Walsall Council and Transport for West Midlands have teamed up to offer free travel to residents in Bloxwich, West Midlands, to help people get around more easily this spring. The partnership was announced on February 18, 2026, to encourage more people to use buses instead of cars when visiting local events and attractions.
As part of a local activity challenge called Beat the Street Bloxwich, 20 residents will be given a week of free bus travel. This challenge runs from February 25 to March 25, 2026, and rewards people with points for walking, cycling, or wheeling between different checkpoints throughout the community.
Those who are successful will receive a digital code to use for their travel, which will work across several different bus companies in the region using smart travel technology. This initiative is designed to help residents visit local landmarks like the Bloxwich Community Library or the King George V Memorial Playing Fields more affordably.
The project is timed to help families reach community events during the Easter school holidays, which run from March 30 to April 10, 2026. By encouraging more people to use the bus network, local officials hope to reduce parking pressure and traffic congestion during busy holiday activities at the local market and parks.
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