Opinions, thoughts and commentary
Subscribers to the Network West Midlands mailing list will have received an email with an invitation to take part in TfWM’s “Coronavirus Survey”. How has Covid-19 affected you?The effects of …
OPINION: Should bus passengers be forced to wear face masks and gloves? Read More
UPDATE: Some services will be reduced from Wednesday 25th March, see end of article. I’ve heard a couple of rumours that from next week bus services across the West Midlands …
OPINION: Reduced service levels from next week? Read More
The first all-electric buses for National Express West Midlands will start to enter service next month. The first batch of 19 BYD ADL Enviro400 EV buses (similar to that pictured …
OPINION: New electric buses on the way and “no more diesels” for NX Bus Read More
A summary of the Birmingham Transport Plan, with some of my initial thoughts, let me know what you think about this!
Draft Birmingham Transport Plan – your thoughts? Read More
With the 2019 election looming, are bus services not glamorous enough for political parties?
OPINION: Are bus services not glamorous enough for politicians? Read More
The Express & Star yesterday reported that George Galloway (now it seems prospective parliamentary candidate for West Bromwich East) is backing a new campaign “demanding” that all people under the …
OPINION: Free bus travel for all children? Read More
One of the common complaints from people I see in comments on social media posts and news articles is that ‘buses are too expensive’ and that its ‘cheaper to get …
OPINION: Getting the best value for money for bus travel Read More
I read an article yesterday on the Birmingham Mail website with some disgust. Basically, a small group of unruly kids decided it would be ‘funny’ to pour drinks out of …
OPINION: Who should be apologising? Read More
Birmingham City Council (BCC) are currently undertaking a bus survey to find out the reasons why more people are not choosing to travel by bus throughout the city. They are …
Birmingham City Council bus survey – have your say? Read More
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) recently carried out a public consultation on proposals for the first three ‘Sprint’ bus rapid transit (BRT) routes that they hope to launch before the …
OPINION: Sprint – white elephant or viable proposition? Read MoreProtected by Security by CleanTalk
