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

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

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.

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.