Call for the bus to be at the heart of placemaking approach
The Confederation of Passenger Transport has published its response to the government’s consultation on proposed reform to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as well as other changes to the planning system. CPT welcomed the opportunity to respond to the government’s proposals for planning reform, arguing they offer a vital opportunity to reset the relationship […]
CPT Cymru welcomes publication of draft guidance on 30mph speed limits
Responding to the Welsh Government’s publication of draft Guidance about setting 30mph speed limits on restricted roads and other 20mph roads Aaron Hill, Director, Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) Cymru says, “Bus operators across Wales will be pleased to see the Welsh Government has recognised the negative impact its 20mph policy has made on bus speeds […]
SNP manifesto target to end sale of diesel-powered buses is bad news for a smooth transition to net-zero services across Scotland, says CPT
By proposing an end of sale date of 2025 for diesel powered buses, the SNP is disproportionately targeting SMEs and rural bus operators and the marginal, but socially necessary, services they provide, says CPT – the leading UK trade association for the bus and coach sectors. Responding to the SNP manifesto pledge, Paul White, Director […]
Coach and bus operators urge new mayors to “prioritise bus and coach”
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has written to the newly elected mayors of nine combined authorities across the North and the Midlands to highlight the contribution buses and coaches can make to the realisation of their policy ambitions. Commenting on the letters, Graham Vidler, CEO of CPT said: “Millions of bus journeys in England are […]
Sector rallies to ensure a smooth transition to zero emission buses for rural services
A Taskforce of industry experts has outlined how rural areas can become a driving force for the UK’s transition to a zero emission bus fleet. It calls for local transport authorities to produce decarbonisation strategies and for long-term Government investment. Buses already provide a green and sustainable travel option, with one double decker bus capable […]
“Grow the Welsh bus network by over a third by following our proposals” says leading transport body
Nearly 40m additional bus journeys a year possible according to new research by the Confederation of Passenger Transport. The Welsh bus network could be grown by well over a third, with nearly 40m additional journeys over the next four years, according to a new report published today. Proposals published in the report Y Ffordd Gymreig […]
New Net Zero Bus Taskforce launched to keep rural services connected
A new taskforce to help rural bus services smoothly and sustainably transition to zero emission technologies has been convened by a leading transport body. Without a clear roadmap to help operators decarbonise longer distance services in more remote areas and the end of sale date for diesel buses not yet confirmed, the Confederation of Passenger […]
Package of bold bus and coach policies urgently needed in Scotland to meet net zero, says CPT
A new WPI Economics report, commissioned by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), shows how major benefits could be reaped by levelling the playing field between private motoring and public transport in Scotland. This follows on from a study last year which showed that attracting drivers to switch some journeys to bus or coach was necessary […]
Bus operators need extended emergency funding to avoid radical cuts in services
Almost a third of bus services in England could be cutwithin weeks if the government does not make “critical decisions” to extend emergency funding, bus operators have warned. Bus services were supported by grants during the pandemic when customers were advised to avoid unnecessary travel, but funding is due to expire on 5 April, with passenger numbers still […]
Analysis by the Confederation of Passenger Transport reveals billions of pounds of shortfall in National Bus Strategy plans
New analysis has shown over a £5bn funding gap between plans by local authorities and bus operators to improve services and available government funding. To deliver the National Bus Strategy local authorities and bus operators were tasked with drawing up Bus Service Improvement Plans (BSIPs) to set out how, with government funding, they would work together to […]
