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From our latest headlines to articles from times gone by, this is your stop when it comes to all the West Midlands Bus news.
National Express Bus wins Excellence in People Engagement & Development at the BQF Quality Awards
We’re proud to share that National Express Bus has been recognised for its people engagement and development at the British Quality Foundation (BQF) Quality Awards.
Published: 14th October 2026
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Mobico Group announced that it has reached an agreement to sell our National Express Bus business
Our parent company Mobico Group announced that it has reached an agreement to sell our National Express Bus business (formally called West Midlands Travel Limited) to the West Midlands Combined Authority.
Published: 18th August 2026
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Official Transport Support Partner of the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026
National Express Bus are the Official Transport Support Partner of the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, helping connect fans from across the UK to one of the country's biggest sporting events this summer.
Published: 10th August 2026
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Sarah East appointed Managing Director of National Express Bus
National Express UK Bus today announces the appointment of Sarah East as Managing Director, effective from 1st July.
Published: 18th June 2026
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Fare dodgers to face increased penalty
Penalty charges for people travelling on National Express Bus without a valid ticket will go up from the current £70 to £100 from 20th of April.
Published: 9th April 2026
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Bus Franchising in the West Midlands
The Mayor of the West Midlands has confirmed today that bus services across the region will move to a franchised model.
Published: 9th May 2025
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National Express West Midlands marks major milestone with 329 zero emission electric buses on the road
West Midlands residents can now enjoy smoother, quieter and greener bus journeys thanks to a new fleet of zero emission buses now in service across the region.
Published: 16th April 2025
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Birmingham City Football Club and National Express West Midlands team up to provide free match day shuttle bus travel
Birmingham City Football Club has teamed up with National Express West Midlands to offer free match day travel on dedicated shuttle buses between Birmingham city centre and the Club's stadium, St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park.
Published: 23rd September 2024
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