Birmingham is one of the biggest cities in the United Kingdom, and it is also one of the biggest economies in the country having many industries and sectors actively involved in its economic output. As a result of this, Birmingham is increasingly becoming a major hotspot for those who wish to relocate for a better life. And obviously, Birmingham provides several opportunities for people of all levels. However, with the numerous opportunities that Birmingham provides, it still has its dark sides that many don't know about Birmingham. Many think it is all rosy over there. And in this piece, we provide you with information on what you need to know about the dark side of Birmingham.

Homelessness
One of the dark sides of Birmingham that many people have not come to terms with is the issue of homelessness. Homelessness is a serious issue in the city of Birmingham; However, it is a typical issue in most parts of the world with the same status and so it should not be surprising. That said, determining the exact number of homeless individuals in Birmingham may be difficult because of the transient nature of homelessness, and the work of many organizations and local authorities involved in addressing the problem. However, because of the influx of newbies into the city, the number of homeless people is steadily increasing as more people compete for scarce resources. This has consequently driven the prices of house rents higher and the cost of acquiring a house hire. Also, issues like unemployment that is a result of more influx of workforce into the city have led to an increase in the number of homeless persons in the city because many are unemployed and unable to pay for house rent. And this is why it is common to see rough sleeping in the city. Rough sleeping describes a scenario where an individual sleeps in public spaces such as streets, parks, and doorways. It is one of the most visible forms of homelessness. Nevertheless, efforts have been made to provide emergency shelter, outreach services, and support to those living on the streets.
Public transport is not reliable
Another dark and hidden side of Birmingham that you will not hear about is the public transport system. This might come as a shock to many who think Birmingham has a good transport system. Of course, they do not lie, Birmingham is known to have a public transport system but as good as it may seem to many, it is not reliable. This is true when you ask people inhabiting the city to give you a firsthand experience of the city's public transport system. This unreliability has led to the decline of the use of buses for commuting within Birmingham over the past decade, this reduction is a substantial reduction of millions of bus rides. Driving this reduction is the concern of commuters regarding reliability, cost, safety, and antisocial behavior which is getting more prominent. Although city authorities are now eager to investigate the precise reasons behind the public's reluctance to use buses and address these concerns. But this does not take away the fact that at the moment, there is a reduction in the use of buses in the city which is fueled by perceived inefficiency in the minds of commuters.
How serious is this reduction? you might ask.
Recent data released showed that there were significant declines in the number of individuals making use of buses for commuting to Birmingham during the busy morning rush hours of between 7:30 am to 9:30 am. Approximately 30,000 people relied on buses for their work or school journeys a decade ago, but presently, that figure has dropped below 23,000. Also, the entire West Midlands region has experienced a substantial decrease in bus usage, with the number of journeys plunging from 318 million in 2009 to fewer than 260 million annually, according to the 2017 passenger trends survey conducted by Transport for West Midlands.

And so, if you are considering moving to Birmingham, you might have to consider the public transport system. Because what people are saying is not what you are thinking.


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