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National survey shines light on low cost and improved convenience of buses

Despite rising inflationary costs for operators, the 2022 National Bus Fare survey once again confirmed that the bus remains good value for money for passengers, with the average price of a single ticket costing £2.47.

CPT responds to Consultation on draft revised Air Quality Strategy

CPT recently responded to the consultation on draft revised Air Quality Strategy. 

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Minister and MP visit CPT members

Scotland Transport Minister Kevin Stewart MSP visited Lothian Buses this week, while Maria Miller MP visited Stagecoach South. 

Conference and Dinner 2023 Social Media Highlights

Thanks to all our members who attended the UK Bus and Coach Conference in Birmingham. Here are some social media highlights from the event.

Paul White gives evidence to Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

CPT Scotland Paul White was in Scottish Parliament this week, giving evidence to the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee.

Join Transaid for the London to Paris Cycle Ride

Join Transaid in 2023 as they ride from London to Paris!

CPT Scotland supports Choose the Bus Campaign

CPT Scotland, its members and Transport Scotland are excited to launch the Choose the Bus campaign entitled "It Starts with a Stop". 

CPT statement on Port of Dover's traffic management plans

“We are pleased the Port of Dover have listened to our calls to bring in more frontier staff, but we still need ferry operators to improve their passenger advance information and for the Port to introduce more coach priority measures."

Coach sector outlines three-point plan to end delays at Port of Dover

More border staff, increased coach lanes and greater use of new technology provide the key to curing the congestion at the Port of Dover, says the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) - the UK trade association for the coach sector.