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We’re delighted that our Policy Manager, Nick, has been shortlisted in the Rising Star category at the 2026 Trade Association Forum Awards for his outstanding work on CPT’s recently published bus regulation handbook and toolkit for local authorities.
Congrats Nick!
Congrats Nick!
December 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We’re delighted that our Policy Manager, Nick, has been shortlisted in the Rising Star category at the 2026 Trade Association Forum Awards for his outstanding work on CPT’s recently published bus regulation handbook and toolkit for local authorities.
Congrats Nick!
Congrats Nick!
One month since we launched our new bus regulation toolkit and handbook - CPT Chief Exec, Graham Vidler, wrote for @local.gov.uk, setting out how the toolkit can help authorities navigate the choices ahead and deliver the best outcomes for passengers.
www.lgafirst.co.uk/comment/orga...
www.lgafirst.co.uk/comment/orga...
December 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
One month since we launched our new bus regulation toolkit and handbook - CPT Chief Exec, Graham Vidler, wrote for @local.gov.uk, setting out how the toolkit can help authorities navigate the choices ahead and deliver the best outcomes for passengers.
www.lgafirst.co.uk/comment/orga...
www.lgafirst.co.uk/comment/orga...
DfT has confirmed new bus funding allocations for local authorities: £467m a year in revenue, plus capital support starting at £199m, rising to £211m by 2029/30.
See our CEO Graham Vidler's reaction:
www.gov.uk/government/n...
See our CEO Graham Vidler's reaction:
www.gov.uk/government/n...
December 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
DfT has confirmed new bus funding allocations for local authorities: £467m a year in revenue, plus capital support starting at £199m, rising to £211m by 2029/30.
See our CEO Graham Vidler's reaction:
www.gov.uk/government/n...
See our CEO Graham Vidler's reaction:
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Don't forget to sign up for the CPT Conference & Annual Dinner 2026!
🗓️Thu 29 Jan
📍Park Plaza London Riverbank
With a keynote from @simonlightwood.org.uk Minister for Roads & Buses, plus expert sessions, practical insights, and a celebration of our sector await.
www.cpt-uk.org/cpt-conferen...
🗓️Thu 29 Jan
📍Park Plaza London Riverbank
With a keynote from @simonlightwood.org.uk Minister for Roads & Buses, plus expert sessions, practical insights, and a celebration of our sector await.
www.cpt-uk.org/cpt-conferen...
December 5, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Don't forget to sign up for the CPT Conference & Annual Dinner 2026!
🗓️Thu 29 Jan
📍Park Plaza London Riverbank
With a keynote from @simonlightwood.org.uk Minister for Roads & Buses, plus expert sessions, practical insights, and a celebration of our sector await.
www.cpt-uk.org/cpt-conferen...
🗓️Thu 29 Jan
📍Park Plaza London Riverbank
With a keynote from @simonlightwood.org.uk Minister for Roads & Buses, plus expert sessions, practical insights, and a celebration of our sector await.
www.cpt-uk.org/cpt-conferen...
Coaches deliver 450m journeys a year - but 97% of the public have never heard a politician mention them.
New polling shows coaches are widely used, great value, and viewed by the public as vital to the transport network - yet consistently overlooked.
www.cpt-uk.org/news/public-...
New polling shows coaches are widely used, great value, and viewed by the public as vital to the transport network - yet consistently overlooked.
www.cpt-uk.org/news/public-...
December 3, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Coaches deliver 450m journeys a year - but 97% of the public have never heard a politician mention them.
New polling shows coaches are widely used, great value, and viewed by the public as vital to the transport network - yet consistently overlooked.
www.cpt-uk.org/news/public-...
New polling shows coaches are widely used, great value, and viewed by the public as vital to the transport network - yet consistently overlooked.
www.cpt-uk.org/news/public-...
Following the launch of our bus regulation handbook and toolkit last month, our Policy Manager Nick Jessup has written an op-ed for Passenger Transport exploring what this means for local authorities as they weigh up future bus regulation.
Read in full: www.passengertransport.co.uk/2025/11/more...
Read in full: www.passengertransport.co.uk/2025/11/more...
More than one route towards better buses
www.passengertransport.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Following the launch of our bus regulation handbook and toolkit last month, our Policy Manager Nick Jessup has written an op-ed for Passenger Transport exploring what this means for local authorities as they weigh up future bus regulation.
Read in full: www.passengertransport.co.uk/2025/11/more...
Read in full: www.passengertransport.co.uk/2025/11/more...
Thanks to everyone who joined us in Solihull for CPT’s 2025 Coach Conference. We covered zero emission challenges, Access for All, skills and workforce needs, and DVSA’s safety update. A great day for a sector ready to grow.
November 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined us in Solihull for CPT’s 2025 Coach Conference. We covered zero emission challenges, Access for All, skills and workforce needs, and DVSA’s safety update. A great day for a sector ready to grow.
Today's budget from the Chancellor contains multiple announcements affecting our industry. We're here to support you navigate:
💰 Increases to national living wage
⛽ A limited extension to the freeze on fuel duty
🔌 A new pay-per-mile charge on EV car users
www.cpt-uk.org/news/cpt-sta...
💰 Increases to national living wage
⛽ A limited extension to the freeze on fuel duty
🔌 A new pay-per-mile charge on EV car users
www.cpt-uk.org/news/cpt-sta...
November 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today's budget from the Chancellor contains multiple announcements affecting our industry. We're here to support you navigate:
💰 Increases to national living wage
⛽ A limited extension to the freeze on fuel duty
🔌 A new pay-per-mile charge on EV car users
www.cpt-uk.org/news/cpt-sta...
💰 Increases to national living wage
⛽ A limited extension to the freeze on fuel duty
🔌 A new pay-per-mile charge on EV car users
www.cpt-uk.org/news/cpt-sta...
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.”
🔗 www.cpt-uk.org/cpt-conferen...
This year’s theme: “Putting Passengers First.”
🔗 www.cpt-uk.org/cpt-conferen...
CPT Conference & Annual Dinner 2026 | CPT
www.cpt-uk.org
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’
www.thetimes.com
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.
www.cpt-uk.org/media/5vzn4o...
www.cpt-uk.org/media/5vzn4o...
www.cpt-uk.org
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!
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.
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.
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...
Tackle Scotland's chronic traffic congestion, bus operators urge politicians
The Confederation of Passenger Transport has launched a new manifesto
www.scotsman.com
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.