Express West Midlands
Now that the National Express West Midlands bus strike is on, causing disruption and misery for thousands of bus passengers across the region, is it …
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