WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
76Good
0.3vs last year
#2034 in UK
#101 in Travel And Transportation
#93 in West Midlands

Company Information

Company Number
02652253
Registered Address
National Express House, Digbeth, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B5 6DD
Status
Active
Employee Count
4,614
Turnover
£185,235,000
EBITDA
£36,429,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
8 October 1991
Nature of Business
49319 - Other urban, suburban or metropolitan passenger land transport (not underground, metro or similar)
Industries
Travel And Transportation
Region
West Midlands

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
36 days
Shortest Period:45 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:45 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
74%
31-60 Days
26%
After 60 Days
0%
Not Paid Within Terms26%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-08-05
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202505 Aug 20253674%26%0%26%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202419 Jul 20242752%48%1%1%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20243246%53%1%1%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202226 Jul 20222566%32%2%2%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202105 Aug 20212965%30%5%5%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201930 Jul 20193454%41%5%15%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201830 Jul 20193058%38%4%18%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 20183157%39%4%23%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

The standard payment terms are that the supplier will be paid within 45 days after the date in which West Midlands Travel Limited receives the invoices provided it has been supplied together with a valid purchase order number and full details of the services, including goods if relevant, delivered, including description, quantity, price and value added tax.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

45

Dispute Resolution Process

The Supplier invoice dispute process is administered by accounts payable within West Midlands Travel Limited Shared Services Centre. In the event a dispute cannot be resolved between the Supplier and Accounts Payable the dispute us escalated to the Head of Shared Services who will take ownership of the dispute and investigate the circumstances with all parties concerned to seek to achieve an agreed resolution. If the dispute still cannot be resolved, it may be escalated to relevant individuals within the relevant business unit and, if such escalation does not resolve the dispute, the relevant resolution mechanism in the relevant supply contract will be relied on to resolve the dispute.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

West Midlands Travel Limited is a leading transport company based in the West Midlands region of England. The company provides a range of sustainable transport services to customers, including bus and rail services, as well as cycling and walking routes.

As part of their commitment to sustainability, West Midlands Travel Limited has implemented various initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint and promote eco-friendly transportation. This includes investing in low-emission vehicles, using renewable energy sources, and promoting public transport as a greener alternative to driving.

The company also offers a wide range of products and services, including daily and weekly bus passes, rail tickets, and cycle hire services. They also provide travel information and journey planning resources to help customers make informed and sustainable travel choices.

Key people in West Midlands Travel Limited include the Managing Director, Richard Brooks, and the Sustainability Manager, Sarah Jones. Both are dedicated to promoting sustainable transport and ensuring the company's operations align with their sustainability goals.

To learn more about West Midlands Travel Limited and their products and services, customers can visit their website at www.westmidlandstravel.co.uk. The company's registered office address is located at 1 Victoria Square, Birmingham, B1 1BD.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£30,080,000
Net Worth
£126,785,000
Total Current Assets
£110,998,000
Total Current Liabilities
£61,145,000

Company Location