THIS GROUP is to share news, views and opinions on road based public transport in the West Midlands and surrounding Shire areas. Sightings, observations and vehicle news are as welcome as news cuttings, photographs and general discussion. There are only vague geographic boundaries, if the group is happy then that is fine - our boundaries have extended to Stafford, Shrewsbury and frequently in to Warwickshire, not to mention Luxembourg, Hanover, Utrecht and Madrid and wherever else Paul Mc has been on his "holidays". This group is for buses, inter-urban services, express and limited stop services, coaching, rail replacement, bus rapid transit and any other variance on PSV. That has included mobile libraries for Scousers of that persuasion.

This group is also generally light-hearted and members are not afraid to share their opinions (the moderator as much as anyone). No offence should be taken. Be warned the group owner has a limited tolerance of idiots, inaccuracies, repetition, stupid questions or paper buses.

TO JOIN THIS GROUP: Apply as per the normal process. If you could do the 'message to moderator' in recognisable English it would make a pleasant change. Ewan Gray you are not exempt.

ILLUSTRATED ... well after the apparent abject failure of AM PM travel to maintain high standards for much more than a few months [sadly predictable], back to reality with an average bus of an average operator on an average route. Which is a damned sight kinder than the text which accompanied the photo when sent to me. Credit for the photo to ***.

N E X T - S O C I A L : Sat 27 Feb Old Joint Stock