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We’re delighted to re-award Liverpool Coach Friendly Status, recognising the city's commitment to welcoming coach groups and supporting the visitor economy.
November 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
We’re delighted to re-award Liverpool Coach Friendly Status, recognising the city's commitment to welcoming coach groups and supporting the visitor economy.
After being named one of our Top 10 Coach Destinations earlier this year, we’re delighted to re-award Bury Market with CPT’s Coach Friendly Status.
Long-time favourite for coach groups, the market has 500+ traders, free coach parking, and a driver rest area with meal vouchers.
Long-time favourite for coach groups, the market has 500+ traders, free coach parking, and a driver rest area with meal vouchers.
November 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
After being named one of our Top 10 Coach Destinations earlier this year, we’re delighted to re-award Bury Market with CPT’s Coach Friendly Status.
Long-time favourite for coach groups, the market has 500+ traders, free coach parking, and a driver rest area with meal vouchers.
Long-time favourite for coach groups, the market has 500+ traders, free coach parking, and a driver rest area with meal vouchers.
We’re pleased to welcome Andy Shaw as CPT’s new Coaching Manager, joining in the New Year.
With experience across Go-Ahead, Lochs & Glens and Edinburgh Coach Lines, Andy will champion operators and support members on key issues across the sector.
Welcome aboard, Andy!
With experience across Go-Ahead, Lochs & Glens and Edinburgh Coach Lines, Andy will champion operators and support members on key issues across the sector.
Welcome aboard, Andy!
November 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We’re pleased to welcome Andy Shaw as CPT’s new Coaching Manager, joining in the New Year.
With experience across Go-Ahead, Lochs & Glens and Edinburgh Coach Lines, Andy will champion operators and support members on key issues across the sector.
Welcome aboard, Andy!
With experience across Go-Ahead, Lochs & Glens and Edinburgh Coach Lines, Andy will champion operators and support members on key issues across the sector.
Welcome aboard, Andy!
Join us at the CPT Conference & Annual Dinner 2026, the flagship event for the UK bus & coach sector.
This year’s theme: “Putting Passengers First.”
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This year’s theme: “Putting Passengers First.”
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CPT Conference & Annual Dinner 2026 | CPT
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November 18, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Join us at the CPT Conference & Annual Dinner 2026, the flagship event for the UK bus & coach sector.
This year’s theme: “Putting Passengers First.”
🔗 www.cpt-uk.org/cpt-conferen...
This year’s theme: “Putting Passengers First.”
🔗 www.cpt-uk.org/cpt-conferen...
CPT members warn the Chancellor that any further tax rises on bus and coach operators would put services at risk, especially in rural areas. Costs are already up 16.7% since 2019. Buses carry 11m people a day and return £4.55 for every £1 invested.
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
Rural bus services at risk from budget tax rises, operators say
Bosses of companies including Stagecoach and National Express warn that increases to fuel duty or national insurance would make services ‘unsustainable’
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November 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
CPT members warn the Chancellor that any further tax rises on bus and coach operators would put services at risk, especially in rural areas. Costs are already up 16.7% since 2019. Buses carry 11m people a day and return £4.55 for every £1 invested.
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
Coaches are essential to Britain’s economic, social and environmental goals and make 475m journeys each year to connect otherwise hard-to-reach areas. That's why we're calling on the government to back them with the support they deserve in the budget.
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www.cpt-uk.org/media/5vzn4o...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Coaches are essential to Britain’s economic, social and environmental goals and make 475m journeys each year to connect otherwise hard-to-reach areas. That's why we're calling on the government to back them with the support they deserve in the budget.
www.cpt-uk.org/media/5vzn4o...
www.cpt-uk.org/media/5vzn4o...
We’re excited to announce the first ever CPT Coach Conference 2025!
📅 27 November 2025
📍 Crowne Plaza, Solihull
🕥 10:30 – 16:00
View the full programme and register now!
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📅 27 November 2025
📍 Crowne Plaza, Solihull
🕥 10:30 – 16:00
View the full programme and register now!
www.cpt-uk.org/events/cpt-c...
November 13, 2025 at 12:33 PM
We’re excited to announce the first ever CPT Coach Conference 2025!
📅 27 November 2025
📍 Crowne Plaza, Solihull
🕥 10:30 – 16:00
View the full programme and register now!
www.cpt-uk.org/events/cpt-c...
📅 27 November 2025
📍 Crowne Plaza, Solihull
🕥 10:30 – 16:00
View the full programme and register now!
www.cpt-uk.org/events/cpt-c...
Buses and coaches help connect communities in remembrance today. We remember the fallen.
November 11, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Buses and coaches help connect communities in remembrance today. We remember the fallen.
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new Bus Regulation Handbook & Toolkit!
Developed with Frontier Economics and endorsed by Department for Transport, ATCO, and ADEPT, this is designed to help local gov make informed decisions about the future of bus in their area.
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Developed with Frontier Economics and endorsed by Department for Transport, ATCO, and ADEPT, this is designed to help local gov make informed decisions about the future of bus in their area.
forms.gle/2ymht3uTqiLC...
November 10, 2025 at 9:19 AM
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new Bus Regulation Handbook & Toolkit!
Developed with Frontier Economics and endorsed by Department for Transport, ATCO, and ADEPT, this is designed to help local gov make informed decisions about the future of bus in their area.
forms.gle/2ymht3uTqiLC...
Developed with Frontier Economics and endorsed by Department for Transport, ATCO, and ADEPT, this is designed to help local gov make informed decisions about the future of bus in their area.
forms.gle/2ymht3uTqiLC...
Ahead of the upcoming Budget, we’re calling on the Govt to protect bus services from further financial strain.
✅ Full reimbursement of the £3 national fare cap
✅ A national target to improve bus speeds by 10%
✅ An exemption from any rise in fuel duty
www.cpt-uk.org/media/5vzn4o...
✅ Full reimbursement of the £3 national fare cap
✅ A national target to improve bus speeds by 10%
✅ An exemption from any rise in fuel duty
www.cpt-uk.org/media/5vzn4o...
November 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Ahead of the upcoming Budget, we’re calling on the Govt to protect bus services from further financial strain.
✅ Full reimbursement of the £3 national fare cap
✅ A national target to improve bus speeds by 10%
✅ An exemption from any rise in fuel duty
www.cpt-uk.org/media/5vzn4o...
✅ Full reimbursement of the £3 national fare cap
✅ A national target to improve bus speeds by 10%
✅ An exemption from any rise in fuel duty
www.cpt-uk.org/media/5vzn4o...
The Welsh Government today announced an additional £2.67 million in bus revenue support. While we welcome this continued support for buses, it will not be sufficient to meet mounting costs.
November 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Welsh Government today announced an additional £2.67 million in bus revenue support. While we welcome this continued support for buses, it will not be sufficient to meet mounting costs.
Today is #UNWorldCitiesDay and this year's theme is 'people-centred smart cities'.
We're calling for bus & coach policies to be at the heart of community plans as they help people to earn, learn and spend in their communities while offering sustainable modes of public transport.
We're calling for bus & coach policies to be at the heart of community plans as they help people to earn, learn and spend in their communities while offering sustainable modes of public transport.
October 31, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Today is #UNWorldCitiesDay and this year's theme is 'people-centred smart cities'.
We're calling for bus & coach policies to be at the heart of community plans as they help people to earn, learn and spend in their communities while offering sustainable modes of public transport.
We're calling for bus & coach policies to be at the heart of community plans as they help people to earn, learn and spend in their communities while offering sustainable modes of public transport.
The Bus Services Act has become law. This is an important day for our industry. Our Chief Executive, Graham Vidler, reacts to the news 👇
October 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The Bus Services Act has become law. This is an important day for our industry. Our Chief Executive, Graham Vidler, reacts to the news 👇
Today is the start of CPT Scotland Conference and we're launching new research into bus speeds.
900k trips are made by bus in Scotland every day, but the average bus travels at just 11.3mph. Speeding up buses needs to be a priority to unlock economic gains.
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900k trips are made by bus in Scotland every day, but the average bus travels at just 11.3mph. Speeding up buses needs to be a priority to unlock economic gains.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
Tackle Scotland's chronic traffic congestion, bus operators urge politicians
The Confederation of Passenger Transport has launched a new manifesto
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October 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Today is the start of CPT Scotland Conference and we're launching new research into bus speeds.
900k trips are made by bus in Scotland every day, but the average bus travels at just 11.3mph. Speeding up buses needs to be a priority to unlock economic gains.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
900k trips are made by bus in Scotland every day, but the average bus travels at just 11.3mph. Speeding up buses needs to be a priority to unlock economic gains.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
As the Senedd Climate Change Committee reviews the Bus Services (Wales) Bill, we are calling for a balanced approach that delivers for passengers.
CPT Cymru Director Aaron Hill writes for Nation Cymru about why franchising risks putting pressure on public finances
Read here tinyurl.com/4wye68bb
CPT Cymru Director Aaron Hill writes for Nation Cymru about why franchising risks putting pressure on public finances
Read here tinyurl.com/4wye68bb
A smarter route to better buses for Wales
Aaron Hill – CPT Cymru Director In September, the Senedd voted resoundingly to support the general principles of the Bus Services (Wales) Bill. The bill represents one of the most significant changes ...
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October 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
As the Senedd Climate Change Committee reviews the Bus Services (Wales) Bill, we are calling for a balanced approach that delivers for passengers.
CPT Cymru Director Aaron Hill writes for Nation Cymru about why franchising risks putting pressure on public finances
Read here tinyurl.com/4wye68bb
CPT Cymru Director Aaron Hill writes for Nation Cymru about why franchising risks putting pressure on public finances
Read here tinyurl.com/4wye68bb
Driver shortages are a persistent barrier to our industry. We are calling on the govt to:
⚠️ Lift the 50km regular service limit for 18/19 yr-olds
✅ Allow training before a provisional licence is issued
Read more here:
tinyurl.com/snfbbyb4
⚠️ Lift the 50km regular service limit for 18/19 yr-olds
✅ Allow training before a provisional licence is issued
Read more here:
tinyurl.com/snfbbyb4
October 20, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Driver shortages are a persistent barrier to our industry. We are calling on the govt to:
⚠️ Lift the 50km regular service limit for 18/19 yr-olds
✅ Allow training before a provisional licence is issued
Read more here:
tinyurl.com/snfbbyb4
⚠️ Lift the 50km regular service limit for 18/19 yr-olds
✅ Allow training before a provisional licence is issued
Read more here:
tinyurl.com/snfbbyb4
September’s Catch the Bus Month saw 300m+ journeys in England – proof of the essential role buses play in daily life.
From work & study to shopping & leisure, buses keep communities moving, cut congestion & support a cleaner, connected future.
From work & study to shopping & leisure, buses keep communities moving, cut congestion & support a cleaner, connected future.
October 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
September’s Catch the Bus Month saw 300m+ journeys in England – proof of the essential role buses play in daily life.
From work & study to shopping & leisure, buses keep communities moving, cut congestion & support a cleaner, connected future.
From work & study to shopping & leisure, buses keep communities moving, cut congestion & support a cleaner, connected future.
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
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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-...
CPT's Alison Edwards is at Labour Party Conference this week and participated Good Growth Foundation panel themed around inclusive growth. She made the case for a target to speed up bus journeys by 10% because £200m investment in bus priority could generate £1bn in economic benefits.
September 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
CPT's Alison Edwards is at Labour Party Conference this week and participated Good Growth Foundation panel themed around inclusive growth. She made the case for a target to speed up bus journeys by 10% because £200m investment in bus priority could generate £1bn in economic benefits.
It’s #WorldCarFreeDay! Bus & coach operators like Bluestar Bus are encouraging people to leave the car at home with great value tickets.
Cut congestion, help tackle climate change and support connected communities - why not hop on a bus today?
www.bluestarbus.co.uk/catch-bus-wo...
Cut congestion, help tackle climate change and support connected communities - why not hop on a bus today?
www.bluestarbus.co.uk/catch-bus-wo...
Catch the bus this World Car Free Day
New bus users can now travel for less!
www.bluestarbus.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 10:10 AM
It’s #WorldCarFreeDay! Bus & coach operators like Bluestar Bus are encouraging people to leave the car at home with great value tickets.
Cut congestion, help tackle climate change and support connected communities - why not hop on a bus today?
www.bluestarbus.co.uk/catch-bus-wo...
Cut congestion, help tackle climate change and support connected communities - why not hop on a bus today?
www.bluestarbus.co.uk/catch-bus-wo...
👏 Huge congratulations to Stagecoach Yorkshire driver Derek Parker, who won a national award after helping a passenger suffering a suspected heart attack in Chesterfield.
Bus drivers aren’t just drivers – they’re community heroes. 🚍💙
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Bus drivers aren’t just drivers – they’re community heroes. 🚍💙
👉 www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/community/st...
"Star" driver, for Chesterfield bus operator, wins national award after helping customer suffering from a heart attack
Drivers at Stagecoach are well known for their ethos of ‘we’ve got you’ and, now, one of their number has won a prestigious national award in recognition of their dedication to that ethos, after suppo...
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September 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
👏 Huge congratulations to Stagecoach Yorkshire driver Derek Parker, who won a national award after helping a passenger suffering a suspected heart attack in Chesterfield.
Bus drivers aren’t just drivers – they’re community heroes. 🚍💙
👉 www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/community/st...
Bus drivers aren’t just drivers – they’re community heroes. 🚍💙
👉 www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/community/st...
This week’s Route Forward Conference, organised by CPT and Backhouse Jones brought together bus operators, transport planners and suppliers to discuss the biggest shake-up in bus regulation in a generation.
A huge thank you to everyone who came for such a timely discussion!
A huge thank you to everyone who came for such a timely discussion!
September 17, 2025 at 9:06 AM
This week’s Route Forward Conference, organised by CPT and Backhouse Jones brought together bus operators, transport planners and suppliers to discuss the biggest shake-up in bus regulation in a generation.
A huge thank you to everyone who came for such a timely discussion!
A huge thank you to everyone who came for such a timely discussion!
We are delighted to announce that Kathryn Pulham will be our new CPT President from January 2026!
With deep industry knowledge, Kathryn is ideally placed to champion our members, represent the sector, and help shape the future of UK buses and coaches.
www.cpt-uk.org/news/cpt-ann...
With deep industry knowledge, Kathryn is ideally placed to champion our members, represent the sector, and help shape the future of UK buses and coaches.
www.cpt-uk.org/news/cpt-ann...
September 16, 2025 at 10:40 AM
We are delighted to announce that Kathryn Pulham will be our new CPT President from January 2026!
With deep industry knowledge, Kathryn is ideally placed to champion our members, represent the sector, and help shape the future of UK buses and coaches.
www.cpt-uk.org/news/cpt-ann...
With deep industry knowledge, Kathryn is ideally placed to champion our members, represent the sector, and help shape the future of UK buses and coaches.
www.cpt-uk.org/news/cpt-ann...
Congratulations to Michael Leech of First Bus North & West Yorkshire, crowned UK Bus Driver of the Year yesterday!
The National Final took place in Blackpool yesterday and saw 100 finalists undertake driving assessments, putting their skills to the test.
www.bdoy.co.uk/blog/105/exp...
The National Final took place in Blackpool yesterday and saw 100 finalists undertake driving assessments, putting their skills to the test.
www.bdoy.co.uk/blog/105/exp...
Experience rewarded at BDoY National Final
The 57th Bus Driver of the Year National Final on Sunday 14th September was won by Michael Leech of First Bus North & West Yorkshire, a regular at the Blackpool event.
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September 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Congratulations to Michael Leech of First Bus North & West Yorkshire, crowned UK Bus Driver of the Year yesterday!
The National Final took place in Blackpool yesterday and saw 100 finalists undertake driving assessments, putting their skills to the test.
www.bdoy.co.uk/blog/105/exp...
The National Final took place in Blackpool yesterday and saw 100 finalists undertake driving assessments, putting their skills to the test.
www.bdoy.co.uk/blog/105/exp...
Great to have our CEO, Graham Vidler, chairing a panel about publicly owned transport networks at the UK Bus Summit yesterday.
We'll soon be publishing research with Frontier Econ on the different models available to local authorities - keep an eye out for when its live!
We'll soon be publishing research with Frontier Econ on the different models available to local authorities - keep an eye out for when its live!
September 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Great to have our CEO, Graham Vidler, chairing a panel about publicly owned transport networks at the UK Bus Summit yesterday.
We'll soon be publishing research with Frontier Econ on the different models available to local authorities - keep an eye out for when its live!
We'll soon be publishing research with Frontier Econ on the different models available to local authorities - keep an eye out for when its live!