Confederation of Passenger Transport
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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!
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...
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.
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...
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.
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 👇
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
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.
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...
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!
It's less than one week until the Route Forward Conference!
In partnership with Backhouse Jones, we will look at the evolving landscape of bus regulation, offering solutions and opportunities to learn from experts.
Not to be missed - book now!
www.cpt-uk.org/events/route...
In partnership with Backhouse Jones, we will look at the evolving landscape of bus regulation, offering solutions and opportunities to learn from experts.
Not to be missed - book now!
www.cpt-uk.org/events/route...
September 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
It's less than one week until the Route Forward Conference!
In partnership with Backhouse Jones, we will look at the evolving landscape of bus regulation, offering solutions and opportunities to learn from experts.
Not to be missed - book now!
www.cpt-uk.org/events/route...
In partnership with Backhouse Jones, we will look at the evolving landscape of bus regulation, offering solutions and opportunities to learn from experts.
Not to be missed - book now!
www.cpt-uk.org/events/route...
CPT Scotland Director Paul White appeared on Channel 5 News this week to discuss the Scottish Government's decision to axe peak rail fares.
We support the aim to get more people onto public transport, but there's little evidence this will get more people out of cars.
We support the aim to get more people onto public transport, but there's little evidence this will get more people out of cars.
September 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
CPT Scotland Director Paul White appeared on Channel 5 News this week to discuss the Scottish Government's decision to axe peak rail fares.
We support the aim to get more people onto public transport, but there's little evidence this will get more people out of cars.
We support the aim to get more people onto public transport, but there's little evidence this will get more people out of cars.
We’re proud to support Catch the Bus Month!
With the right support, buses can continue to drive growth. For that, we need to see:
✅ Fair funding
✅ Local flexibility through the new Bus Services Act
✅ Faster journeys through bus priority measures
With the right support, buses can continue to drive growth. For that, we need to see:
✅ Fair funding
✅ Local flexibility through the new Bus Services Act
✅ Faster journeys through bus priority measures
September 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
We’re proud to support Catch the Bus Month!
With the right support, buses can continue to drive growth. For that, we need to see:
✅ Fair funding
✅ Local flexibility through the new Bus Services Act
✅ Faster journeys through bus priority measures
With the right support, buses can continue to drive growth. For that, we need to see:
✅ Fair funding
✅ Local flexibility through the new Bus Services Act
✅ Faster journeys through bus priority measures
The number of bus trips per person outside London rose from 25 to 28 last year according to the National Travel Survey, out today.
The national bus fare cap, and investment by operators in new routes, services, and vehicles, boosted the popularity of bus travel during 2024.
The national bus fare cap, and investment by operators in new routes, services, and vehicles, boosted the popularity of bus travel during 2024.
August 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The number of bus trips per person outside London rose from 25 to 28 last year according to the National Travel Survey, out today.
The national bus fare cap, and investment by operators in new routes, services, and vehicles, boosted the popularity of bus travel during 2024.
The national bus fare cap, and investment by operators in new routes, services, and vehicles, boosted the popularity of bus travel during 2024.
With the August bank holiday behind us, a huge thank you to all our coach operators for another successful weekend supporting thousands of people travelling!
Fantastic work from everyone in the industry!
📸 Barnes Coaches
Fantastic work from everyone in the industry!
📸 Barnes Coaches
August 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
With the August bank holiday behind us, a huge thank you to all our coach operators for another successful weekend supporting thousands of people travelling!
Fantastic work from everyone in the industry!
📸 Barnes Coaches
Fantastic work from everyone in the industry!
📸 Barnes Coaches
Heading to the coast this Bank Holiday?
The £3 bus fare cap gets you to the sea for less:
🚌 Leeds–Whitby/Scarborough
🚌 Truro–St Ives
🚌 Taunton–Minehead
🚌 Bournemouth–Swanage (by bus… & boat!)
Join 20m others travelling by bus this weekend.
The £3 bus fare cap gets you to the sea for less:
🚌 Leeds–Whitby/Scarborough
🚌 Truro–St Ives
🚌 Taunton–Minehead
🚌 Bournemouth–Swanage (by bus… & boat!)
Join 20m others travelling by bus this weekend.
August 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Heading to the coast this Bank Holiday?
The £3 bus fare cap gets you to the sea for less:
🚌 Leeds–Whitby/Scarborough
🚌 Truro–St Ives
🚌 Taunton–Minehead
🚌 Bournemouth–Swanage (by bus… & boat!)
Join 20m others travelling by bus this weekend.
The £3 bus fare cap gets you to the sea for less:
🚌 Leeds–Whitby/Scarborough
🚌 Truro–St Ives
🚌 Taunton–Minehead
🚌 Bournemouth–Swanage (by bus… & boat!)
Join 20m others travelling by bus this weekend.
Is it too early to talk about Christmas? Not for coach operators!
We're delighted to announce a coach pilot scheme for the Newcastle Christmas Markets later this year!
If you'd like to hear more on the pilot or book a coach place visit our website:
tinyurl.com/y5mr3na9
We're delighted to announce a coach pilot scheme for the Newcastle Christmas Markets later this year!
If you'd like to hear more on the pilot or book a coach place visit our website:
tinyurl.com/y5mr3na9
August 20, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Is it too early to talk about Christmas? Not for coach operators!
We're delighted to announce a coach pilot scheme for the Newcastle Christmas Markets later this year!
If you'd like to hear more on the pilot or book a coach place visit our website:
tinyurl.com/y5mr3na9
We're delighted to announce a coach pilot scheme for the Newcastle Christmas Markets later this year!
If you'd like to hear more on the pilot or book a coach place visit our website:
tinyurl.com/y5mr3na9
What matters most to the public in transport policy? The IPPR’s recently published “everyday concerns” report is clear – buses are fundamental.
Investment in public transport ranks as a higher priority than roadbuilding for all income groups.
tinyurl.com/2cm6xsub
Investment in public transport ranks as a higher priority than roadbuilding for all income groups.
tinyurl.com/2cm6xsub
August 18, 2025 at 9:53 AM
What matters most to the public in transport policy? The IPPR’s recently published “everyday concerns” report is clear – buses are fundamental.
Investment in public transport ranks as a higher priority than roadbuilding for all income groups.
tinyurl.com/2cm6xsub
Investment in public transport ranks as a higher priority than roadbuilding for all income groups.
tinyurl.com/2cm6xsub
One month until Route Forward Conference in collaboration with Backhouse Jones!
🗓️ 16th September
📍 Clayton Hotel, Leeds
The best bit? The conference is completely free to attend! Just make sure you register in advance so we know you're coming.
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
🗓️ 16th September
📍 Clayton Hotel, Leeds
The best bit? The conference is completely free to attend! Just make sure you register in advance so we know you're coming.
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
August 15, 2025 at 8:19 AM
One month until Route Forward Conference in collaboration with Backhouse Jones!
🗓️ 16th September
📍 Clayton Hotel, Leeds
The best bit? The conference is completely free to attend! Just make sure you register in advance so we know you're coming.
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
🗓️ 16th September
📍 Clayton Hotel, Leeds
The best bit? The conference is completely free to attend! Just make sure you register in advance so we know you're coming.
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
We're proud to announce CPT's partnership with training experts Understood to launch a new module helping bus and coach drivers identify and report violence against women and girls.
Read more: www.cpt-uk.org/news/trainin...
Read more: www.cpt-uk.org/news/trainin...
August 14, 2025 at 9:09 AM
We're proud to announce CPT's partnership with training experts Understood to launch a new module helping bus and coach drivers identify and report violence against women and girls.
Read more: www.cpt-uk.org/news/trainin...
Read more: www.cpt-uk.org/news/trainin...
Responding to this morning's report from the Transport Select Committee, we'd like to set the record straight on something: bus travel is bouncing back, with journeys across Britain up 8% last year.
Read our CEO Graham's reaction in full on our website:
www.cpt-uk.org/news/cpt-res...
Read our CEO Graham's reaction in full on our website:
www.cpt-uk.org/news/cpt-res...
August 13, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Responding to this morning's report from the Transport Select Committee, we'd like to set the record straight on something: bus travel is bouncing back, with journeys across Britain up 8% last year.
Read our CEO Graham's reaction in full on our website:
www.cpt-uk.org/news/cpt-res...
Read our CEO Graham's reaction in full on our website:
www.cpt-uk.org/news/cpt-res...