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Who needs a sleigh? More than 100,000 people to catch a bus or coach this Christmas Day

December 23 2024

The number of people catching a local bus this Christmas Day is likely to hit 100,000 as more operators lay on services to fulfil demand for travel.

CPT Impact Statement 2024

December 18 2024

The CPT Impact Statement 2024 highlights how CPT has worked with all of its members, large and small, from all over the UK,  to make a difference to businesses and operating environments over the past year.

CPT's Response to the Better Buses Bill

December 17 2024

The Confederation of Passenger Transport, which represents the bus and coach industry, today welcomed the priority given to upgrading local transport services in the Government’s Bus Services Bill. 

Local transport minister to deliver keynote address at growth-themed CPT Annual Conference

December 16 2024

The Confederation of Passenger Transport is pleased to announce that Simon Lightwood, the Minister for Local Transport with responsibility for buses and coaches, will be the keynote speaker at its 2025 conference.

CPT Christmas opening hours 2024

December 16 2024

Please be advised that the CPT office is closed between 17:00hrs on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and 09:00hrs on Thursday 2 January 2025. Emergency support services remain available, find out more here.

CPT responds to DVLA glucose monitoring consultation

December 09 2024

CPT has responded to the DVLA's consultation on glucose monitoring, in support of proposals to allow Group 2 drivers to use continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS) for driving.

CPT responds to latest Annual Bus Statistics

November 27 2024

CPT's response the DFT's publication of annual statistics on local buses in Great Britain for the year ending March 2024.

National Insurance rise will mean a £100m bill for bus operators

November 25 2024

Operators such as Nottingham City Transport will be hit hard by higher employment costs in the Budget

Coach operators under threat from inheritance tax changes in the Budget

November 21 2024

Coach operators across Britain have warned that the long-term viability of their business is under threat from changes to Inheritance Tax announced by the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves.