Travel and Transport
Walk to the shops, catch the bus, try a staycation, make your next car electric… cutting transport ‘s huge carbon footprint can be good for us, enjoyable, and good for our wallet. Read on…
Electric Buses for Kinver
Have you noticed our lovely new electric buses? Diamond Bus’s latest vehicles are fully electrically powered and produce no carbon emissions or exhaust fumes from the tailpipe. So bus journeys are even greener. That's sustainable travel! The buses have been converted from existing diesel-powered Diamond vehicles, to minimise waste. In partnership with UK-based EV specialists, MAGTEC, the engine is replaced by an electric motor and battery packs, which provide 200 kWh of battery energy storage. Buses are already one of the cleanest ways to travel. By reducing car-use, they help to lower...
Kinver bus services: everything you need to know to travel more sustainably
Travelling by bus is a sustainable option which prevents lots of short car journeys. While our local bus service is somewhat limited in its scheduling, we are lucky to have it and would love more people to use it to allow it to continue. One of the major things which puts people off using the bus is not knowing when it runs or where it goes to. We answer the most frequently asked questions about the local bus services below. Where can you get to by bus from Kinver? You can get to Stourbridge (via Stourton and Wollaston) using the 242 every day apart from Sunday. On Tuesday, Thursdays and...
Electric Vehicle Show 2024: View the Presentations
In case you missed it, click below for the info presented at the show:On the 9th of June 2024, an amazing range of locally-owned electric vehicles came to the High School, along with their owners. Visitors were invited to quiz owners on their real-life experience of running an EV. It was great to hear so many opinions, from both sides, and some lively discussions about practicalities. This was an occasion where people who are considering electric for their next car, or those interested in electric bikes, could get the real deal. Free from sales pitches, owners could be open about what they...
Kinver Electric Vehicle Show
On Sunday 9th June 2024, we held an electric vehicle show at Kinver High School. We had a number of cars, bikes, vans – and their owners – in attendance. Members of the public were invited to come along to look at the vehicles and talk to those showing about what it is really like to live with an EV. The following topics were covered: What it's like to drive/ride one Running costs Range/charger anxiety Charging on the go/charging networks EV tariffs Fitting a home charger It was great to hear so many opinions, from both sides. We wanted this to be a place where people who are considering...
Kinver's Bus Services
Kinver has a bus to Stourbridge (Monday to Saturday) and some other services too
EV info
In 2024 we held an EV show, with local owners sharing their experience, costs and other info.
Try out Giki Zero
The Giki Zero app lets you check your carbon footprint, and test what difference you can make. Including transport choices. The app is free. Try it!