National Express West Midlands Routes 66 & 66A
The combined 66 and 66A were notable for being the only cross city bus route in Birmingham, operated by National Express West Midlands in the West Midlands of England.
Following service revisions on 28 March 2010 this route is no longer a Cross-City service. The section between City Centre and Five Ways / Ladywood is now covered by a revised Service 80 running City Centre - West Bromwich via Five Ways, Ladywood, Cape Hill and Smetwick
The 66 is now City - Erdington every 15 mins Mon - Sat and 66a City - Sutton Coldfield every hour evenings / Sundays and a 66e City - Star City on the alternate hour during evenings.
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