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Back in the day I used to use the bus from Redditch to Birmingham a lot. It was great having the choice of routes via Alvechurch, via Bromsgrove or via Wythall. I usually opted for the 146 via Alvechurch as it was quicker but used to use the other routes sometimes for a change

I'm absolutely flabbergasted at the impending withdrawal of the 52 / 52A. I use these routes a lot between Bromsgrove and Redditch and also between Bromsgrove and Kidderminster. I've never been on one that isn't at least half full. It's a core trunk route connecting Kidderminster - Bromsgrove - Redd...

Currently on the 14:15 149 from Redditch to Worcester (13th May). Only passenger on from Redditch bus station. Seems to have been the same vehicle allocated to the 149 all week I think.

One thing that really infuriates me, is why bus companies and particularly First, mess about with route branding buses at significant cost for virtual no gain, especially in places like Worcester where they are the operator with virtually zero competition. The Riverside 31 livery was a waste of time...

We must of just missed each other Tim. I was going to catch the 149 direct back to Worcester but got tempted by my favourite Optare Solo on the 52A to Bromsgrove instead.

The other main difference between the 150A and the 149 is that the 149 doesn't go via Greenlands and Lodge Park in Redditch. Just runs direct via Woodrow instead.

I walk between County Hall / Countryside Centre and the hospital a lot. It takes about 5 minutes.

Johnson's stopped running on the Newtown Road as soon as the 150A became the 149.

Talking to the Diamond staff member who is doing the route training.... Diamond are not serving the Worcester Royal Hospital on their 149 as they say it is too narrow and tight after doing a risk assessment. They are advising to board and alight at County Hall and walk along the alleyway.

Caught the 08:55 149 from Worcester to Redditch on Diamond's first day. Streetdeck 40725 in Diamond Northwest livery. It was running late so the driver and his route learner let us on in Crowngate before heading up to Brabourne for the schools. Then returned via bus station to start back working. So...