CPT Scotland
@cptscotland.bsky.social
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) Scotland is the trade association for the bus and coach industries in Scotland. Part of @cpt-uk.bsky.social
CPT Scotland Director @paulwhite-cpt.bsky.social and Minister for Business, RichardLochhead MSP co-chaired a roundtable yesterday exploring coach tourism in Scotland and how we can all work together to get things rights for visitors across the country.
October 9, 2025 at 11:24 AM
CPT Scotland Director @paulwhite-cpt.bsky.social and Minister for Business, RichardLochhead MSP co-chaired a roundtable yesterday exploring coach tourism in Scotland and how we can all work together to get things rights for visitors across the country.
📢It's the final week to secure your place at this year's CPT Scotland Annual Conference and Dinner!
Book here: tinyurl.com/yfre34v2
Book here: tinyurl.com/yfre34v2
October 7, 2025 at 8:59 AM
📢It's the final week to secure your place at this year's CPT Scotland Annual Conference and Dinner!
Book here: tinyurl.com/yfre34v2
Book here: tinyurl.com/yfre34v2
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Storm Amy is the first named storm of the 2025/26 season. It’ll bring strong winds & heavy rain to northern & western areas. Weather warnings issued, including info about disruption in warning areas from Transport Scotland. Full details in our press release 👇
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Storm Amy named
A deep area of low-pressure has been named Storm Amy by the Met Office, the first named storm of the 2025/26 season.
www.metoffice.gov.uk
October 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Storm Amy is the first named storm of the 2025/26 season. It’ll bring strong winds & heavy rain to northern & western areas. Weather warnings issued, including info about disruption in warning areas from Transport Scotland. Full details in our press release 👇
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
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One month to go! The CPT Scotland Conference & Annual Dinner is back in Edinburgh on 27–28 Oct.
Hear from Sarah Boyd, Prof Sir John Curtice, Jim Fairlie MSP & more on congestion, franchising, AI, rural connectivity + the future workforce.
👉 Book now: www.cpt-uk.org/events/47th-...
Hear from Sarah Boyd, Prof Sir John Curtice, Jim Fairlie MSP & more on congestion, franchising, AI, rural connectivity + the future workforce.
👉 Book now: www.cpt-uk.org/events/47th-...
47th CPT Scotland Conference and Annual Dinner | CPT
www.cpt-uk.org
September 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
One month to go! The CPT Scotland Conference & Annual Dinner is back in Edinburgh on 27–28 Oct.
Hear from Sarah Boyd, Prof Sir John Curtice, Jim Fairlie MSP & more on congestion, franchising, AI, rural connectivity + the future workforce.
👉 Book now: www.cpt-uk.org/events/47th-...
Hear from Sarah Boyd, Prof Sir John Curtice, Jim Fairlie MSP & more on congestion, franchising, AI, rural connectivity + the future workforce.
👉 Book now: www.cpt-uk.org/events/47th-...
We're happy to see financial support has been provided by the Scottish Government to ensure a thriving bus manufacturing sector in Scotland, which is essential for the transition to ZEBs and working towards the end of registration of new non-ZE vehicles.
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Alexander Dennis set to maintain bus manufacturing in Scotland
Bus manufacturing by Alexander Dennis in Scotland is set to continue after it worked with partners to keep Falkirk and Larbert plants open.
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September 15, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We're happy to see financial support has been provided by the Scottish Government to ensure a thriving bus manufacturing sector in Scotland, which is essential for the transition to ZEBs and working towards the end of registration of new non-ZE vehicles.
tinyurl.com/4d2s7r8n
tinyurl.com/4d2s7r8n
This week CPT Scotland Director @PaulWhite_CPT appeared on Channel 5 News to discuss the Scottish Government's removal of peak rail fares, pointing out that the previous pilot scheme had failed to meet it's own objectives.
September 3, 2025 at 11:56 AM
This week CPT Scotland Director @PaulWhite_CPT appeared on Channel 5 News to discuss the Scottish Government's removal of peak rail fares, pointing out that the previous pilot scheme had failed to meet it's own objectives.
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We're hiring for two exciting positions!
🚌 Coaching Manager - apply by 5pm on 6th August
🚍 Deputy Regional Manager (North) - apply by 5pm on 29th August
If you're passionate about passenger transport, these are the jobs for you! Find out more:
www.cpt-uk.org/careers/
🚌 Coaching Manager - apply by 5pm on 6th August
🚍 Deputy Regional Manager (North) - apply by 5pm on 29th August
If you're passionate about passenger transport, these are the jobs for you! Find out more:
www.cpt-uk.org/careers/
July 31, 2025 at 11:21 AM
We're hiring for two exciting positions!
🚌 Coaching Manager - apply by 5pm on 6th August
🚍 Deputy Regional Manager (North) - apply by 5pm on 29th August
If you're passionate about passenger transport, these are the jobs for you! Find out more:
www.cpt-uk.org/careers/
🚌 Coaching Manager - apply by 5pm on 6th August
🚍 Deputy Regional Manager (North) - apply by 5pm on 29th August
If you're passionate about passenger transport, these are the jobs for you! Find out more:
www.cpt-uk.org/careers/
Today we have responded to SPT's Regional Bus Strategy consultation. The strategy sets out a vision for more frequent, more reliable, more affordable and easier to use buses in the region.
You can read more about our response here: tinyurl.com/4vv2a5as
You can read more about our response here: tinyurl.com/4vv2a5as
May 29, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Today we have responded to SPT's Regional Bus Strategy consultation. The strategy sets out a vision for more frequent, more reliable, more affordable and easier to use buses in the region.
You can read more about our response here: tinyurl.com/4vv2a5as
You can read more about our response here: tinyurl.com/4vv2a5as
Transport Scotland is currently consulting on it's vision for bus open data, and to help inform our members CPT Scotland is hosting an event TOMORROW at 1400 in Perth.
Today is the last chance to register so get in touch with the Scotland team to secure your space!
Today is the last chance to register so get in touch with the Scotland team to secure your space!
May 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Transport Scotland is currently consulting on it's vision for bus open data, and to help inform our members CPT Scotland is hosting an event TOMORROW at 1400 in Perth.
Today is the last chance to register so get in touch with the Scotland team to secure your space!
Today is the last chance to register so get in touch with the Scotland team to secure your space!
We saved the best for last! #NationalCoachWeek
This #NationalCoachWeek we’re proud to award Coach Friendly Status to Dunfermline, Scotland’s ancient capital and one of its newest cities - recognising its commitment to welcoming coach visitors with excellent facilities and group-friendly experiences. Congrats to all involved!
May 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
We saved the best for last! #NationalCoachWeek
We're kicking off #NationalCoachWeek by announcing our Top 10 UK Coach Destinations which includes Scotland's newest city, Dunfermline; Coach Friendly accredited Inverness; and The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh who have just opened their new visitor centre.
www.cpt-uk.org/news/top-10-...
www.cpt-uk.org/news/top-10-...
Top 10 UK Coach Destinations Revealed for National Coach Week | CPT
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May 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
We're kicking off #NationalCoachWeek by announcing our Top 10 UK Coach Destinations which includes Scotland's newest city, Dunfermline; Coach Friendly accredited Inverness; and The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh who have just opened their new visitor centre.
www.cpt-uk.org/news/top-10-...
www.cpt-uk.org/news/top-10-...
Our comment on the Programme for Government announcement on the removal of peak rail fares in Scotland later this year:
May 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Our comment on the Programme for Government announcement on the removal of peak rail fares in Scotland later this year:
During this yesterday's NZET committee evidence session, CPT Director, @paulwhite-cpt.bsky.social, noted the importance of removing bus from congestion and the many factors that impact bus patronage.
For more information, read our report 'Trends in Scottish Bus Patronage' here: tinyurl.com/mpmsy2cr
For more information, read our report 'Trends in Scottish Bus Patronage' here: tinyurl.com/mpmsy2cr
April 30, 2025 at 8:51 AM
During this yesterday's NZET committee evidence session, CPT Director, @paulwhite-cpt.bsky.social, noted the importance of removing bus from congestion and the many factors that impact bus patronage.
For more information, read our report 'Trends in Scottish Bus Patronage' here: tinyurl.com/mpmsy2cr
For more information, read our report 'Trends in Scottish Bus Patronage' here: tinyurl.com/mpmsy2cr
CPT Scotland's Director, @paulwhite-cpt.bsky.social will be giving evidence this morning from 0915 to the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee. You can watch the session live here: tinyurl.com/yc6zzwsw
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee | Scottish Parliament TV
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April 29, 2025 at 8:14 AM
CPT Scotland's Director, @paulwhite-cpt.bsky.social will be giving evidence this morning from 0915 to the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee. You can watch the session live here: tinyurl.com/yc6zzwsw
Busy day for bus stats in Scotland!
Transport Scotland 2023-24 stats show a 13% increase in patronage and Transport Focus' Your Bus Journey found that 86% of people in Scotland are satisfied with their journeys.
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Transport Scotland 2023-24 stats show a 13% increase in patronage and Transport Focus' Your Bus Journey found that 86% of people in Scotland are satisfied with their journeys.
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March 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Busy day for bus stats in Scotland!
Transport Scotland 2023-24 stats show a 13% increase in patronage and Transport Focus' Your Bus Journey found that 86% of people in Scotland are satisfied with their journeys.
tinyurl.com/5ebtz5wp
Transport Scotland 2023-24 stats show a 13% increase in patronage and Transport Focus' Your Bus Journey found that 86% of people in Scotland are satisfied with their journeys.
tinyurl.com/5ebtz5wp
Scottish Roadworks Commissioner, Kevin Hamilton, gave evidence to the UK Transport Select Committee this morning describing emergency and unplanned works as causing 'chaos' for bus operators.
March 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Scottish Roadworks Commissioner, Kevin Hamilton, gave evidence to the UK Transport Select Committee this morning describing emergency and unplanned works as causing 'chaos' for bus operators.
Great news that the importance of a bus station at the heart of Scotland's Capital has been recognised.
Extending the lease ensures bus and coach operators can continue to serve passengers, and that public transport remains an attractive option to travel to and from the city.
Extending the lease ensures bus and coach operators can continue to serve passengers, and that public transport remains an attractive option to travel to and from the city.
Councillors have today agreed a 15 year lease for Edinburgh Bus Station - giving certainty to the travelling public and operators.
The new lease will take effect when the current one expires in September 2027.
Read the full report on our website: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s8...
The new lease will take effect when the current one expires in September 2027.
Read the full report on our website: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s8...
March 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Great news that the importance of a bus station at the heart of Scotland's Capital has been recognised.
Extending the lease ensures bus and coach operators can continue to serve passengers, and that public transport remains an attractive option to travel to and from the city.
Extending the lease ensures bus and coach operators can continue to serve passengers, and that public transport remains an attractive option to travel to and from the city.
CPT Operations Director, Keith McNally, was questioned by Edinburgh MP @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social
at the Transport Select Committee this morning regarding the impact of the increasing use of 'emergency' roadworks.
at the Transport Select Committee this morning regarding the impact of the increasing use of 'emergency' roadworks.
March 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
CPT Operations Director, Keith McNally, was questioned by Edinburgh MP @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social
at the Transport Select Committee this morning regarding the impact of the increasing use of 'emergency' roadworks.
at the Transport Select Committee this morning regarding the impact of the increasing use of 'emergency' roadworks.
Great to hear @willierennie.bsky.social mention coach in his welcome to tonight’s Scottish Tourism Alliance Parliamentary reception.
March 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Great to hear @willierennie.bsky.social mention coach in his welcome to tonight’s Scottish Tourism Alliance Parliamentary reception.
“What we want to see is local authorities doing a little bit more work with us to understand what are the places that coaches are likely to visit, what are the times of year when they’re likely to come, and what are the opportunities for growing that.”
www.heraldscotland.com/news/nationa...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/nationa...
Councils urged to stop putting coach stops in ‘dingy’ areas
Graham Vidler, of the Confederation of Passenger Transport, said many locations designated for coaches are ‘not a great advertisement’ for towns.
www.heraldscotland.com
January 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM
“What we want to see is local authorities doing a little bit more work with us to understand what are the places that coaches are likely to visit, what are the times of year when they’re likely to come, and what are the opportunities for growing that.”
www.heraldscotland.com/news/nationa...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/nationa...
Please follow @policescotland.bsky.social advice to avoid travel.
You can find operator details and updates on service disruptions/cancellations here: www.travelinescotland.com/cms/page/disruptions
You can find operator details and updates on service disruptions/cancellations here: www.travelinescotland.com/cms/page/disruptions
www.travelinescotland.com
January 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Please follow @policescotland.bsky.social advice to avoid travel.
You can find operator details and updates on service disruptions/cancellations here: www.travelinescotland.com/cms/page/disruptions
You can find operator details and updates on service disruptions/cancellations here: www.travelinescotland.com/cms/page/disruptions
Our members are working hard to ensure passenger safety.
Please make sure you check for up to date information from your local operator.
Please make sure you check for up to date information from your local operator.
January 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our members are working hard to ensure passenger safety.
Please make sure you check for up to date information from your local operator.
Please make sure you check for up to date information from your local operator.
As 2025/26 budget scrutiny continues, the Scottish Government should also consider the benefits of investing in bus and coach.
CPT's CEO Graham Vidler stresses that delivering on promises to improve bus services hinges on more than just policy - it requires significant investment. Without it, any envisioned improvements will not materialise. Read his piece in full: bit.ly/3ChhFj0
Better buses pledge must be backed by cold, hard cash
The government’s grand plans for buses will not meet success without sufficient funding, says CPT CEO Graham Vidler.
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January 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
As 2025/26 budget scrutiny continues, the Scottish Government should also consider the benefits of investing in bus and coach.
CPT Scotland Director @paulwhite-cpt.bsky.social responds to confirmation that there will be no bus fare cap pilot in 2025/26.
January 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
CPT Scotland Director @paulwhite-cpt.bsky.social responds to confirmation that there will be no bus fare cap pilot in 2025/26.