Insights

314,945 journeys, 1 Sep to 30 Oct 2026. Covers 17% of the journeys published here: NX Bus’s Birmingham Central and Yardley Wood garages, and Stagecoach Midlands.

• What are the most delayed routes, and why?Ranks 98 routes and traces each delay back to its cause
• Are there stops or areas with poor punctuality, and what are the root causes?Maps 830 timing points and tests every stretch between them
• What times of day and days of the week have the most problems?Cuts every departure by hour and day of the week
• Are average moving speeds increasing or decreasing, and which routes are changing?Follows moving speed week by week on 76 routes
• What could we do to improve bus services?Turns the findings into changes, with the places that gain most
• Does the operator have a big impact on punctuality and reliability?Compares operators where they serve the same stops