
West Midlands free new year buses help people leave car at home
Free bus services have been announced in the West Midlands on New Year's Day.The move is to encourage people to leave the car at home and avoid the stress and expense of driving and parking during the busy holiday period.Mayor Richard Parker said it meant that everyone could travel for free to see friends, watch their local football team play or have a meal out.The region's bus operators will generally be running a Sunday timetable, although some services may finish earlier. The free travel appl...