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16-08-2018
A word from the President
Midsummer in mid Wales sounds like some intriguing Agatha Christie novel but in reality it was an accurate description of two fantastic days I spent last week in Aberystwyth at the Wales Coach Commission summer meeting. (I say two days but I really mean 12 hours - the rest of the time was spent getting there and back!)
16-08-2018
Newsline
The latest edition of CPT's weekly newsletter for members, Newsline, is now available to view by clicking on the link below.
15-08-2018
Coaching Matters
The latest edition of Coaching Matters is now available for you to view and download by clicking on the links below. To subscribe to receive Coaching Matters direct to your inbox, please email CPT's Coaching Manager Andy Warrender.
14-08-2018
Compliance Manual updates
The following updates have been made to the CPT Compliance Manual:
21-06-2018
CPT News Release: CPT says LGA announcement on cuts to Local Authority funded bus services is “distorted” and “misleading”
Responding to today’s announcement from the Local Government Association (LGA) which claims that nearly half of all bus routes are under threat due to local government funding cuts, Simon Posner, Chief Executive of the CPT, said:
11-06-2018
CPT News Release: Mayor’s LEZ announcement could hit London’s tourism economy by up to £186m*
The UK’s coach industry is dismayed to learn that the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that all coaches and buses visiting the capital from October 2020 will be required to meet the Euro VI emission standard within the existing LEZ.
22-05-2018
CPT Data Protection Policy
To meet its requirements under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), CPT has produced a data protection policy, which is available to download below.
21-05-2018
CPT News Release: Bus and coach operators could save £££s with CPT Energy
CPT has today launched CPT Energy, a new service dedicated to helping members get the very best rates from utility providers for their business energy (gas and electric).
02-05-2018
CPT News Release: CPT responds to DfT consultation on the use of s19/22 permits
CPT calls for “clear, concise and enforceable regulations to ensure passenger safety”
Responding to the consultation on DfT’s controversial plans to reduce the types of work that community transport charities can do under a permit, the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK’s (CPT) has asked for rules that are simple, fair and clear.
25-04-2018
Notice period and process for bus service registrations in England has changed
The Public Service Vehicles (Registration of Local Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 came into force on Tuesday 24 April. The Government announced its intention to make the change when discussing secondary legislation under the Bus Services Act, and the SI was laid before Parliament during the Easter recess but these Regulations were made and introduced without any communication to the industry or local authorities. At the time of writing, the OTC website has no mention of the new requirements.
09-04-2018
CPT News Release: Coach retrofit survey - your help needed
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today published a short online survey designed to help the industry during its on-going discussions with key decision makers regarding the five proposed Clean Air Zones and London ULEZ/LEZ.
15-03-2018
CPT News Release: Bus Passengers give a ringing endorsement to their local services
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today welcomed results of the latest Transport Focus “Bus Passenger Survey” which shows that satisfaction rates have risen to an average of 88% - one per cent higher than the previous year.
01-02-2018
CPT News Release: Martin Dean appointed CPT President for 2018
CPT is delighted to announce that Martin Dean, Managing Director, Bus Development at the Go-Ahead Group has been appointed CPT President for 2018. He takes over from Ian Luckett, Director of Lucketts Travel.
30-01-2018
Newsline Special: Ian Luckett, signing off!
The latest Newsline Special, along with previous editions, is available for you to view and download from the links below.
22-11-2017
Steven Salmon receives 'Services to the bus industry' Gold Award
CPT's Director of Policy Development, Steven Salmon, received the Gold Award for 'Services to the Bus Industry' at yesterday's (21 November) UK Bus Awards ceremony in London.
20-11-2017
CPT Scotland News Release: Bus industry urges politicians to back positive, practical changes for passengers
Bus operators in Scotland are calling for practical change to help buses flourish and deliver better services for the country’s bus passengers.
15-11-2017
CPT News Release: CPT and TruTac launch ‘Daily Checks’ app
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today launched ‘CPT Daily Checks’, a complete first-use and daily walk round check app designed specifically for the bus and coach industry.
04-10-2017
New Supplier Member website goes live
CPT has launched a new website dedicated to the work and products of our 125+ supplier members, and seven commercial partners.
04-10-2017
New CPT Today newsletter out now!
The latest edition of CPT Today, our annual newsletter detailing all the latest news, views and updates in the UK's bus and coach industry, is available for you to view and download from the link below.
28-09-2017
CPT News Release: Mark Purchase joins CPT's Operations Team
CPT is delighted to welcome Mark Purchase to CPT’s Operations Team.
05-09-2017
CPT News Release: Bus industry welcomes Welsh Government funding to boost bus travel
The Confederation of Passenger Transport Cymru (CPT), the professional trade association of the bus and coach industry, has given a warm welcome to the Welsh Government’s announcement of network funding to boost bus travel in Wales.
03-08-2017
CPT News Release: Britain’s bus services still delivering for passengers
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has responded robustly to criticisms of the bus industry by the Labour Party, pointing out that bus services continue to achieve record levels of customer satisfaction with an approval rating of 87% as measured by the independent customer watchdog Transport Focus.
08-06-2017
A Little Bit of Politics
It's Polling Day. CPT's in-house political pundit is in action again and predicting the outcome of today's General Election.
26-05-2017
CPT News Release: Newmarket’s National Heritage Centre receives ‘Coach Friendly’ status
CPT has today (Friday 26 May) presented The National Heritage Centre for Horseracing & Sporting Art in Newmarket with its prestigious Coach Friendly Visitor Attraction status.
25-05-2017
CPT News Release: CPT intervention continues to benefit coach operators
Coach operators sending vehicles to the continent will continue to benefit from CPT intervention at European level when the "Loi Macron" for posted workers is introduced France.
28-04-2017
CPT News Release: Bus Services Act 2017
CPT has today welcomed Royal Assent of the Bus Services Act 2017 and has confirmed its on-going support for the new partnership measures that will see operators able to continue to operate in a commercial market thereby providing the best possible service to passengers.
25-04-2017
Bus Services Act 2017
The Bus Services Bill completed its passage through Parliament on 25 April and received Royal Assent on 27 April 2017.
24-04-2017
CPT News Release: CPT welcomes new independent research showing how buses contribute to improving air quality
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today welcomed new independent research published by Greener Journeys which demonstrates that buses are an integral part of the solution to improving air quality.
20-04-2017
Richard Turfitt appointed as Senior Traffic Commissioner (from Gov.UK)
Richard Turfitt has been appointed as the new Senior Traffic Commissioner by Transport Minister John Hayes.
22-03-2017
CPT News Release: Bus passenger satisfaction levels remain at high levels despite increasing road congestion
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today welcomed results of the latest Transport Focus “Bus Passenger Survey” which shows that satisfaction rates have risen to 87% - one per cent higher than scores recorded in the previous year.
23-02-2017
CPT News Release: CPT Cymru welcomes the reinstatement of MyTravelPass for young people
CPT Cymru has welcomed the Welsh Government’s reinstatement of the MyTravelPass (MTP) discount travel scheme for younger people.
08-02-2017
Austrian wage controls - CPT lobbies Austrian Ambassador
CPT’s Chief Executive, Simon Posner, has written to the Austrian Ambassador expressing members’ anger and frustration at the recently introduced minimum wage legislation and the burdensome documentary requirements.
26-01-2017
CPT News Release: Ian Luckett appointed CPT President for 2017
CPT is delighted to announce that Ian Luckett, Director of Lucketts Travel, has been appointed CPT President for 2017. He takes over from John Birtwistle, Head of Policy at FirstGroup UK’s Bus Division.
19-01-2017
CPT News Release: New Manager for CPT’s Northern & Yorkshire Regions
CPT is pleased to announce that Andrew McGuinness has been appointed to the new role of Regional Manager for its Northern and Yorkshire regions. Andrew took up his post on Monday 16 January.
10-01-2017
CPT News Release: Bus and coach operators keeping us on the move
CPT member operators are out in force this week, helping to keep the country moving during the industrial disputes on the London Underground and national rail network.
08-12-2016
CPT responds to Government consultation on Clean Air Zones
CPT has responded to the DEFRA consultation on Clean Air Zones.
08-11-2016
CPT News Release: Early introduction of ULEZ could hit London’s tourism econom
Benefits of Coach Tourism to the London Economy, a report commissioned by CPT and produced by world renowned transport consultants, Steer Davies Gleave, has revealed that the early introduction of the Central London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) could hit London’s tourism economy by up to £115m over the next 15 years.
21-09-2016
CPT News Release: Bus industry welcomes tough action taken by Traffic Commissioner for Wales
CPT Cymru has welcomed the strong action taken by Nick Jones, the Traffic Commissioner for Wales, against defunct bus operator GHA Coaches, following a public inquiry in Welshpool today (20 September). The company, who were not
16-09-2016
CPT News Release: Bus industry welcomes measures to support local bus services
CPT Cymru, the professional trade association of the bus and coach industry in Wales has today (16 September) welcomed Welsh Government proposals to support the industry.
08-09-2016
CPT News Release: Inverness recognised for offering a ‘true Highland welcome’ to coaches
The city of Inverness is the latest recipient of CPT’s prestigious ‘Coach Friendly’ status. The status, which now has over 25 holders from across the UK, acknowledges the commitment made by Inverness to understand and meet the requirements of coaches, drivers and passengers arriving in the city.
02-09-2016
New £1 coin - are you ready?
The Royal Mint is conducting a survey to track and assess the level of industry awareness for the new £1 coin.
19-08-2016
CPT News Release: Southend-on-Sea confirms it is “open to coaches”
Following a recent meeting between Southend Borough Council and CPT officials, the seaside town has confirmed that new and improved coaching facilities - providing over 100 free parking spaces for coaches and additional set-down and pick-up points - have opened since the closure (July 2016) of the long standing Seaway Coach Park.
21-07-2016
New safety cards for coach drivers and passengers
CPT has produced two safety cards for CPT member drivers and their passengers.
18-07-2016
New safety cards for coach drivers and passengers
CPT has produced two safety cards for CPT member drivers and their passengers.
30-06-2016
CPT News Release: All change in CPT’s Midlands regions
CPT has today announced that Phil Bateman MBE (pic), its long-serving Manager for the West Midlands region, will be leaving his post at the end of June in order to spend more time in his day-to-day role as Councillor for Wednesfield North.
24-06-2016
CPT News Release: Conwy and Betws y Coed join Llandudno in achieving CPT’s Coach Friendly status
Two of north Wales’ most popular inland resorts, Conwy and Betws y Coed, have been awarded CPT’s prestigious Coach Friendly towns, cities & villages status.
24-06-2016
EU Referendum result
The possible political implications of the EU Referendum result are set out in a paper by independent political consultants, Interel.
23-06-2016
CPT News Release: Industry first as Epsom Coaches achieves all CPT Accreditations
Epsom Coaches has become the first operator to have staff achieve all three of CPT’s professionally recognised bus and coach industry manager accreditations - Bus Operations Manager, Coach Manager and Engineering Manager.
20-06-2016
CPT News Release: London coach parking trial extended
Following a midterm review of its London coach parking trial at Camberwell and Stockwell bus garages, CPT is pleased to announce that the initial 6 week period due to end on 24 June has been extended through until the Autumn.
10-06-2016
CPT News Release: CPT secures major win for UK coach operators
The UK’s coach operators travelling in France stand to benefit from a major concession to new French rules on minimum wages and conditions thanks to the role played by CPT’s Director of Policy Development, Steven Salmon.
23-05-2016
CPT News Release: Bus Services Bill - CPT Comment
CPT today promised to work with the Government and all key stakeholders to ensure that the Bus Services Bill (published 20 May) produces the best possible results for passengers and bus operators alike.
06-05-2016
CPT News Release: CPT secures 1000 extra parking spaces for coaches in London
CPT has teamed up with bus operator Go-Ahead to provide an extra 1000 coach parking spaces in central London this spring. Starting from Monday 16 May, 30 coach parking spaces will be available to CPT Members each day at Go-Ahead’s Camberwell (20) and Stockwell (10) bus depots for a 6-week trial period (ends Friday 24 June).
05-05-2016
CPT News Release: Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop recognised as being Coach Friendly
Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop is the first tourist location in Scotland to receive CPT’s new Coach Friendly Visitor Attraction status.
14-04-2016
CPT News Release: TfL and CPT launch London Coach Parking Map
Senior officials from Transport for London (TfL) and the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) have today launched the new London Coach Parking Map.
31-03-2016
CPT News Release: Seaside resorts receive CPT ‘Coach Friendly’ status
Bournemouth and Blackpool are the latest towns to receive CPT’s prestigious ‘Coach Friendly’ Towns, Cities & Villages status.
31-03-2016
CPT News Release: Lynda Waltho appointed as Area Director for the Midlands region
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) is delighted to announce the appointment of Lynda Waltho as Area Director for the Midlands Region.
24-03-2016
CPT News Release: CPT launch new ‘Coach Friendly’ Attraction status
Last week at the British Tourism & Travel Show (BTTS) in Birmingham, CPT launched the Coach Friendly Visitor Attraction status – a new industry standard designed to recognise and reward tourist attractions that go the extra mile to provide a warm welcome to groups arriving by coach.
14-03-2016
CPT News Release: Bus Passenger Satisfaction remains at high levels
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today welcomed results of the latest Transport Focus “Bus Passenger Survey” which shows that satisfaction rates remain at exceptionally high levels.
01-02-2016
Pictures from CPT Annual Dinner 2016
A selection of pictures from last Thursday's (28/01) CPT Annual Dinner at the London Lancaster Hotel are now available to view on our Flickr pages.
28-01-2016
CPT News Release: John Birtwistle appointed CPT president for 2016
CPT is delighted to announce that John Birtwistle, Head of Policy at FirstGroup UK’s Bus Division, has been appointed CPT President for 2016. He takes over from Bill Hiron, MD of Stephensons of Essex.
18-01-2016
Stuttgart Smog Alarm in place
From Monday January 18th, Stuttgart (Germany) has initiated a smog alarm.
07-12-2015
CPT News Release: Nottingham makes u-turn on proposed changes to coach parking in city centre
Following representation from CPT and two of its leading coach operator members, Nottingham City Council has confirmed that its proposed relocation of the bus stand on Mount Street (to South Sherwood Street) is no longer being pursued and no further changes to the layout of this area will be made.
25-11-2015
CPT News Release: Bus industry welcomes BSOG being retained at current levels
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) is delighted to learn that Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) will remain at current levels, despite cuts to DfT’s budget announced today through the Autumn Statement.
03-11-2015
CPT News Release: ‘Six of the best’ from McGill’s receive industry accreditation
The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, has presented CPT’s prestigious Bus & Coach Engineering Manager Accreditation to six members of the McGill’s Buses team.
03-11-2015
CPT News Release: Perth achieves 'Coach Friendly' Status
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today (3 November) presented the City of Perth with its prestigious ‘Coach Friendly’ status. The status acknowledges the commitment that the City of Perth has made to understanding the requirements of coaches and welcoming their drivers and passengers to the city centre.
21-10-2015
CPT News Release: Northern Bus Summit - 2 December 2015
The triennial Bus Summit organisedby the Confederation of Passenger Transport in the north of England has become an established part of the bus industry calendar.
05-10-2015
Pictures from Coach & Bus Live 2015
A selection of CPT pictures from this year's Coach & Bus Live show are now available to view and download from our Flickr page.
30-09-2015
CPT News Release: Traffic Commissioner launches new industry accreditations
Kevin Rooney, the Traffic Commissioner for the north east of England, has today launched two new and professionally-recognised bus and coach industry accreditations at Coach & Bus Live in Birmingham.
30-09-2015
CPT News Release: New mental health awareness training DVD for coach drivers
Kevin Rooney (pic), Traffic Commissioner for the north east of England, has today launched a new training aid designed to assist coach drivers in their dealings with passengers who have hidden mental health conditions – that’s a quarter of the population.
17-09-2015
CPT response to the CMA Ticketing Block Exemption review
CPT has responded to the Competition & Markets Authority review of the Ticketing Block Exemption.
07-09-2015
CPT News Release: Simple traffic measures could cut pollution and journey times, says transport coalition ahead of major bus priority campaign
Congested towns and urban centres could be made clearer and greener if buses were given greater priority on the roads, an unprecedented coalition of transport groups have announced today.
06-09-2015
European Commission Study on Passenger Transport by Coach in Europe
The EC would welcome the views of CPT Members as part of its study on Passenger Transport by coach in Europe.
14-08-2015
CPT News Release: New ‘Coach Welcome Scheme’ allows coaches and passengers to fly through Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport in partnership with CPT UK has launched a new Coach Welcome Scheme to assist with the quick and easy movement of coaches and passengers through the airport’s busy collection and drop-off areas.
06-08-2015
A tribute to David Watson
CPT is very sad to have to announe the death of David Watson, CPT's former Director of Government Relations in Europe.
04-08-2015
Greener Journeys' Bus Stop Quarterly Newsletter out now
The latest edition of Greener Journeys' quarterly newsletter, Bus Stop, is available for your to view from the link below.
29-06-2015
CPT News Release: Buses in Wales vital to communities and economic growth
A new report published today by CPT Cymru, the trade association representing the operators of buses and coaches in Wales, reveals that buses continue to play a key and vital role in keeping communities moving whilst also delivering economic growth.
25-06-2015
CPT News Release: Helpful clarification from the European Commission on the use of tachographs on short journeys
Following an official approach to the European Commission, the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has received helpful clarification concerning the use of tachographs on short regular services which do not involve stops en route.
24-06-2015
CPT News Release: New Tachograph Analysis service for CPT Members
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today launched ‘CPT Tacho Analysis’, a new specialist tachograph analysis service for members.
18-06-2015
Chris Owens - my adventures in Tanzania for Transaid
CPT's President for 2014, Chris Owens, has completed his cycle ride across Tanzania for transport charity Transaid.
12-06-2015
CPT News Release: CPT Chairman, Ian Morgan, awarded the OBE
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) is delighted to learn that CPT Chairman, Ian Morgan, has been awarded the OBE by Her Majesty the Queen in the Birthday Honours.
21-05-2015
CPT News Release: Coach parking in London - constructive talks held with TfL
As part of the ongoing dialogue aimed at improving the experience for coach operators and their customers, the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) arranged a high level meeting with TfL in conjunction with the London Tour Coach Operators Association (LTCOA) on 20 May to discuss a wide range of issues which continue to be a major cause of concern to operators in London.
19-05-2015
CPT Coach Operators take centre stage at National Coach Tourism Awards
The winners of this year’s NCTAs, hosted by Coach Monthly Magazine, were announced last Thursday (14/05) evening at a ceremony held at the West Midlands Safari Park. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the awards brought together over 400 industry professionals to recognise and celebrate excellence and innovation across the sector.
08-05-2015
Quick links to CPT publications
Click on the links below to view and download some of the most popular CPT publications and materials.
07-05-2015
Inside CPT - Keith McNally
In this week’s edition of Newsline you can read about the new line-up in CPT’s Operations Team. Keith McNally, former Regional Manager of the Yorkshire and East Midlands Regions, has taken up the newly created role of Operations Manager based in Drury House, London. Keith will be no stranger to Members in his former regions, but let’s find out more about him.
05-05-2015
CPT News Release: New Operational & Technical Executive for CPT
CPT is pleased to announce that John Taylor has been appointed to the new role of Operational & Technical Executive at Drury House. John took up the post on Tuesday 5 May.
23-04-2015
CPT News Release: Stephen Smith elected Chair of the European Alliance for Coach Tourism
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) is delighted to announce that Stephen Smith, Operations Director, has been elected Chairman of the European Alliance for Coach Tourism (EACT) for 2015/16.
14-04-2015
CPT News Release: Nantwich awarded ‘coach friendly’ status
The market town of Nantwich in east Cheshire has been awarded CPT’s ‘Coach Friendly’ status. Nantwich becomes the 22nd holder of this prestigious title - the fifth location in the North West - along with Southport, Chester, Bury and Liverpool.
13-04-2015
CPT News Release: CPT welcomes additional and improved coach parking facilities at Stonehenge
CPT has today (13 April) welcomed the news that English Heritage is proposing to increase the number of coach parking spaces available at Stonehenge, whilst also making improvements to the main facilities available to group tours.
13-04-2015
CPT News Release: Golden Boy first coach operator to receive CPT Workshop Accreditation
Golden Boy Coaches of Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire have become the first coach operator to achieve CPT’s new and professionally-recognised Workshop Accreditation.
09-04-2015
CPT News Release: Improving safety on public transport in the West Midlands
Speaking after a meeting with CPT members in the West Midlands this morning, Police & Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands, David Jamieson, applauded the work carried out in the region to help improve safety on public transport.
08-04-2015
CPT News Release: Changes to CPT’s Regional and Operations Teams
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today announced the following changes to its teams in the East Midlands, Yorkshire and London & South East, and also the Operations Department at Drury House
07-04-2015
CPT News Release: Bus industry surprised by ‘lack of understanding on transport economics’
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK, the trade association representing the UK’s bus and coach operators, is surprised to learn that transport union RMT is demanding a public inquiry into bus companies who are ‘profiting by refusing to pass oil price cuts on to passengers’.
23-03-2015
CPT News Release: Survey proves PLUSBUS is just the ticket for regular bus and train passengers
A nationwide discount-priced ticket for combined train and bus travel is growing in popularity, new research shows.
16-03-2015
CPT News Release: ECMF publishes blueprint to double use of EU collective land passenger transport by 2025
European Citizens’ Mobility Forum proposes an Action Programme blueprint to EU policy decision-makers with the aim of doubling use of collective land passenger transport by 2025.
12-03-2015
CPT News Release: Bus passenger satisfaction levels remain at an all time high
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today welcomed results of the latest Bus Passenger Survey carried out by Passenger Focus which show that satisfaction rates have remained at exceptionally high levels.
06-03-2015
CPT News Release: First and Arriva join forces to launch bus stop announcement app for blind and visually impaired passengers
Two of the UK’s biggest bus groups, First and Arriva, in partnership with the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) have today launched a new, state of the artNext [Bus] Stop AnnouncementSmartphone app, which could revolutionise bus travel for blind and visually impaired passengers.
05-03-2015
Inside CPT - Bethan Maude
Bethan Maude has been with CPT for just over a year now and Members may have seen her covering reception and dealing with all sorts of Member queries including website passwords. So let’s find out a bit more about her.
23-02-2015
CPT News Release: ‘Outstanding’ Ipswich Buses first to receive new industry accreditation
Ipswich Buses have today become the first recipient of CPT’s new and professionally-recognised Workshop Accreditation.
05-02-2015
CPT responds to the latest draft Reliability and Punctuality Standards
CPT has responded in forthright terms to the latest draft of the Traffic Commissioners’ reliability and punctuality standards, which will be set out in Statutory Document 14 “Local Bus Services”.
30-01-2015
CPT President 2015: Bill Hiron's speech to the CPT Annual Dinner, 29 January 2015
CPT President for 2015 Bill Hiron, gave his inaugral speech at the CPT Annual Dinner yesterday evening.
29-01-2015
CPT News Release: Bill Hiron appointed CPT President for 2015
CPT is delighted to announce that Bill Hiron, Managing Director of Stephensons of Essex, has been appointed CPT President for 2015. He takes over from Chris Owens, MD of Alpine Travel.
28-01-2015
CPT News Release: London Cycle Superhighway - Questions remain unanswered
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) is very disappointed that TfL intends to proceed with the London Cycle Superhighway which as it stands will result in fewer coach parking facilities, inconvenience to visitors and increased traffic congestion which will inevitably add to operator costs.
21-01-2015
Coach fares – CPT provides robust response to the Chief Secretary
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury has written to CPT’s Chief Executive Simon Posner seeking reassurance that CPT was doing all it could to ensure that coach passengers were benefitting from the drop in fuel prices.
15-01-2015
Euro Bus Expo 2014: A message to the Minister
A number of Members who visited the CPT stand at last November’s Euro Bus Expo left a “message for the Minister” on our Message Board.
12-01-2015
CPT News Release: Industry deserves credit for continuing to maintain bus networks
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), the trade association representing the UK’s bus and coach industry, has responded to a report published today by the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) in which it claims UK bus services are facing ‘crisis’.
27-11-2014
CPT News Release: CPT secures reduction in Heathrow Airport West Ramp Coach Park charges
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), working with Heathrow Airport and the London Tourist Coach Operators Association (LTCOA), has secured agreement that the charges for coach operators using the West Ramp Coach Park will be reduced to £21.56 per vehicle for 2015 and 2016. This is a reduction of 7% against the current price. The new charge will apply from 1 January.
11-11-2014
The story of Euro Bus Expo 2014
As the team from CPT returns to the office today following a busy week at Euro Bus Expo in Birmingham, EBE TV takes a look back at some of the many highlights from this year's show.
05-11-2014
CPT News Release: Llandudno Awarded ‘Coach Friendly’ Status
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) is delighted to announce that the seaside resort of Llandudno is the latest town to be awarded its prestigious ‘Coach Friendly’ status.
04-11-2014
CPT News Release: Traffic Commissioner awards first Engineering Manager Accreditation
The Traffic Commissioner for the north east of England, Kevin Rooney has today presented CPT’s very first Bus & Coach Engineering Manager Accreditation to Craig Boiling of West Midlands based Travel De Courcey.
31-10-2014
CPT News Release: Bus services - better through working together
The bus industry has reacted with disappointment to Labour’s call for the further regulation of bus services.
09-10-2014
Regional Coaching Conferences get underway in Yorkshire
A series of regional coaching conferences got underway on Tuesday when CPT's East Midlands and Yorkshire regions hosted a large gathering of members in Todwick, South Yorkshire.
03-10-2014
CPT News Release: Traffic Commissioner to speak at CPT Coaching Conference in Yorkshire
CPT, the trade association representing the operators of buses and coaches in the UK, is delighted to announce that Kevin Rooney, Traffic Commissioner for the North East will be providing the opening presentation at next week’s regional Coaching Conference in Yorkshire.
02-10-2014
CPT News Release: CPT welcomes Andy Warrender, Coaching Executive
CPT UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Warrender as Coaching Executive. Andy joins CPT on 6 October from Alexander Dennis Ltd, the country’s leading bus and coach manufacturer.
25-09-2014
Pensions auto enrolment - case studies
Smaller companies will soon be required to automatically enrol their employees into a pension scheme.
18-09-2014
Inside CPT - Scotland
Today, Thursday 18 September 2014, is an historic day for Scotland as voting takes place on a Referendum for Scottish independence. So what better occasion to speak to CPT’s team in Scotland – George Mair (Director), Paul White (Communication Manager and also CPT’s Director of Government Relations in Europe) and Jeremy Tinsley (General Manager).
09-09-2014
News Release: Bus pass funding vital to keep Britain’s economy and society moving
New research for Greener Journeys by KPMG LLP shows every £1 spent on free bus travel for older and disabled people generates over £2.87 of benefits for society and the wider economy.
04-09-2014
Bus Passenger Satisfaction Survey 2014
Passenger Focus is finalising plans for conducting the 2014 Bus Passenger Satisfaction Survey. This year the survey is expected to capture nearly 45,000 passenger views across England and Scotland.
28-08-2014
EU Categorisation of Infringements text agreed
The EU categorisation of infringements against the various rules for professional transport has been finalised and comes into force on 1 January 2016.
26-08-2014
CPT News Release: Bus services, better through working together
The bus industry has reacted with surprise to a report from the left wing think tank, the IPPR, calling for a return to a regulated system which comes on the back of the recent Passenger Focus report where passengers gave bus service a massive 88% satisfaction rating.
18-08-2014
CPT News Release: New Professional Accreditation for Bus and Coach Workshops
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today launched a new professional ‘Workshop Accreditation’ designed specifically for the bus and coach industry.
13-08-2014
The roadside is the wrong place to punish past mistakes, says CPT
CPT has responded to the DfT consultation on the treatment of Historical Drivers’ Hours offences saying the Government’s proposal amounts to “gold plating” of EU requirements, to the detriment of British workers and businesses.
01-08-2014
CPT Model Passenger Charter
CPT has produced a Model Passenger Charter to help members set out their own commitment to their passengers, to tell passengers what they can do if things go wrong, and to make them aware of the rights that they enjoy under EU legislation.
28-07-2014
CPT News Release: CPT and People 1st announce new professional accreditation for engineering managers
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), in conjunction with People 1st, has today launched a new industry professional standard – the Bus & Coach Engineering Manager Accreditation.
22-07-2014
News Release: Quality seminar programme an integral part of the Euro Bus Expo experience
A high quality seminar programme will once again be an integral part of the total show experience when Euro Bus Expo 2014 opens this November.
08-07-2014
Buses drive jobs and economic prosperity reveals landmark report
A new landmark research report for Greener Journeys – the campaign to promote sustainable travel – developed in partnership with the Department for Transport, shows the crucial role played by the bus in driving jobs and economic prosperity.
08-07-2014
CPT News Release: Case for bus priority goes up a gear
CPT, pteg, TfL, Greener Journeys and CBT have today launched Bus Priority Works, a new brochure setting out the case for bus priority schemes in a non-technical and compelling way.
04-07-2014
CPT News Release: New Training Aid for Bus Drivers Launched
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), working with the Department for Transport (DfT), Mental Health Action Group, People 1st, the Association of Trainers and trentbarton, has today announced the launch of a new training DVD aimed at assisting bus drivers in their dealings with customers who have hidden mental health conditions – one in four of the adult population.
23-06-2014
Bus Stop: Greener Journeys’ quarterly newsletter out now
The latest edition of Bus Stop takes a look at the recent Catch the Bus Week campaign.
17-06-2014
Highways Agency – Winter Campaign Evaluation
The Highways Agency is keen to have CPT members' views on the effectiveness of winter driving campaigns and help the Agency plan for the future.
05-06-2014
Taking a coach to a UK Airport?
Information for coach operators and group travel organisers dropping-off and/or picking-up passengers from UK airports can be found by clicking on the links below.
03-06-2014
CPT News Release: New Chairman for CPT’s Northern region
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), the trade association representing the operators of buses and coaches in the UK, is delighted to announce that Alistair Weir has been elected to the role of Chairman for its Northern Region.
02-06-2014
Heathrow Terminal 2: Bus stop allocation (arrivals)
A detailed map showing bus stop allocation for arrivals at Heathrow Airport, terminal 2, which opens on Wednesday 4 June, can be viewed and downloaded by clicking on the link below.
29-05-2014
Inside CPT - Communications
Over the last few months, CPT’s Communications Director, Chris Nice, and Deputy Director, Pauline Gaunt, have attended CPT Regional meetings across England, Scotland and Wales to demonstrate the new CPT website, Compliance Manual and Coach Parking Locator, and also the Busforus website. But let’s find out a bit more about them.
27-05-2014
CPT News Release: Your voice in Europe
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), in recognition of the importance the EU plays in the day to day operations of its members, has enhanced its voice in Europe.
20-05-2014
STC’s revised standards for local bus services “A great improvement” says CPT
Following widespread criticism of her initial efforts, the Senior Traffic Commissioner has consulted on a substantially reworked set of guidance and directions for the operation of local bus services, including the vexed question of punctuality.
14-05-2014
CPT News Release: Buses - A modern day success story
CPT UK was disappointed to read the latest report by the IPPR “Purchasing Power – Making Consumer Markets Work for Everyone” which fails to recognise that the commercialised bus market outside London has stemmed the decline in bus patronage (which was huge prior to 1986) and has led to greater competition and passenger choice.
08-05-2014
Proposed changes to bus registrations - CPT responds to DfT consultation
CPT has responded to DfT’s consultation on proposed changes to bus registrations to implement the Competition Commission’s remedies.
07-05-2014
Gillian Merron appointed Chief Executive of the Board of Deputies of British Jews
Many congratulations to Gillian Merron, former transport Minister and current Chair of Bus Users UK, on her appointment as Chief Executive of the Board of Deputies of British Jews.
01-05-2014
CPT News Release: Mike Morgan joins CPT
CPT has announced that former routeONE editor and bus and coach industry stalwart, Mike Morgan has joined the industry’s trade association as a Coaching Consultant.
29-04-2014
Baroness Kramer hops on board Catch the Bus Week
Transport Minister Baroness Kramer met with Greener Journeys and senior bus industry leaders on a silver-painted New Routemaster bus today to support Catch the Bus Week, a major drive to get the public out of cars and onto the bus.
16-04-2014
Vienna: New bus and coach traffic restrictions
New bus and coach traffic restriction in Vienna will come into force on 1 May 2014.
16-04-2014
Enforcement issues in Spain
Members should be aware that Spanish enforcement authorities carry out regular control checks, especially in the Catalan area.
11-04-2014
Role of the bus to be commemorated at Euro Bus Expo
Marking 100 years since the start of the First World War, organisers of Europe’s premier trade fair of 2014, Euro Bus Expo, will commemorate the role played by buses and their drivers during the conflict, at the event this autumn.
10-04-2014
Improving Compliance Bulletins
CPT issues regular Improving Compliance Bulletins to assist operators to stay on the right side of the Regulations.
04-04-2014
CPT News Release: CPT prompts policy change
Following representation from the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK, DVSA has today confirmed that changes are to be made to the interpretation of the Driver CPC for new drivers entering the industry.
03-04-2014
CPT News Release: Devizes named CPT’s 20th ‘Coach Friendly’ location
Devizes in Wiltshire has been awarded CPT’s Coach Friendly status, the 20th location in the UK to now hold the title.
03-04-2014
CPT News Release: ‘Project Coach’ hailed a success as Burnham-on-Sea receives ‘Coach Friendly’ status
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) is pleased to announce that the coastal town of Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset has been awarded ‘Coach Friendly’ status.
31-03-2014
CPT News Release: New interpretation and translation service
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) is pleased to announce that an interpretation and translation service is now available to CPT members operating in Europe.
26-03-2014
CPT News Release: Bus passenger satisfaction rates hit an all time high
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today welcomed results of the latest Bus Passenger Survey carried out by Passenger Focus. The Survey shows that 88% of bus passengers in the areas covered are satisfied with their bus services.
06-03-2014
Construction works on the M25 coming soon
Following the Highway Agency's construction works on the M25, between junctions 5-7 and 23-25, in the spring they will be opening the road to operate as 'All Lane Running' (all lanes open to traffic, with no hard shoulder).
20-02-2014
Community Transport - update
Members are aware that CPT remains fully engaged with the issues surrounding Community Transport services and the impact on our Members’ operations.
18-02-2014
Stonehenge: Exclusive groups-only shuttle service
An exclusive groups-only shuttle service at Stonehenge has being introduced on a trial basis by English Heritage.
18-02-2014
Coach Parking facilities on The Mall
Following negotiations between CPT, Westminster Council and The Royal Parks, coach parking facilities on The Mall have changed and will now be open from 9am to 6pm (or dusk) on Monday to Saturday.
17-02-2014
DVSA News Release: More flexibility for trainers booking bus and lorry tests
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has made it easier for instructors to make short notice changes to bus and lorry practical driving tests.
13-02-2014
DfT Release: Transport Secretary meets with bus industry to help tackle weather disruption
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has chaired an urgent resilience meeting with the bus and coach operators to ensure that all necessary extra services are in place to reduce the impacts of severe weather, and to plan for further capacity that may be needed should adverse conditions continue or spread to other parts of the country.
13-02-2014
CPT News Release: Operators tell Secretary of State "we are keeping Britain open for business"
A delegation of senior bus and coach operators, along with CPT’s Chairman and CEO, this morning met with Patrick McLoughlin to brief him on the additional work the industry continues to undertake in order to help keep Britain moving during the current severe weather crisis.
10-02-2014
CPT News Release: Steven Salmon appointed President of the IRU Social Affairs Commission
CPT is delighted to announce that Steven Salmon, CPT's Director of Policy Development, has been elected President of the IRU’s Social Affairs Commission.
30-01-2014
Community Transport update from CPT President Chris Owens
As CPT’s newly elected President for 2014, I am looking forward to working with CPT and members to raise the profile of our industry. Something very close to our hearts is the issue of Community Transport. You will therefore be interested to see the letter below (click on link) updating you on the latest developments and also seeking your help to gather more ammunition to continue to fight for the level playing field we all wish to see.
29-01-2014
DfT announcements on drivers' hours/rest breaks and digital tachograph download periods
Members will wish to be aware of two announcements today from DfT relating to drivers hours and rest breaks, and digital tachograph download periods. These changes have been made as part of the Government's Red Tape Challenge which aims to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.
27-01-2014
The effectiveness of bus priority - hard facts wanted!
Bus priority measures can be tough to get in – and difficult to keep in – as recent developments in Liverpool have shown.
23-01-2014
CPT News Release: Chris Owens appointed CPT President for 2014
Chris Owens, Managing Director of Alpine Travel, has been appointed CPT President for 2014. He takes over from Ipswich Buses MD, Malcolm Robson.
22-01-2014
CPT Mobility Scooter Code
CPT's Code of Practice for the use and acceptance of Mobility Scooters on low floor buses was launched in 2014.
20-01-2014
CPT Wales: Welsh Government statement on changes to administering bus funding
Edwina Hart AM, Minister for Economy, Science and Transport issued a Cabinet Statement very late on Friday about RTSG bus funding. A copy of this statement is available from the link below.
10-01-2014
Taking a coach to the Slovak Republic - Electronic toll collection
Members taking a coach to the Slovak Republic will wish to be aware of changes to the system for collecting electronic tolls.
08-01-2014
New Year message from the Chief Executive
Simon Posner, CPT's Chief Executive, has written to all CPT members with his New Year message, thanking members for their continued support of the work CPT does on behalf of the industry.
02-01-2014
DfT Release: More people choosing greener journeys
Efforts to make it easier for people to choose greener ways of travelling to and from public transport hubs are working, according to a new report.
11-12-2013
Buses in Crisis: A report on bus funding across England and Wales
Research published today by the Campaign for Better Transport shows that this year 47 per cent of local authorities have cut their support for buses.
11-12-2013
CPT News Release: CPT initiative helps passengers with hidden disabilities
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT UK) has launched a scheme to help passengers with hidden disabilities.
10-12-2013
7th RDA Coach Tourism Federation
The RDA International Coach Tourism Federation's 7th RDA Commonwealth Seminar will take place on Thursday 20 February 2014 in the Queen Anne Room, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland. Speakers include Deiter Gauf, CEO RDA International Coach Tourism Federation, and Dr Patrick Partridge, RDA Representative for Great Britain, Northern Ireland & the Commonwealth.
29-11-2013
CPT News Release: CPT publishes guides to help operators minimise the risk of incurring Fixed Penalty Points
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT UK) in conjunction with VOSA and People 1st has published two helpful guides for its members to help minimise the risk of incurring fixed penalty fines.
13-11-2013
CPT meets new CTA chief executive
The new Chief Executive of the Community Transport Association, Bill Freeman, paid a visit to CPT's Headquarters recently and met with CPT’s CEO Simon Posner and Director of Policy Development Steven Salmon. Here you can download a note of their wide ranging and amicable discussion about the future alignment of the commercial and charity sectors to meet community needs.
13-11-2013
CPT response to Senior Traffic Commissioner consultation on Statutory Guidance and Directions
CPT has responded to the Senior Traffic Commissioner's consultation on her proposed Statutory Guidance and Directions on Local Bus Services.
13-11-2013
IRU priorities for 2014
CPT does a lot of its international work through the umbrella bodies IRU and UITP.
05-11-2013
Laden vehicles: testing reminder from the Driving Standards Agency
New rules on bringing laden vehicles for driving tests in some categories start on 15 November 2013.
04-11-2013
Tendering Road Passenger Transport Contracts – Best Practice Guidance
Today, the Department published revised guidance to local authorities on best practice when procuring local bus services and other types of road passenger transport.
29-10-2013
CPT News Release: CPT and TfL launch Tourist Coach Action Plan for London
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT UK) and Transport for London (TfL) have today launched the Tourist Coach Action Plan, a strategy which sets out a list of achievable actions and goals designed to improve the experience for coach tour operators/drivers coming into the capital.
15-10-2013
CPT evidence to Transport Select Committee on Winter Resilience
CPT has submitted written evidence to the House of Commons Transport Select Committee for its inquiry into Winter Resilience in Transport.
09-10-2013
Baroness Kramer named as Minister responsible for buses
Following this week's reshuffle Baroness Kramer has been confirmed as the new buses minister. Her full portfolio is as follows:-
09-10-2013
Having problems logging in to our newly refreshed site?
Welcome to the newly refreshed CPT website. Our new website has a more modern look and feel. Navigation is easier, the search facility has been enhanced, and each of our Regions and Committees has its own designated area.
04-10-2013
Additional funding announced to bring 55 low carbon buses into service
Government schemes to provide more carbon-cutting buses and reduce pollution from existing buses are being extended. Speaking at industry event Coach and Bus Live (2 October 2013) Transport Minister Norman Baker announced additional money will be made available to bring 55 more low carbon buses into service and to retro-fit dozens more to clean up their exhaust fumes.
03-10-2013
Senior Traffic Commissioner publishes revised statutory guidance
The Senior Traffic Commissioner, Beverley Bell, has today (3 October 2013) published revised statutory guidance documents, following consultation with the industry.
03-10-2013
VOSA News Release: First time pass rates improve again
Pass rates at annual test continue to improve across the board according to VOSA’s 2012/13 effectiveness report published today. Figures show that the pass rates at annual test continue to rise; including an 81.5% first time pass rate for buses, 77.6% for Heavy Goods Vehicles and 84.3% for trailers.
01-10-2013
National Minimum Wage rates increase (from 1 October 2013)
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates will increase from 1 October 2013.
01-10-2013
The CPT logo - how and where to use
At this week’s Coach & Bus Live Show, CPT is launching a refreshed website complete with a new, simple and contemporary company logo.
25-09-2013
CPT News Release: Transport Minister & Brooke Kinsella MBE launch young person’s bus site
Transport Minister Norman Baker and youth campaigner Brooke Kinsella MBE have today launched a newly improved version of BUSFORUS, the UK bus industry’s young person’s bus travel site.
05-09-2013
CPT News Release: Transport Minister & Brooke Kinsella MBE launch young person’s bus site
CPT London &South East Coach Parking Committee is working on the serious issues surrounding setting down and picking up passengers and coach parking in London.
04-09-2013
Clean Bus Technology Fund
DfT announced on 30 August the 11 local authorities to be awarded grants from the Clean Bus Technology Fund.
29-08-2013
Inside CPT - Sue Mullen
This time we meet CPT’s new Regional Manager for the North Western Region – Sue Mullen – who joined us this week after a 16 year career in VOSA.
21-08-2013
CPT Transport Manager Workshops
EU Directive 1071/2009 came into force in December 2011 and redefined the role of Transport Managers within the Operating Licensing regime for the first time since S82 of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 came into operation.
12-08-2013
CPT News Release: CPT Legal Helpline - a new 24/7 member service
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has launched a new and improved service for members designed to support legal compliance and provide emergency 24/7 cover. The new service can be used by members free of charge for the first 30 minutes.
05-07-2013
CPT News Release: CPT welcomes the conclusion of the Bus Subsidy review
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has welcomed the conclusion to the Department for Transport’s review of the system of bus subsidies. Commenting on Transport Minister Norman Baker’s announcement, Chief Executive Simon Posner said:
20-06-2013
Dft Press Release: Improving services for motorists
Motorists and businesses will benefit from more convenient and cost effective motoring services - such as driving tests and goods vehicle testing - under changes announced today (20 June 2013) by Roads Minister Stephen Hammond.
19-06-2013
Welcome to Greener Journeys’ latest Quarterly Newsletter.
We hope you enjoy reading about some of the great campaigns we have been involved in recently and the crucial role buses play in so many areas of our lives.
11-06-2013
Welcome to Greener Journeys’ latest Quarterly Newsletter.
We hope you enjoy reading about some of the great campaigns we have been involved in recently and the crucial role buses play in so many areas of our lives.
10-06-2013
Inside CPT - Graham Sutton
This time we meet CPT's Committee Executive, Graham Sutton. Graham provides the administrative and secretariat support for the majority of CPT’s Committees and Groups.
04-06-2013
CPT News Release: Bus industry responds to criticism of BSOG regime
CPT (Confederation of Passenger Transport UK), the national trade association for bus, coach and light rail operators, is seeking to recruit a full-time Regional Manager based in the North West of England.
29-05-2013
New database for mobility scooter users launched
Mobility scooter users now for the first time have access to a comprehensive database of suitable models that can be carried on public transport, which was one of the key findings of a research report commissioned by the Department for Transport.
01-05-2013
CPT's evidence to the Transport Select Committee: Local Authority Parking Enforcement
CPT has submitted written evidence to the House of Commons Transport Select Committee's inquiry into Local Authority Parking Enforcement.
25-04-2013
CPT News Release: Practical Compliance Workshop hailed a “huge success”
Over 160 members gathered at Centurion Travel in Midsomer Norton, Somerset on Wednesday (24/04) for CPT’s latest Practical Compliance Workshop.
22-04-2013
New system recognises professional driver trainers
A new register to recognise the skills and qualifications of bus and coach driver trainers is now available from the passenger transport sector’s careers website, Careers that Move.
27-03-2013
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts
New advice from the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission on unfair terms in consumer contracts is likely to change the unfair terms regime in the UK by summer 2014.
26-03-2013
CPT News Release: Inaugural 'Transport Managers Workshop' a Huge Success
Last week (20 March) CPT hosted a pilot Transport Managers Workshop at Manchester Collegefor members in its North Western region.
18-03-2013
CPT News Release: Another year of high passenger satisfaction ratings
“Let’s accentuate the positive – 84% satisfaction (over 1.9bn passenger journeys) and try to address the negative” says industry body.
25-02-2013
CPT News Release: Chesterfield Awarded CPT's 'Coach Friendly' Status
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), the trade association representing the UK’s bus, coach and light rail industries, has today announced that Chesterfield has been awarded with its prestigious ‘Coach Friendly’ status.
26-12-2012
CPT News Release: Shrewsbury wins 2012 Coach Friendly Town Award
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today announced that, the town of Shrewsbury has been awarded with their prestigious ‘Coach Friendly Town Award’.
16-08-2018
A word from the President
Midsummer in mid Wales sounds like some intriguing Agatha Christie novel but in reality it was an accurate description of two fantastic days I spent last week in Aberystwyth at the Wales Coach Commission summer meeting. (I say two days but I really mean 12 hours - the rest of the time was spent getting there and back!)
16-08-2018
Newsline
The latest edition of CPT's weekly newsletter for members, Newsline, is now available to view by clicking on the link below.
15-08-2018
Coaching Matters
The latest edition of Coaching Matters is now available for you to view and download by clicking on the links below. To subscribe to receive Coaching Matters direct to your inbox, please email CPT's Coaching Manager Andy Warrender.
14-08-2018
Compliance Manual updates
The following updates have been made to the CPT Compliance Manual:
21-06-2018
CPT News Release: CPT says LGA announcement on cuts to Local Authority funded bus services is “distorted” and “misleading”
Responding to today’s announcement from the Local Government Association (LGA) which claims that nearly half of all bus routes are under threat due to local government funding cuts, Simon Posner, Chief Executive of the CPT, said:
11-06-2018
CPT News Release: Mayor’s LEZ announcement could hit London’s tourism economy by up to £186m*
The UK’s coach industry is dismayed to learn that the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that all coaches and buses visiting the capital from October 2020 will be required to meet the Euro VI emission standard within the existing LEZ.
22-05-2018
CPT Data Protection Policy
To meet its requirements under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), CPT has produced a data protection policy, which is available to download below.
21-05-2018
CPT News Release: Bus and coach operators could save £££s with CPT Energy
CPT has today launched CPT Energy, a new service dedicated to helping members get the very best rates from utility providers for their business energy (gas and electric).
02-05-2018
CPT News Release: CPT responds to DfT consultation on the use of s19/22 permits
CPT calls for “clear, concise and enforceable regulations to ensure passenger safety”
Responding to the consultation on DfT’s controversial plans to reduce the types of work that community transport charities can do under a permit, the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK’s (CPT) has asked for rules that are simple, fair and clear.
25-04-2018
Notice period and process for bus service registrations in England has changed
The Public Service Vehicles (Registration of Local Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 came into force on Tuesday 24 April. The Government announced its intention to make the change when discussing secondary legislation under the Bus Services Act, and the SI was laid before Parliament during the Easter recess but these Regulations were made and introduced without any communication to the industry or local authorities. At the time of writing, the OTC website has no mention of the new requirements.
09-04-2018
CPT News Release: Coach retrofit survey - your help needed
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today published a short online survey designed to help the industry during its on-going discussions with key decision makers regarding the five proposed Clean Air Zones and London ULEZ/LEZ.
15-03-2018
CPT News Release: Bus Passengers give a ringing endorsement to their local services
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today welcomed results of the latest Transport Focus “Bus Passenger Survey” which shows that satisfaction rates have risen to an average of 88% - one per cent higher than the previous year.
01-02-2018
CPT News Release: Martin Dean appointed CPT President for 2018
CPT is delighted to announce that Martin Dean, Managing Director, Bus Development at the Go-Ahead Group has been appointed CPT President for 2018. He takes over from Ian Luckett, Director of Lucketts Travel.
30-01-2018
Newsline Special: Ian Luckett, signing off!
The latest Newsline Special, along with previous editions, is available for you to view and download from the links below.
22-11-2017
Steven Salmon receives 'Services to the bus industry' Gold Award
CPT's Director of Policy Development, Steven Salmon, received the Gold Award for 'Services to the Bus Industry' at yesterday's (21 November) UK Bus Awards ceremony in London.
20-11-2017
CPT Scotland News Release: Bus industry urges politicians to back positive, practical changes for passengers
Bus operators in Scotland are calling for practical change to help buses flourish and deliver better services for the country’s bus passengers.
15-11-2017
CPT News Release: CPT and TruTac launch ‘Daily Checks’ app
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today launched ‘CPT Daily Checks’, a complete first-use and daily walk round check app designed specifically for the bus and coach industry.
04-10-2017
New Supplier Member website goes live
CPT has launched a new website dedicated to the work and products of our 125+ supplier members, and seven commercial partners.
04-10-2017
New CPT Today newsletter out now!
The latest edition of CPT Today, our annual newsletter detailing all the latest news, views and updates in the UK's bus and coach industry, is available for you to view and download from the link below.
28-09-2017
CPT News Release: Mark Purchase joins CPT's Operations Team
CPT is delighted to welcome Mark Purchase to CPT’s Operations Team.
05-09-2017
CPT News Release: Bus industry welcomes Welsh Government funding to boost bus travel
The Confederation of Passenger Transport Cymru (CPT), the professional trade association of the bus and coach industry, has given a warm welcome to the Welsh Government’s announcement of network funding to boost bus travel in Wales.
03-08-2017
CPT News Release: Britain’s bus services still delivering for passengers
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has responded robustly to criticisms of the bus industry by the Labour Party, pointing out that bus services continue to achieve record levels of customer satisfaction with an approval rating of 87% as measured by the independent customer watchdog Transport Focus.
08-06-2017
A Little Bit of Politics
It's Polling Day. CPT's in-house political pundit is in action again and predicting the outcome of today's General Election.
26-05-2017
CPT News Release: Newmarket’s National Heritage Centre receives ‘Coach Friendly’ status
CPT has today (Friday 26 May) presented The National Heritage Centre for Horseracing & Sporting Art in Newmarket with its prestigious Coach Friendly Visitor Attraction status.
25-05-2017
CPT News Release: CPT intervention continues to benefit coach operators
Coach operators sending vehicles to the continent will continue to benefit from CPT intervention at European level when the "Loi Macron" for posted workers is introduced France.
28-04-2017
CPT News Release: Bus Services Act 2017
CPT has today welcomed Royal Assent of the Bus Services Act 2017 and has confirmed its on-going support for the new partnership measures that will see operators able to continue to operate in a commercial market thereby providing the best possible service to passengers.
25-04-2017
Bus Services Act 2017
The Bus Services Bill completed its passage through Parliament on 25 April and received Royal Assent on 27 April 2017.
24-04-2017
CPT News Release: CPT welcomes new independent research showing how buses contribute to improving air quality
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today welcomed new independent research published by Greener Journeys which demonstrates that buses are an integral part of the solution to improving air quality.
20-04-2017
Richard Turfitt appointed as Senior Traffic Commissioner (from Gov.UK)
Richard Turfitt has been appointed as the new Senior Traffic Commissioner by Transport Minister John Hayes.
22-03-2017
CPT News Release: Bus passenger satisfaction levels remain at high levels despite increasing road congestion
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today welcomed results of the latest Transport Focus “Bus Passenger Survey” which shows that satisfaction rates have risen to 87% - one per cent higher than scores recorded in the previous year.
23-02-2017
CPT News Release: CPT Cymru welcomes the reinstatement of MyTravelPass for young people
CPT Cymru has welcomed the Welsh Government’s reinstatement of the MyTravelPass (MTP) discount travel scheme for younger people.
08-02-2017
Austrian wage controls - CPT lobbies Austrian Ambassador
CPT’s Chief Executive, Simon Posner, has written to the Austrian Ambassador expressing members’ anger and frustration at the recently introduced minimum wage legislation and the burdensome documentary requirements.
26-01-2017
CPT News Release: Ian Luckett appointed CPT President for 2017
CPT is delighted to announce that Ian Luckett, Director of Lucketts Travel, has been appointed CPT President for 2017. He takes over from John Birtwistle, Head of Policy at FirstGroup UK’s Bus Division.
19-01-2017
CPT News Release: New Manager for CPT’s Northern & Yorkshire Regions
CPT is pleased to announce that Andrew McGuinness has been appointed to the new role of Regional Manager for its Northern and Yorkshire regions. Andrew took up his post on Monday 16 January.
10-01-2017
CPT News Release: Bus and coach operators keeping us on the move
CPT member operators are out in force this week, helping to keep the country moving during the industrial disputes on the London Underground and national rail network.
08-12-2016
CPT responds to Government consultation on Clean Air Zones
CPT has responded to the DEFRA consultation on Clean Air Zones.
08-11-2016
CPT News Release: Early introduction of ULEZ could hit London’s tourism econom
Benefits of Coach Tourism to the London Economy, a report commissioned by CPT and produced by world renowned transport consultants, Steer Davies Gleave, has revealed that the early introduction of the Central London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) could hit London’s tourism economy by up to £115m over the next 15 years.
21-09-2016
CPT News Release: Bus industry welcomes tough action taken by Traffic Commissioner for Wales
CPT Cymru has welcomed the strong action taken by Nick Jones, the Traffic Commissioner for Wales, against defunct bus operator GHA Coaches, following a public inquiry in Welshpool today (20 September). The company, who were not
16-09-2016
CPT News Release: Bus industry welcomes measures to support local bus services
CPT Cymru, the professional trade association of the bus and coach industry in Wales has today (16 September) welcomed Welsh Government proposals to support the industry.
08-09-2016
CPT News Release: Inverness recognised for offering a ‘true Highland welcome’ to coaches
The city of Inverness is the latest recipient of CPT’s prestigious ‘Coach Friendly’ status. The status, which now has over 25 holders from across the UK, acknowledges the commitment made by Inverness to understand and meet the requirements of coaches, drivers and passengers arriving in the city.
02-09-2016
New £1 coin - are you ready?
The Royal Mint is conducting a survey to track and assess the level of industry awareness for the new £1 coin.
19-08-2016
CPT News Release: Southend-on-Sea confirms it is “open to coaches”
Following a recent meeting between Southend Borough Council and CPT officials, the seaside town has confirmed that new and improved coaching facilities - providing over 100 free parking spaces for coaches and additional set-down and pick-up points - have opened since the closure (July 2016) of the long standing Seaway Coach Park.
21-07-2016
New safety cards for coach drivers and passengers
CPT has produced two safety cards for CPT member drivers and their passengers.
18-07-2016
New safety cards for coach drivers and passengers
CPT has produced two safety cards for CPT member drivers and their passengers.
30-06-2016
CPT News Release: All change in CPT’s Midlands regions
CPT has today announced that Phil Bateman MBE (pic), its long-serving Manager for the West Midlands region, will be leaving his post at the end of June in order to spend more time in his day-to-day role as Councillor for Wednesfield North.
24-06-2016
CPT News Release: Conwy and Betws y Coed join Llandudno in achieving CPT’s Coach Friendly status
Two of north Wales’ most popular inland resorts, Conwy and Betws y Coed, have been awarded CPT’s prestigious Coach Friendly towns, cities & villages status.
24-06-2016
EU Referendum result
The possible political implications of the EU Referendum result are set out in a paper by independent political consultants, Interel.
23-06-2016
CPT News Release: Industry first as Epsom Coaches achieves all CPT Accreditations
Epsom Coaches has become the first operator to have staff achieve all three of CPT’s professionally recognised bus and coach industry manager accreditations - Bus Operations Manager, Coach Manager and Engineering Manager.
20-06-2016
CPT News Release: London coach parking trial extended
Following a midterm review of its London coach parking trial at Camberwell and Stockwell bus garages, CPT is pleased to announce that the initial 6 week period due to end on 24 June has been extended through until the Autumn.
10-06-2016
CPT News Release: CPT secures major win for UK coach operators
The UK’s coach operators travelling in France stand to benefit from a major concession to new French rules on minimum wages and conditions thanks to the role played by CPT’s Director of Policy Development, Steven Salmon.
23-05-2016
CPT News Release: Bus Services Bill - CPT Comment
CPT today promised to work with the Government and all key stakeholders to ensure that the Bus Services Bill (published 20 May) produces the best possible results for passengers and bus operators alike.
06-05-2016
CPT News Release: CPT secures 1000 extra parking spaces for coaches in London
CPT has teamed up with bus operator Go-Ahead to provide an extra 1000 coach parking spaces in central London this spring. Starting from Monday 16 May, 30 coach parking spaces will be available to CPT Members each day at Go-Ahead’s Camberwell (20) and Stockwell (10) bus depots for a 6-week trial period (ends Friday 24 June).
05-05-2016
CPT News Release: Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop recognised as being Coach Friendly
Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop is the first tourist location in Scotland to receive CPT’s new Coach Friendly Visitor Attraction status.
14-04-2016
CPT News Release: TfL and CPT launch London Coach Parking Map
Senior officials from Transport for London (TfL) and the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) have today launched the new London Coach Parking Map.
31-03-2016
CPT News Release: Seaside resorts receive CPT ‘Coach Friendly’ status
Bournemouth and Blackpool are the latest towns to receive CPT’s prestigious ‘Coach Friendly’ Towns, Cities & Villages status.
31-03-2016
CPT News Release: Lynda Waltho appointed as Area Director for the Midlands region
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) is delighted to announce the appointment of Lynda Waltho as Area Director for the Midlands Region.
24-03-2016
CPT News Release: CPT launch new ‘Coach Friendly’ Attraction status
Last week at the British Tourism & Travel Show (BTTS) in Birmingham, CPT launched the Coach Friendly Visitor Attraction status – a new industry standard designed to recognise and reward tourist attractions that go the extra mile to provide a warm welcome to groups arriving by coach.
14-03-2016
CPT News Release: Bus Passenger Satisfaction remains at high levels
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today welcomed results of the latest Transport Focus “Bus Passenger Survey” which shows that satisfaction rates remain at exceptionally high levels.
01-02-2016
Pictures from CPT Annual Dinner 2016
A selection of pictures from last Thursday's (28/01) CPT Annual Dinner at the London Lancaster Hotel are now available to view on our Flickr pages.
28-01-2016
CPT News Release: John Birtwistle appointed CPT president for 2016
CPT is delighted to announce that John Birtwistle, Head of Policy at FirstGroup UK’s Bus Division, has been appointed CPT President for 2016. He takes over from Bill Hiron, MD of Stephensons of Essex.
18-01-2016
Stuttgart Smog Alarm in place
From Monday January 18th, Stuttgart (Germany) has initiated a smog alarm.
07-12-2015
CPT News Release: Nottingham makes u-turn on proposed changes to coach parking in city centre
Following representation from CPT and two of its leading coach operator members, Nottingham City Council has confirmed that its proposed relocation of the bus stand on Mount Street (to South Sherwood Street) is no longer being pursued and no further changes to the layout of this area will be made.
25-11-2015
CPT News Release: Bus industry welcomes BSOG being retained at current levels
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) is delighted to learn that Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) will remain at current levels, despite cuts to DfT’s budget announced today through the Autumn Statement.
03-11-2015
CPT News Release: ‘Six of the best’ from McGill’s receive industry accreditation
The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, has presented CPT’s prestigious Bus & Coach Engineering Manager Accreditation to six members of the McGill’s Buses team.
03-11-2015
CPT News Release: Perth achieves 'Coach Friendly' Status
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today (3 November) presented the City of Perth with its prestigious ‘Coach Friendly’ status. The status acknowledges the commitment that the City of Perth has made to understanding the requirements of coaches and welcoming their drivers and passengers to the city centre.
21-10-2015
CPT News Release: Northern Bus Summit - 2 December 2015
The triennial Bus Summit organisedby the Confederation of Passenger Transport in the north of England has become an established part of the bus industry calendar.
05-10-2015
Pictures from Coach & Bus Live 2015
A selection of CPT pictures from this year's Coach & Bus Live show are now available to view and download from our Flickr page.
30-09-2015
CPT News Release: Traffic Commissioner launches new industry accreditations
Kevin Rooney, the Traffic Commissioner for the north east of England, has today launched two new and professionally-recognised bus and coach industry accreditations at Coach & Bus Live in Birmingham.
30-09-2015
CPT News Release: New mental health awareness training DVD for coach drivers
Kevin Rooney (pic), Traffic Commissioner for the north east of England, has today launched a new training aid designed to assist coach drivers in their dealings with passengers who have hidden mental health conditions – that’s a quarter of the population.
17-09-2015
CPT response to the CMA Ticketing Block Exemption review
CPT has responded to the Competition & Markets Authority review of the Ticketing Block Exemption.
07-09-2015
CPT News Release: Simple traffic measures could cut pollution and journey times, says transport coalition ahead of major bus priority campaign
Congested towns and urban centres could be made clearer and greener if buses were given greater priority on the roads, an unprecedented coalition of transport groups have announced today.
06-09-2015
European Commission Study on Passenger Transport by Coach in Europe
The EC would welcome the views of CPT Members as part of its study on Passenger Transport by coach in Europe.
14-08-2015
CPT News Release: New ‘Coach Welcome Scheme’ allows coaches and passengers to fly through Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport in partnership with CPT UK has launched a new Coach Welcome Scheme to assist with the quick and easy movement of coaches and passengers through the airport’s busy collection and drop-off areas.
06-08-2015
A tribute to David Watson
CPT is very sad to have to announe the death of David Watson, CPT's former Director of Government Relations in Europe.
04-08-2015
Greener Journeys' Bus Stop Quarterly Newsletter out now
The latest edition of Greener Journeys' quarterly newsletter, Bus Stop, is available for your to view from the link below.
29-06-2015
CPT News Release: Buses in Wales vital to communities and economic growth
A new report published today by CPT Cymru, the trade association representing the operators of buses and coaches in Wales, reveals that buses continue to play a key and vital role in keeping communities moving whilst also delivering economic growth.
25-06-2015
CPT News Release: Helpful clarification from the European Commission on the use of tachographs on short journeys
Following an official approach to the European Commission, the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has received helpful clarification concerning the use of tachographs on short regular services which do not involve stops en route.
24-06-2015
CPT News Release: New Tachograph Analysis service for CPT Members
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today launched ‘CPT Tacho Analysis’, a new specialist tachograph analysis service for members.
18-06-2015
Chris Owens - my adventures in Tanzania for Transaid
CPT's President for 2014, Chris Owens, has completed his cycle ride across Tanzania for transport charity Transaid.
12-06-2015
CPT News Release: CPT Chairman, Ian Morgan, awarded the OBE
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) is delighted to learn that CPT Chairman, Ian Morgan, has been awarded the OBE by Her Majesty the Queen in the Birthday Honours.
21-05-2015
CPT News Release: Coach parking in London - constructive talks held with TfL
As part of the ongoing dialogue aimed at improving the experience for coach operators and their customers, the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) arranged a high level meeting with TfL in conjunction with the London Tour Coach Operators Association (LTCOA) on 20 May to discuss a wide range of issues which continue to be a major cause of concern to operators in London.
19-05-2015
CPT Coach Operators take centre stage at National Coach Tourism Awards
The winners of this year’s NCTAs, hosted by Coach Monthly Magazine, were announced last Thursday (14/05) evening at a ceremony held at the West Midlands Safari Park. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the awards brought together over 400 industry professionals to recognise and celebrate excellence and innovation across the sector.
08-05-2015
Quick links to CPT publications
Click on the links below to view and download some of the most popular CPT publications and materials.
07-05-2015
Inside CPT - Keith McNally
In this week’s edition of Newsline you can read about the new line-up in CPT’s Operations Team. Keith McNally, former Regional Manager of the Yorkshire and East Midlands Regions, has taken up the newly created role of Operations Manager based in Drury House, London. Keith will be no stranger to Members in his former regions, but let’s find out more about him.
05-05-2015
CPT News Release: New Operational & Technical Executive for CPT
CPT is pleased to announce that John Taylor has been appointed to the new role of Operational & Technical Executive at Drury House. John took up the post on Tuesday 5 May.
23-04-2015
CPT News Release: Stephen Smith elected Chair of the European Alliance for Coach Tourism
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) is delighted to announce that Stephen Smith, Operations Director, has been elected Chairman of the European Alliance for Coach Tourism (EACT) for 2015/16.
14-04-2015
CPT News Release: Nantwich awarded ‘coach friendly’ status
The market town of Nantwich in east Cheshire has been awarded CPT’s ‘Coach Friendly’ status. Nantwich becomes the 22nd holder of this prestigious title - the fifth location in the North West - along with Southport, Chester, Bury and Liverpool.
13-04-2015
CPT News Release: CPT welcomes additional and improved coach parking facilities at Stonehenge
CPT has today (13 April) welcomed the news that English Heritage is proposing to increase the number of coach parking spaces available at Stonehenge, whilst also making improvements to the main facilities available to group tours.
13-04-2015
CPT News Release: Golden Boy first coach operator to receive CPT Workshop Accreditation
Golden Boy Coaches of Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire have become the first coach operator to achieve CPT’s new and professionally-recognised Workshop Accreditation.
09-04-2015
CPT News Release: Improving safety on public transport in the West Midlands
Speaking after a meeting with CPT members in the West Midlands this morning, Police & Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands, David Jamieson, applauded the work carried out in the region to help improve safety on public transport.
08-04-2015
CPT News Release: Changes to CPT’s Regional and Operations Teams
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today announced the following changes to its teams in the East Midlands, Yorkshire and London & South East, and also the Operations Department at Drury House
07-04-2015
CPT News Release: Bus industry surprised by ‘lack of understanding on transport economics’
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK, the trade association representing the UK’s bus and coach operators, is surprised to learn that transport union RMT is demanding a public inquiry into bus companies who are ‘profiting by refusing to pass oil price cuts on to passengers’.
23-03-2015
CPT News Release: Survey proves PLUSBUS is just the ticket for regular bus and train passengers
A nationwide discount-priced ticket for combined train and bus travel is growing in popularity, new research shows.
16-03-2015
CPT News Release: ECMF publishes blueprint to double use of EU collective land passenger transport by 2025
European Citizens’ Mobility Forum proposes an Action Programme blueprint to EU policy decision-makers with the aim of doubling use of collective land passenger transport by 2025.
12-03-2015
CPT News Release: Bus passenger satisfaction levels remain at an all time high
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today welcomed results of the latest Bus Passenger Survey carried out by Passenger Focus which show that satisfaction rates have remained at exceptionally high levels.
06-03-2015
CPT News Release: First and Arriva join forces to launch bus stop announcement app for blind and visually impaired passengers
Two of the UK’s biggest bus groups, First and Arriva, in partnership with the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) have today launched a new, state of the artNext [Bus] Stop AnnouncementSmartphone app, which could revolutionise bus travel for blind and visually impaired passengers.
05-03-2015
Inside CPT - Bethan Maude
Bethan Maude has been with CPT for just over a year now and Members may have seen her covering reception and dealing with all sorts of Member queries including website passwords. So let’s find out a bit more about her.
23-02-2015
CPT News Release: ‘Outstanding’ Ipswich Buses first to receive new industry accreditation
Ipswich Buses have today become the first recipient of CPT’s new and professionally-recognised Workshop Accreditation.
05-02-2015
CPT responds to the latest draft Reliability and Punctuality Standards
CPT has responded in forthright terms to the latest draft of the Traffic Commissioners’ reliability and punctuality standards, which will be set out in Statutory Document 14 “Local Bus Services”.
30-01-2015
CPT President 2015: Bill Hiron's speech to the CPT Annual Dinner, 29 January 2015
CPT President for 2015 Bill Hiron, gave his inaugral speech at the CPT Annual Dinner yesterday evening.
29-01-2015
CPT News Release: Bill Hiron appointed CPT President for 2015
CPT is delighted to announce that Bill Hiron, Managing Director of Stephensons of Essex, has been appointed CPT President for 2015. He takes over from Chris Owens, MD of Alpine Travel.
28-01-2015
CPT News Release: London Cycle Superhighway - Questions remain unanswered
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) is very disappointed that TfL intends to proceed with the London Cycle Superhighway which as it stands will result in fewer coach parking facilities, inconvenience to visitors and increased traffic congestion which will inevitably add to operator costs.
21-01-2015
Coach fares – CPT provides robust response to the Chief Secretary
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury has written to CPT’s Chief Executive Simon Posner seeking reassurance that CPT was doing all it could to ensure that coach passengers were benefitting from the drop in fuel prices.
15-01-2015
Euro Bus Expo 2014: A message to the Minister
A number of Members who visited the CPT stand at last November’s Euro Bus Expo left a “message for the Minister” on our Message Board.
12-01-2015
CPT News Release: Industry deserves credit for continuing to maintain bus networks
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), the trade association representing the UK’s bus and coach industry, has responded to a report published today by the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) in which it claims UK bus services are facing ‘crisis’.
27-11-2014
CPT News Release: CPT secures reduction in Heathrow Airport West Ramp Coach Park charges
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), working with Heathrow Airport and the London Tourist Coach Operators Association (LTCOA), has secured agreement that the charges for coach operators using the West Ramp Coach Park will be reduced to £21.56 per vehicle for 2015 and 2016. This is a reduction of 7% against the current price. The new charge will apply from 1 January.
11-11-2014
The story of Euro Bus Expo 2014
As the team from CPT returns to the office today following a busy week at Euro Bus Expo in Birmingham, EBE TV takes a look back at some of the many highlights from this year's show.
05-11-2014
CPT News Release: Llandudno Awarded ‘Coach Friendly’ Status
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) is delighted to announce that the seaside resort of Llandudno is the latest town to be awarded its prestigious ‘Coach Friendly’ status.
04-11-2014
CPT News Release: Traffic Commissioner awards first Engineering Manager Accreditation
The Traffic Commissioner for the north east of England, Kevin Rooney has today presented CPT’s very first Bus & Coach Engineering Manager Accreditation to Craig Boiling of West Midlands based Travel De Courcey.
31-10-2014
CPT News Release: Bus services - better through working together
The bus industry has reacted with disappointment to Labour’s call for the further regulation of bus services.
09-10-2014
Regional Coaching Conferences get underway in Yorkshire
A series of regional coaching conferences got underway on Tuesday when CPT's East Midlands and Yorkshire regions hosted a large gathering of members in Todwick, South Yorkshire.
03-10-2014
CPT News Release: Traffic Commissioner to speak at CPT Coaching Conference in Yorkshire
CPT, the trade association representing the operators of buses and coaches in the UK, is delighted to announce that Kevin Rooney, Traffic Commissioner for the North East will be providing the opening presentation at next week’s regional Coaching Conference in Yorkshire.
02-10-2014
CPT News Release: CPT welcomes Andy Warrender, Coaching Executive
CPT UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Warrender as Coaching Executive. Andy joins CPT on 6 October from Alexander Dennis Ltd, the country’s leading bus and coach manufacturer.
25-09-2014
Pensions auto enrolment - case studies
Smaller companies will soon be required to automatically enrol their employees into a pension scheme.
18-09-2014
Inside CPT - Scotland
Today, Thursday 18 September 2014, is an historic day for Scotland as voting takes place on a Referendum for Scottish independence. So what better occasion to speak to CPT’s team in Scotland – George Mair (Director), Paul White (Communication Manager and also CPT’s Director of Government Relations in Europe) and Jeremy Tinsley (General Manager).
09-09-2014
News Release: Bus pass funding vital to keep Britain’s economy and society moving
New research for Greener Journeys by KPMG LLP shows every £1 spent on free bus travel for older and disabled people generates over £2.87 of benefits for society and the wider economy.
04-09-2014
Bus Passenger Satisfaction Survey 2014
Passenger Focus is finalising plans for conducting the 2014 Bus Passenger Satisfaction Survey. This year the survey is expected to capture nearly 45,000 passenger views across England and Scotland.
28-08-2014
EU Categorisation of Infringements text agreed
The EU categorisation of infringements against the various rules for professional transport has been finalised and comes into force on 1 January 2016.
26-08-2014
CPT News Release: Bus services, better through working together
The bus industry has reacted with surprise to a report from the left wing think tank, the IPPR, calling for a return to a regulated system which comes on the back of the recent Passenger Focus report where passengers gave bus service a massive 88% satisfaction rating.
18-08-2014
CPT News Release: New Professional Accreditation for Bus and Coach Workshops
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today launched a new professional ‘Workshop Accreditation’ designed specifically for the bus and coach industry.
13-08-2014
The roadside is the wrong place to punish past mistakes, says CPT
CPT has responded to the DfT consultation on the treatment of Historical Drivers’ Hours offences saying the Government’s proposal amounts to “gold plating” of EU requirements, to the detriment of British workers and businesses.
01-08-2014
CPT Model Passenger Charter
CPT has produced a Model Passenger Charter to help members set out their own commitment to their passengers, to tell passengers what they can do if things go wrong, and to make them aware of the rights that they enjoy under EU legislation.
28-07-2014
CPT News Release: CPT and People 1st announce new professional accreditation for engineering managers
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), in conjunction with People 1st, has today launched a new industry professional standard – the Bus & Coach Engineering Manager Accreditation.
22-07-2014
News Release: Quality seminar programme an integral part of the Euro Bus Expo experience
A high quality seminar programme will once again be an integral part of the total show experience when Euro Bus Expo 2014 opens this November.
08-07-2014
Buses drive jobs and economic prosperity reveals landmark report
A new landmark research report for Greener Journeys – the campaign to promote sustainable travel – developed in partnership with the Department for Transport, shows the crucial role played by the bus in driving jobs and economic prosperity.
08-07-2014
CPT News Release: Case for bus priority goes up a gear
CPT, pteg, TfL, Greener Journeys and CBT have today launched Bus Priority Works, a new brochure setting out the case for bus priority schemes in a non-technical and compelling way.
04-07-2014
CPT News Release: New Training Aid for Bus Drivers Launched
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), working with the Department for Transport (DfT), Mental Health Action Group, People 1st, the Association of Trainers and trentbarton, has today announced the launch of a new training DVD aimed at assisting bus drivers in their dealings with customers who have hidden mental health conditions – one in four of the adult population.
23-06-2014
Bus Stop: Greener Journeys’ quarterly newsletter out now
The latest edition of Bus Stop takes a look at the recent Catch the Bus Week campaign.
17-06-2014
Highways Agency – Winter Campaign Evaluation
The Highways Agency is keen to have CPT members' views on the effectiveness of winter driving campaigns and help the Agency plan for the future.
05-06-2014
Taking a coach to a UK Airport?
Information for coach operators and group travel organisers dropping-off and/or picking-up passengers from UK airports can be found by clicking on the links below.
03-06-2014
CPT News Release: New Chairman for CPT’s Northern region
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), the trade association representing the operators of buses and coaches in the UK, is delighted to announce that Alistair Weir has been elected to the role of Chairman for its Northern Region.
02-06-2014
Heathrow Terminal 2: Bus stop allocation (arrivals)
A detailed map showing bus stop allocation for arrivals at Heathrow Airport, terminal 2, which opens on Wednesday 4 June, can be viewed and downloaded by clicking on the link below.
29-05-2014
Inside CPT - Communications
Over the last few months, CPT’s Communications Director, Chris Nice, and Deputy Director, Pauline Gaunt, have attended CPT Regional meetings across England, Scotland and Wales to demonstrate the new CPT website, Compliance Manual and Coach Parking Locator, and also the Busforus website. But let’s find out a bit more about them.
27-05-2014
CPT News Release: Your voice in Europe
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), in recognition of the importance the EU plays in the day to day operations of its members, has enhanced its voice in Europe.
20-05-2014
STC’s revised standards for local bus services “A great improvement” says CPT
Following widespread criticism of her initial efforts, the Senior Traffic Commissioner has consulted on a substantially reworked set of guidance and directions for the operation of local bus services, including the vexed question of punctuality.
14-05-2014
CPT News Release: Buses - A modern day success story
CPT UK was disappointed to read the latest report by the IPPR “Purchasing Power – Making Consumer Markets Work for Everyone” which fails to recognise that the commercialised bus market outside London has stemmed the decline in bus patronage (which was huge prior to 1986) and has led to greater competition and passenger choice.
08-05-2014
Proposed changes to bus registrations - CPT responds to DfT consultation
CPT has responded to DfT’s consultation on proposed changes to bus registrations to implement the Competition Commission’s remedies.
07-05-2014
Gillian Merron appointed Chief Executive of the Board of Deputies of British Jews
Many congratulations to Gillian Merron, former transport Minister and current Chair of Bus Users UK, on her appointment as Chief Executive of the Board of Deputies of British Jews.
01-05-2014
CPT News Release: Mike Morgan joins CPT
CPT has announced that former routeONE editor and bus and coach industry stalwart, Mike Morgan has joined the industry’s trade association as a Coaching Consultant.
29-04-2014
Baroness Kramer hops on board Catch the Bus Week
Transport Minister Baroness Kramer met with Greener Journeys and senior bus industry leaders on a silver-painted New Routemaster bus today to support Catch the Bus Week, a major drive to get the public out of cars and onto the bus.
16-04-2014
Vienna: New bus and coach traffic restrictions
New bus and coach traffic restriction in Vienna will come into force on 1 May 2014.
16-04-2014
Enforcement issues in Spain
Members should be aware that Spanish enforcement authorities carry out regular control checks, especially in the Catalan area.
11-04-2014
Role of the bus to be commemorated at Euro Bus Expo
Marking 100 years since the start of the First World War, organisers of Europe’s premier trade fair of 2014, Euro Bus Expo, will commemorate the role played by buses and their drivers during the conflict, at the event this autumn.
10-04-2014
Improving Compliance Bulletins
CPT issues regular Improving Compliance Bulletins to assist operators to stay on the right side of the Regulations.
04-04-2014
CPT News Release: CPT prompts policy change
Following representation from the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK, DVSA has today confirmed that changes are to be made to the interpretation of the Driver CPC for new drivers entering the industry.
03-04-2014
CPT News Release: Devizes named CPT’s 20th ‘Coach Friendly’ location
Devizes in Wiltshire has been awarded CPT’s Coach Friendly status, the 20th location in the UK to now hold the title.
03-04-2014
CPT News Release: ‘Project Coach’ hailed a success as Burnham-on-Sea receives ‘Coach Friendly’ status
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) is pleased to announce that the coastal town of Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset has been awarded ‘Coach Friendly’ status.
31-03-2014
CPT News Release: New interpretation and translation service
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) is pleased to announce that an interpretation and translation service is now available to CPT members operating in Europe.
26-03-2014
CPT News Release: Bus passenger satisfaction rates hit an all time high
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today welcomed results of the latest Bus Passenger Survey carried out by Passenger Focus. The Survey shows that 88% of bus passengers in the areas covered are satisfied with their bus services.
06-03-2014
Construction works on the M25 coming soon
Following the Highway Agency's construction works on the M25, between junctions 5-7 and 23-25, in the spring they will be opening the road to operate as 'All Lane Running' (all lanes open to traffic, with no hard shoulder).
20-02-2014
Community Transport - update
Members are aware that CPT remains fully engaged with the issues surrounding Community Transport services and the impact on our Members’ operations.
18-02-2014
Stonehenge: Exclusive groups-only shuttle service
An exclusive groups-only shuttle service at Stonehenge has being introduced on a trial basis by English Heritage.
18-02-2014
Coach Parking facilities on The Mall
Following negotiations between CPT, Westminster Council and The Royal Parks, coach parking facilities on The Mall have changed and will now be open from 9am to 6pm (or dusk) on Monday to Saturday.
17-02-2014
DVSA News Release: More flexibility for trainers booking bus and lorry tests
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has made it easier for instructors to make short notice changes to bus and lorry practical driving tests.
13-02-2014
DfT Release: Transport Secretary meets with bus industry to help tackle weather disruption
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has chaired an urgent resilience meeting with the bus and coach operators to ensure that all necessary extra services are in place to reduce the impacts of severe weather, and to plan for further capacity that may be needed should adverse conditions continue or spread to other parts of the country.
13-02-2014
CPT News Release: Operators tell Secretary of State "we are keeping Britain open for business"
A delegation of senior bus and coach operators, along with CPT’s Chairman and CEO, this morning met with Patrick McLoughlin to brief him on the additional work the industry continues to undertake in order to help keep Britain moving during the current severe weather crisis.
10-02-2014
CPT News Release: Steven Salmon appointed President of the IRU Social Affairs Commission
CPT is delighted to announce that Steven Salmon, CPT's Director of Policy Development, has been elected President of the IRU’s Social Affairs Commission.
30-01-2014
Community Transport update from CPT President Chris Owens
As CPT’s newly elected President for 2014, I am looking forward to working with CPT and members to raise the profile of our industry. Something very close to our hearts is the issue of Community Transport. You will therefore be interested to see the letter below (click on link) updating you on the latest developments and also seeking your help to gather more ammunition to continue to fight for the level playing field we all wish to see.
29-01-2014
DfT announcements on drivers' hours/rest breaks and digital tachograph download periods
Members will wish to be aware of two announcements today from DfT relating to drivers hours and rest breaks, and digital tachograph download periods. These changes have been made as part of the Government's Red Tape Challenge which aims to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.
27-01-2014
The effectiveness of bus priority - hard facts wanted!
Bus priority measures can be tough to get in – and difficult to keep in – as recent developments in Liverpool have shown.
23-01-2014
CPT News Release: Chris Owens appointed CPT President for 2014
Chris Owens, Managing Director of Alpine Travel, has been appointed CPT President for 2014. He takes over from Ipswich Buses MD, Malcolm Robson.
22-01-2014
CPT Mobility Scooter Code
CPT's Code of Practice for the use and acceptance of Mobility Scooters on low floor buses was launched in 2014.
20-01-2014
CPT Wales: Welsh Government statement on changes to administering bus funding
Edwina Hart AM, Minister for Economy, Science and Transport issued a Cabinet Statement very late on Friday about RTSG bus funding. A copy of this statement is available from the link below.
10-01-2014
Taking a coach to the Slovak Republic - Electronic toll collection
Members taking a coach to the Slovak Republic will wish to be aware of changes to the system for collecting electronic tolls.
08-01-2014
New Year message from the Chief Executive
Simon Posner, CPT's Chief Executive, has written to all CPT members with his New Year message, thanking members for their continued support of the work CPT does on behalf of the industry.
02-01-2014
DfT Release: More people choosing greener journeys
Efforts to make it easier for people to choose greener ways of travelling to and from public transport hubs are working, according to a new report.
11-12-2013
Buses in Crisis: A report on bus funding across England and Wales
Research published today by the Campaign for Better Transport shows that this year 47 per cent of local authorities have cut their support for buses.
11-12-2013
CPT News Release: CPT initiative helps passengers with hidden disabilities
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT UK) has launched a scheme to help passengers with hidden disabilities.
10-12-2013
7th RDA Coach Tourism Federation
The RDA International Coach Tourism Federation's 7th RDA Commonwealth Seminar will take place on Thursday 20 February 2014 in the Queen Anne Room, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland. Speakers include Deiter Gauf, CEO RDA International Coach Tourism Federation, and Dr Patrick Partridge, RDA Representative for Great Britain, Northern Ireland & the Commonwealth.
29-11-2013
CPT News Release: CPT publishes guides to help operators minimise the risk of incurring Fixed Penalty Points
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT UK) in conjunction with VOSA and People 1st has published two helpful guides for its members to help minimise the risk of incurring fixed penalty fines.
13-11-2013
CPT meets new CTA chief executive
The new Chief Executive of the Community Transport Association, Bill Freeman, paid a visit to CPT's Headquarters recently and met with CPT’s CEO Simon Posner and Director of Policy Development Steven Salmon. Here you can download a note of their wide ranging and amicable discussion about the future alignment of the commercial and charity sectors to meet community needs.
13-11-2013
CPT response to Senior Traffic Commissioner consultation on Statutory Guidance and Directions
CPT has responded to the Senior Traffic Commissioner's consultation on her proposed Statutory Guidance and Directions on Local Bus Services.
13-11-2013
IRU priorities for 2014
CPT does a lot of its international work through the umbrella bodies IRU and UITP.
05-11-2013
Laden vehicles: testing reminder from the Driving Standards Agency
New rules on bringing laden vehicles for driving tests in some categories start on 15 November 2013.
04-11-2013
Tendering Road Passenger Transport Contracts – Best Practice Guidance
Today, the Department published revised guidance to local authorities on best practice when procuring local bus services and other types of road passenger transport.
29-10-2013
CPT News Release: CPT and TfL launch Tourist Coach Action Plan for London
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT UK) and Transport for London (TfL) have today launched the Tourist Coach Action Plan, a strategy which sets out a list of achievable actions and goals designed to improve the experience for coach tour operators/drivers coming into the capital.
15-10-2013
CPT evidence to Transport Select Committee on Winter Resilience
CPT has submitted written evidence to the House of Commons Transport Select Committee for its inquiry into Winter Resilience in Transport.
09-10-2013
Baroness Kramer named as Minister responsible for buses
Following this week's reshuffle Baroness Kramer has been confirmed as the new buses minister. Her full portfolio is as follows:-
09-10-2013
Having problems logging in to our newly refreshed site?
Welcome to the newly refreshed CPT website. Our new website has a more modern look and feel. Navigation is easier, the search facility has been enhanced, and each of our Regions and Committees has its own designated area.
04-10-2013
Additional funding announced to bring 55 low carbon buses into service
Government schemes to provide more carbon-cutting buses and reduce pollution from existing buses are being extended. Speaking at industry event Coach and Bus Live (2 October 2013) Transport Minister Norman Baker announced additional money will be made available to bring 55 more low carbon buses into service and to retro-fit dozens more to clean up their exhaust fumes.
03-10-2013
Senior Traffic Commissioner publishes revised statutory guidance
The Senior Traffic Commissioner, Beverley Bell, has today (3 October 2013) published revised statutory guidance documents, following consultation with the industry.
03-10-2013
VOSA News Release: First time pass rates improve again
Pass rates at annual test continue to improve across the board according to VOSA’s 2012/13 effectiveness report published today. Figures show that the pass rates at annual test continue to rise; including an 81.5% first time pass rate for buses, 77.6% for Heavy Goods Vehicles and 84.3% for trailers.
01-10-2013
National Minimum Wage rates increase (from 1 October 2013)
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates will increase from 1 October 2013.
01-10-2013
The CPT logo - how and where to use
At this week’s Coach & Bus Live Show, CPT is launching a refreshed website complete with a new, simple and contemporary company logo.
25-09-2013
CPT News Release: Transport Minister & Brooke Kinsella MBE launch young person’s bus site
Transport Minister Norman Baker and youth campaigner Brooke Kinsella MBE have today launched a newly improved version of BUSFORUS, the UK bus industry’s young person’s bus travel site.
05-09-2013
CPT News Release: Transport Minister & Brooke Kinsella MBE launch young person’s bus site
CPT London &South East Coach Parking Committee is working on the serious issues surrounding setting down and picking up passengers and coach parking in London.
04-09-2013
Clean Bus Technology Fund
DfT announced on 30 August the 11 local authorities to be awarded grants from the Clean Bus Technology Fund.
29-08-2013
Inside CPT - Sue Mullen
This time we meet CPT’s new Regional Manager for the North Western Region – Sue Mullen – who joined us this week after a 16 year career in VOSA.
21-08-2013
CPT Transport Manager Workshops
EU Directive 1071/2009 came into force in December 2011 and redefined the role of Transport Managers within the Operating Licensing regime for the first time since S82 of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 came into operation.
12-08-2013
CPT News Release: CPT Legal Helpline - a new 24/7 member service
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has launched a new and improved service for members designed to support legal compliance and provide emergency 24/7 cover. The new service can be used by members free of charge for the first 30 minutes.
05-07-2013
CPT News Release: CPT welcomes the conclusion of the Bus Subsidy review
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has welcomed the conclusion to the Department for Transport’s review of the system of bus subsidies. Commenting on Transport Minister Norman Baker’s announcement, Chief Executive Simon Posner said:
20-06-2013
Dft Press Release: Improving services for motorists
Motorists and businesses will benefit from more convenient and cost effective motoring services - such as driving tests and goods vehicle testing - under changes announced today (20 June 2013) by Roads Minister Stephen Hammond.
19-06-2013
Welcome to Greener Journeys’ latest Quarterly Newsletter.
We hope you enjoy reading about some of the great campaigns we have been involved in recently and the crucial role buses play in so many areas of our lives.
11-06-2013
Welcome to Greener Journeys’ latest Quarterly Newsletter.
We hope you enjoy reading about some of the great campaigns we have been involved in recently and the crucial role buses play in so many areas of our lives.
10-06-2013
Inside CPT - Graham Sutton
This time we meet CPT's Committee Executive, Graham Sutton. Graham provides the administrative and secretariat support for the majority of CPT’s Committees and Groups.
04-06-2013
CPT News Release: Bus industry responds to criticism of BSOG regime
CPT (Confederation of Passenger Transport UK), the national trade association for bus, coach and light rail operators, is seeking to recruit a full-time Regional Manager based in the North West of England.
29-05-2013
New database for mobility scooter users launched
Mobility scooter users now for the first time have access to a comprehensive database of suitable models that can be carried on public transport, which was one of the key findings of a research report commissioned by the Department for Transport.
01-05-2013
CPT's evidence to the Transport Select Committee: Local Authority Parking Enforcement
CPT has submitted written evidence to the House of Commons Transport Select Committee's inquiry into Local Authority Parking Enforcement.
25-04-2013
CPT News Release: Practical Compliance Workshop hailed a “huge success”
Over 160 members gathered at Centurion Travel in Midsomer Norton, Somerset on Wednesday (24/04) for CPT’s latest Practical Compliance Workshop.
22-04-2013
New system recognises professional driver trainers
A new register to recognise the skills and qualifications of bus and coach driver trainers is now available from the passenger transport sector’s careers website, Careers that Move.
27-03-2013
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts
New advice from the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission on unfair terms in consumer contracts is likely to change the unfair terms regime in the UK by summer 2014.
26-03-2013
CPT News Release: Inaugural 'Transport Managers Workshop' a Huge Success
Last week (20 March) CPT hosted a pilot Transport Managers Workshop at Manchester Collegefor members in its North Western region.
18-03-2013
CPT News Release: Another year of high passenger satisfaction ratings
“Let’s accentuate the positive – 84% satisfaction (over 1.9bn passenger journeys) and try to address the negative” says industry body.
25-02-2013
CPT News Release: Chesterfield Awarded CPT's 'Coach Friendly' Status
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), the trade association representing the UK’s bus, coach and light rail industries, has today announced that Chesterfield has been awarded with its prestigious ‘Coach Friendly’ status.
26-12-2012
CPT News Release: Shrewsbury wins 2012 Coach Friendly Town Award
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today announced that, the town of Shrewsbury has been awarded with their prestigious ‘Coach Friendly Town Award’.
