19-07-2018
A word from the President
The announcement this week that the Transport Select Committee (TSC) is launching a ‘wide ranging inquiry’ into the bus market in England outside London is, in my opinion, a welcome development.
19-07-2018
Newsline
The latest edition of CPT's weekly newsletter for members, Newsline, is now available to view by clicking on the link below.
18-07-2018
Compliance Manual updates
The following updates have been made to the CPT Compliance Manual:
06-07-2018
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.
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.
2018-10-01
CPT Scottish Conference 2018
CPT is pleased to confirm that the 43rd Annual CPT Conference shall take place at The Turnberry Hotel, Ayrshire on Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd October 2018.
2018-12-05
CPT Coaching Event - 2018
CPT is holding a new style coaching event in 2018, comprising a coaching conference, Evobus showcase and test drive, and one stop shop. CPT's Coach Commission meeting will also be held as part of the event.
2018-12-31
London road events
TfL regularly produces a list of known events in the London area which involve road closures, holds and/or potential disruption. Please note this does not include roadworks.
2018-12-31
CPT Committee, Regional Meetings and Events, 2018
Please note that these meetings etc are subject to change so Members should check with Graham Sutton or your Regional Manager for confirmation of times and locations if not listed below. CPT Committee meetings and CPT London & South East Region meetings are usually held at Chancery House unless otherwise indicated.
2018-12-31
BRM Bus calendar 2018
CPT member David Morris, DRM Bus, in Hereford has produced a 2018 calendar which is available to download below.