The award-winning 'Bus Showcase' routes are a key part of Centro/WMPTA's commitment to high quality public transport in the West Midlands.
A partnership between Centro, the Metropolitan district councils and operators, Bus Showcase utilises the latest advances in travel technology to give passengers a range of facilities to make bus travel more comfortable and easier for everyone.
Bus Showcase routes are distinguished by modern, easy access buses, new enclosed glass shelters with Kassel kerbs for ease of boarding, and highway priority measures such as dedicated bus lanes and junction improvements. Many routes carry Real Time Information: electronic displays that tell the bus user exactly when the next bus will arrive and its destination. In the future CCTV and help points may also be a featured at selected stops, to increase security while travelling.
Schemes Completed
- Line 33 Pheasey to Birmingham
- Primeline: Coventry to Iron Bridge
- Super Line: Walsall to Bloxwich
- Lichfield Road/Tyburn Road (67)
- Birmingham to Chelmsley Wood (96/97)
In Progress
- Walsall to Blackheath (404)
- Brierley Hill to Halesowen (139)
- Wolverhampton to Bloxwich (560)
- Outer Circle (11A/11C)
- Coventry City Centre to Lockhurst Lane
- Birmingham to Maypole (50)
- Hagley Road (139)
- Walsall to Stourbridge (311/313)
Future Schemes
- Walsall to Birmingham City Centre (51)
- Coventry City Centre to Walsgrave (32/33)
- Coventry City Centre to Tanyard Farm (32/33)
A number of 'Super Showcase' routes are being considered for the future. These may include buses that look more like Metro trams, and executive coaches for park and ride services.
