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Birmingham Transport Data Shows 247 Million Bus Journeys in 2024/25
Figures from the past year highlight the scale of public transport use across the city centre and surrounding motorways.
How we reported this
Birmingham recorded 247 million bus journeys, 65.8 million rail journeys and 9 million tram users in 2024/25, according to transport records for the central England hub.
Scale of Daily Movements
These volumes reflect the role of buses, trains and the West Midlands Metro tram line in moving residents and visitors. Transport for West Midlands oversees the buses, the West Midlands Metro tram line and suburban trains, along with key highways. The same authority manages the network that includes the M5, M6, M40 and M42 motorways and Birmingham International Airport, which sits 10 minutes from the city centre.
Approved Changes to Traffic Flow
The Birmingham Transport Plan, now approved, sets out measures to restrict private cars from through-trips in the city centre. It also introduces a default 20mph speed limit on residential streets and expands pedestrianised zones. Additional city centre traffic management includes bollards, a bus gate on Sheepcote Street and division of the centre into six traffic zones aimed at improving air quality.
Evidence from 2024/25 Records
The 247 million bus journeys, 65.8 million rail journeys and 9 million tram users stand as the most recent full-year counts available. These numbers come directly from the 2024/25 data set and show the existing reliance on the three main public transport modes before the new traffic restrictions take effect.
Implementation of the plan will focus on the listed measures, including the Sheepcote Street bus gate and the six-zone division. Residents and drivers can expect gradual rollout of the 20mph limit and expanded pedestrian areas as the authority puts the approved changes into operation.