Paul Lynch to continue as CPT President for another year, as new vice-president is announced
The Confederation of Passenger Transport has announced that Paul Lynch, Managing Director of Stagecoach London, will continue as CPT’s President until the end of January 2026, with a one-year extension to his current term. CPT has also announced that Duncan Aspinall, Director of Holmeswood Coaches Ltd, has been appointed as CPT Vice-President for 2025. Duncan, […]
CPT Cymru welcomes publication of draft guidance on 30mph speed limits
Responding to the Welsh Government’s publication of draft Guidance about setting 30mph speed limits on restricted roads and other 20mph roads Aaron Hill, Director, Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) Cymru says, “Bus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 […]
CPT heralds the huge opportunity for new Government to ensure bus and coach services help deliver economic growth, decarbonisation, relief from recent inflation, and modal shift
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has highlighted the huge opportunity for new Government to ensure bus and coach help deliver economic growth, decarbonisation, relief from recent inflation, and modal shift. Responding to the General Election result Graham Vidler, CEO at the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) says, “The new government has a huge opportunity […]
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 […]
CPT welcomes government proposals to speed up training for bus and coach drivers and to lower the minimum age for them to drive longer journeys
The Confederation for Passenger Transport (CPT) has welcomed consultation on two key proposals it has long championed that will make training as a bus and coach driver more attractive to younger drivers. Speaking at the launch of the consultation in Carlisle alongside CPT members Stagecoach and Stanley Travel, Graham Vidler, Chief Executive, Confederation of Passenger […]
CPT welcomes first year results from the Your Bus Journey passenger satisfaction survey
Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) CEO, Graham Vidler has welcomed the publication of first year results from the Your Bus Journey independent bus user survey prepared by Transport Focus. “It’s great to see eight out of ten passengers were satisfied with their last bus journey,” he said, “and even better to see satisfaction as high […]
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 […]
CPT joins IfATE’s influential advisory group for apprenticeships and skills training
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has joined the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education’s Directory of Professional and Employer-led Bodies (The ‘Employer Directory’) to help shape the future of apprenticeships and technical education. Inclusion on the Employer Directory emphasises CPT’s position at the forefront of skills and its role in developing the future workforce […]
Bus journeys up by 19% in England over the last year
Bus journeys have increased by 19% in England and 29% in Scotland in the last year, according to latest data released by the Department for Transport. Responding to the news, Alison Edwards, Director of Policy and External Relations at the Confederation of Passenger Transport, the trade association for the UK’s bus and coach sector, said: […]
Bus passengers to be cut adrift if long-term funding from Government isn’t found, says CPT
Up to 15% of bus services across the country could be lost if bus funding comes to an end from July. New research reveals people’s widespread concern over access to jobs, particularly among those without access to a car and those on lower incomes, if the Bus Recovery Grant is not replaced next month. £260million […]
