Bus transport in Bromsgrove

Bus transport in Bromsgrove has a long and varied history, dating back to Midland Red operations. In recent years, however, First Midland Red, which has evolved from the original Midland Red company, has severely reduced operations, leaving many independent operators running in the town.

First operate a single service in the town, the 144 route which runs to Birmingham in one direction and Worcester in the other. First previously operated many other services in the town, but in March 2013, the First depot's at Kidderminster and Redditch were purchased by Diamond Bus.

Diamond operate the WCC tendered services 007 and 140/141. They have expanded through the acquisition of many local operators including Ludlows and Pete's Travel.

Diamond had previously operated the commercial 64 service to Birmingham from Bromsgrove and its replacement, service 144. Diamond also operated the 007 prior to Midland Rider taking it over however Diamond have restarted operations on the 007.

MRD operate a number of local services in the Bromsgrove area, mostly under contract to Worcestershire County Council. They have been operating since December 2003.

Clearway have been operating for a number of years, and have in the past operated several school services. Now, they operate only two services in the town, 93 and 99, both running to Charford.

Travel West Midlands used to operate the 145 route in the town, alongside a single journey on the 318 route. Since withdrawing from the area they have been renamed as National Express West Midlands. They last operated in the town on 28 June 2003.

Redline were a small local operator registered in School Lane, Lickey End, Bromsgrove. They operated local services 33, 92, 95, 96, 97, 98, 318, 319 and S23. A previous incarnation of the company had previously operated in Redditch on the 57 and 58 services, though the partnership broke up in 1989.

The 39B route was launched in September 2012 to link the town to Bournville College in Longbridge.

The current incarnation of the 90 route is operated by MRD Travel. It is an infrequent service, interworked with services 91 and 322. The service started on 10 February 2004 replacing the previous Clearway 94 service. Extra journeys were added on 5 September 2005.

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