The following services will be subject to change from Sunday 25th October 2009 as follows;

Service S1 (Sutton Coldfield – Erdington) – The 0709 and 0739 journeys from Streetly towards Erdington and the 0737 and 0807 journeys from Erdington towards Sutton Coldfield have been retimed to operate ten minutes earlier on weekdays. In addition, the service is rerouted in the Wylde Green area on all journeys and will now operate direct between Chester Road and Sutton Road.

Service 331 (Walsall – Willenhall) – New hourly service introduced operating via Manor Hospital

Service 627 (Hollymoor Way – West Heath) – Service will be renumbered 42. No change to existing route or timetable

Service 679 (Yew Tree – Wednesbury) – Service withdrawn due to expiry of Centro contract. Please contact Centro on 0121 200 2700 for details of replacement facilities

Central Buses are hoping to help beat the recession by offering local businesses in the Sutton Coldfield area free advertising on their vehicles. The adverts will be displayed on flat screen LCD monitors on the S1 bus service which operates between Sutton Coldfield and Erdington via Mere Green, Streetly, Kingstanding and New Oscott.

Geoff Cross, managing director of Central Buses said ‘’The survival of local businesses and shops is essential to the longevity of the S1 bus route. Hopefully, by offering free advertising to local businesses and shops we are doing our bit to help them during this economic downturn’’

Anyone interesting in advertising is advised to contact us by telephoning 0121 333 4533 or via e-mail for further information.

Posted 01/05/2009 : Forthcoming Service Changes

The following services will be subject to change from Sunday 31st May 2009 as follows;
Service S7 (Solihull - Shirley) - Service rerouted via Blenheim Road. Minor amendments to timetable as a result Service S11 (Solihull Circular) - Timetable Amended Service 7 (Perry Common - Birmingham) - Service Withdrawn Service 24 (Ward End - Small Heath) - New Service, operating every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday
Service 600 (Brookvale Park - Erdington Circular) - Service Withdrawn
Service 816 (St Pauls Girls School - Perry Barr) - Service Withdrawn

Posted 01/05/2009 : S1 Suttonlink hits the road

Central Buses launched a brand new bus route in the Sutton Coldfield area on Monday 27 April 2009. Numbered the S1, the service will link Sutton Coldfield and Erdington with Mere Green, Streetly, Hundred Acre, Kingstanding, New Oscott and Wylde Green, operating every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday. The service will be launched with refurbished, low floor vehicles which also boast CCTV and flat screen monitors displaying local news and information. The service replaces bus routes 118 (Streetly – Erdington) and 196 (Streetly – Sutton Coldfield), which until now had only been served on an hourly basis.

Geoff Cross, managing director of Central Buses said "The improvements have been made in response to public demand and we trust that passengers will benefit with the longer hours of operation and a more frequent service. The new service offers new transport links without the requirement for passengers having to change buses to get to there destination. The overall investment that has been made in the service will no doubt elevate the quality of public transport for the people of Sutton Coldfield."

In order to offer greater value for money in the current financial climate, lower fares have also been introduced on the service. An all day ticket costs a mere £2.50 and more regular travels can take advantage of a 7 and 28 day tickets which cost £9.50 and £30.00 respectively (half fare for children). Family tickets are available for just £6.00 per day and cover up to two adults and four children.

Cllr Gary Clarke, Chairman of Centro and Conservative councillor for Streetly, said: “We welcome this move by Central Buses. Not only will it reduce the cost on the public purse but it will also bring major benefits for passengers living and working in this area and should help attract more people onto public transport.”

Click here to download a copy of the S1 timetable



Working In Partnership : Chairman of Centro and Conservative councillor for Streetly, Cllr Gary Clarke (left) and managing director of Central Buses, Geoff Cross (right)