Bus passengers in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, should prepare for changes to their daily travel as bus times are updated for the February half-term. From Monday 16 February 2026, National Express West Midlands (NXWM) will operate half-term timetables and make minor timetable changes on a number of routes to reflect lower traffic levels while schools are closed.
The adjustments will mainly affect people using Wolverhampton bus station at Pipers Row during the break, which the City of Wolverhampton Council has confirmed runs from Monday 16 to Friday 20 February 2026. The West Midlands Bus Users (WMBU) has warned that some services that usually run every ten minutes may operate to 12- or 15-minute frequencies during the period — a change that could affect workers and people with medical appointments who rely on tightly timed connections.
Regular services are expected to return on Monday 23 February 2026. WMBU and NXWM are advising passengers to check the latest times on the operator’s mobile app before travelling.
The update comes as the region prepares for a shift toward bus franchising — a move backed by West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker to give the public greater control over routes, timetables and fares. Officials say these temporary half-term timetables are intended to help keep services reliable during the quieter period.
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