The West Midlands just pulled off a historic move—taking full public control of its bus system, ending National Express’s 40-year grip. Mayor Richard Parker’s bold gamble, kept secret under codenames and NDAs, averted a potential service collapse as Mobico threatened to walk away. Now, the region’s combined authority runs the fleet temporarily until 2029, gaining direct power over fares and routes—a first in England and a potential blueprint for public transport reform.
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