The Transport Act 2000 requires the West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority (WMPTA), in conjunction with Centro and the District Councils, to prepare a bus strategy containing policies as to how best to carry out their various functions in order to secure the provision of appropriate bus services in the area. The Act allows the strategy to be reviewed and altered if it is considered appropriate to do so.

This Bus Strategy replaces the previous strategy adopted in 2001. This revised strategy has been prepared  to address changes emerging from various factors such as the ecommendations of the West Midlands Area Multi Modal study. It also responds to new Government initiatives, guidance and legislation and incorporates recommendations of recent Best Value reviews. Through the drafting of the revised Bus Strategy, extensive consultation and market research has been carried out to ensure a full understanding of people’s needs and expectations. This has enabled us to design a Bus Strategy that properly addresses the aspirations of current and potential bus users regarding Bus Services in the West Midlands.

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