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West Midlands Buses Set to Be Nationalised to Save Thousands of Jobs
- On Tuesday, the West Midlands Combined Authority acquired National Express West Midlands operations, moving the region's bus network into public control to prevent service collapse.
- Following the parent company's decision to leave the market, WMCA officials warned the exit posed a 'significant risk' to the region's largest public transport network.
- The partnership protects around 4,800 jobs and keeps up to 750 buses on the road daily, backed by £11.5 million in Government funding over three years.
- West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker stated the move enables local control over fares and routes, saying, "I wasn't prepared to stand by and watch hundreds of buses disappear."
- Separately, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced disabled passengers across England will receive 24/7 free bus travel starting next April to ease cost-of-living pressures.
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