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Surely nationalising the buses is not new wasn't this the start of National Bus Company back in the mid/late 60's with parts of the BMMO brand become WMPTE buses.

Having looked at the National Express west Midlands Conditions of Carriage, there is nothing specific about damaged mobile devices.

Section  7.2 states that "If you pay by contactless debit / credit card or device, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have sufficient credit in your account to cover the cost of the journey you wish to undertake".

Section 8.1 states that "If your ticket (or photo card) is damaged to such an extent that any material marking is not clear it will not be accepted as valid. We may at our discretion replace your ticket / photo card providing we can confirm that it is still valid, subject to an administration fee".

 However, whilst there's nothing specific about damaged mobile devices, there is a reasonable expectation that your mobile device functions such that it can be read by the onboard readers. So there's plenty to cover physical tickets and passes, but not mobile devices.

But at times cards don't scan and would require a pin which can't be done on a bus, usually happens when a card is scanned multiple times a day the bank requires a pin to prove it is you using the card.

Artic lorry gone down the tram tracks at Edgbaston this morning no trams Morrisons to library

How can it happen when the signs are clear trams only.

I think as part of this franchising scheme we need to look at our failures in public transport in the west midlands.

Look how long it took to get line two of the metro of the ground and it is still not up and running. Imagine instead that been a guided bus route from Bescot at Wallows Lane traveling along the disused railway to Dudley/Stourbridge how much easier at quicker bus journeys would have been. 

And the cars that take them to Work and the respective other staff who work at the Garages, Hospitals and so on

According to government stats for 2022 79% of population drives. In the 1990s it was roughly 65%.

We don't know what it will be like in 2030 but it could be 83%.

Also the 40

40 was better when diamond and nx had their own 12 minute timetable meaning buses where every 6 minutes.   

Metro to be SCRAPPED due to creating too much traffic congestion
Cross City / Sprint SCRAPPED due to cost
some Portland Road services to be rerouted via Rotton Park
Outer Circle to go back to actual full route (you cant call it The Circle anymore if its not)
AG to finally be considered for Electric Buses
Return of a Birmingham to Dorridge Service wont happen anyway
ALL Hydrogen Buses finally run as part of a farewell to Hydrogen Buses week, with the vehicles actually being loaned to other garages for a day (one on the 11A / 11C one on the X1) before the white elephant is finally extinct

something for everybody to chew on, sure to cause a ripple or two, before anybody says anything, YES im Anti Tram, not ANTI Hydrogen its just a waste of everybodys time, certainly NOT anti-electric

Why get rid of hydrogen buses.   

Surely we need to look at who really should be driving.

In my opinion.  Bus driver's, refuse truck drivers, medical staff and emergency services and delivery drivers.

Predictions.
Bilston bus station will be considered for redevelopment with shelters on the metro entrance.

Is the current Mayors figures correct on franchising cost or was Streets figures correct.

Yes there has - it was the year Coventry City won the cup

Was out when I seen it, should have been 1897

Seen 1987 on a back of f a recovery truck earlier in west Bromwich, 1987 looking worse for wear.

What about Macarthur Glen?

They'd be open surely?

Just checked there website and is open

Is there any update on the 45 Walsall to West Bromwich was up for tender.

So when are the rest of the 5th January going to be announced.