Transport Focus reaction to West Midlands Combined Authority bus acquisition

18 August 2026

Louise Collins, Director at independent watchdog Transport Focus said:

“Millions of people across the West Midlands rely on the bus every day. What matters most to passengers is that services continue to run reliably while these changes take place.

As plans for the future network develop, it will be important that passengers’ experiences and priorities help shape decisions. Ultimately, people will notice the difference if services become more reliable, journeys become easier and they get better value for money.”