Changes to Buses in West Bromwich

Transport for West Midlands have recently announced a number of changes to bus services in our area from January and I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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I know how many people in the area rely on buses so it can really affect us when they change or if they are unreliable. 

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The main changes in our constituency are:

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• Route & timetable changes to: 

  • 4H - There will be changes to these National Express West Midlands and Diamond Bus services during the evening and Sunday only.

  • 30 - From 5 January, this Diamond Bus service will operate with route and timetable changes. An hourly service will still be provided with first and last buses at similar times to now. The route will operate from West Bromwich to Wednesbury and will no longer serve Stone Cross. This creates a new direct link between Harvills Hawthorn and Wednesbury.

  • 41/41A - From 5 January, these Diamond Bus services will be operated by Carolean Coaches with route and timetable changes. The 41A service will no longer operate via Hydes Road. It will instead follow the current 41 service, giving a half-hourly rather than hourly service.

  • 54 - From 5 January, this National Express West Midlands service will be operated by Diamond Bus with no change to route or timetable.

  • 61 - From 5 January, this Diamond Bus service will operate with a revised route and timetable. Buses will still operate every 60 minutes with first and last buses at similar times to now. The service will no longer serve:

    • Scott Arms to Perry Barr via Old Walsall Road & Rocky Lane

    • Halfords Lane

    • Dartmouth Road

    • Kenrick Way.

  • 74A - From 5 January, this Diamond Bus service will operate with route and timetable changes. An hourly service will still be provided with first and last buses at similar times to now. A new section of route is added to serve Horseley Heath. This will bring more residents within walking distance of a bus service. 

 

You can see the full changes and alternative bus options here:  https://www.tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-journey/ways-to-travel/buses-in-the-west-midlands/upcoming-bus-service-changes/