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
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.
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!
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:
First Bus' Duncan Cameron also noted the value of investing in bus to businesses and the wider economy, with £1 investment generating £4.55 in economic benefits.
This figure is from CPT's 'Economic Value of Local Bus Services', which can be found here: tinyurl.com/27uk44ce
This figure is from CPT's 'Economic Value of Local Bus Services', which can be found here: tinyurl.com/27uk44ce
April 30, 2025 at 8:51 AM
First Bus' Duncan Cameron also noted the value of investing in bus to businesses and the wider economy, with £1 investment generating £4.55 in economic benefits.
This figure is from CPT's 'Economic Value of Local Bus Services', which can be found here: tinyurl.com/27uk44ce
This figure is from CPT's 'Economic Value of Local Bus Services', which can be found here: tinyurl.com/27uk44ce
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
You can watch the full session here: tinyurl.com/cfma32yp
December 13, 2024 at 3:51 PM
You can watch the full session here: tinyurl.com/cfma32yp
ICYMI, last week CPT Scotland Director gave evidence to the @covid19inquiry.scot.
Questions were asked about how the Scottish Government supported the bus and coach sector throughout the pandemic.
Questions were asked about how the Scottish Government supported the bus and coach sector throughout the pandemic.
December 13, 2024 at 3:51 PM
ICYMI, last week CPT Scotland Director gave evidence to the @covid19inquiry.scot.
Questions were asked about how the Scottish Government supported the bus and coach sector throughout the pandemic.
Questions were asked about how the Scottish Government supported the bus and coach sector throughout the pandemic.