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05-03-2010
Guidance on the Impacts of the Introduction of "Soft Measures" on the Demand for Bus Trips
This guidance note presents the findings of this research into the value of soft measures and their impact on the demand for buses in a non-technical manner for the specific use of Local Authorities and bus operators. It is structured in a way that will allow these organisations to make some first order estimates of the impact of soft measures. 

07-06-2011
Guidance for the Safe Design & Operation of Bus Stations & Interchanges
This guidance has been drafted by industry and government stakeholders to assist anyone responsible for health and safety in a bus or coach station. The group identified key hazards and risk associated with the operation and design of bus stations, and provides practical advice on how they can be managed effectively.

29-07-2009
Taking a minibus Abroad - Guide for non-commercial bodies
This is a public briefing giving guidance for non commercial bodies on taking a mini bus abroad.

16-09-2009
Latest Cost Index Now Available
CPT's latest Cost Index - change in bus industry costs for the 12 months to 30 June 2009 - can be viewed and downloaded here.

30-01-2009
Coach Parking Facilities
This briefing details conditions and infrastructure that should be taken into consideration when providing coach parking facilities.

01-01-2009
CPT Code of Best Practice on Customer Suggestions and Complaints
This code applies to public bus and coach services that run to a timetable. CPT members welcome suggestions and complaints because they help us to improve our services and put things right when they have gone wrong.

30-10-2008
Introducing CPT's Operational Briefings
Details of the Operational Briefings available to members on this site and when and how CPT's Operations Team may be able to help you, can be found by clicking on the attachments below.

01-03-2008
Operating a Minibus in the UK and EU - Brief Guide
This briefing, produced by CPT for the benefit of its members and members of the public making general enquiries, details the legal requirements for those operating minibuses in the UK and Europe.

18-09-2008
Public Transport Statistics Bulletin GB: 2008 Edition
The Department for Transport’s official statistics on public transport including (in the tables at the end) several useful time series.

01-02-2006
Prevention of Bridge Strikes - A Good Practice Guide for Operational Staff
This good practice guide is intended to raise your awareness of the risks and consequences of bridge strikes. The information given in this guide applies to operational staff and others involved in route risk assessment and schedules for passenger vehicles.

01-02-2006
Prevention of Bridge Strikes - A Good Practice Guide for Professional Drivers of Passenger Vehicles
This good practice guide is intended to raise the awareness of professional drivers of passenger vehicles to the risks and consequences of bridge strikes, and to give guidance so that bridge strikes may be prevented.

01-10-2006
Bus Industry Recruitment and Retention Guide
This briefing has been produced by a task and finish group of the Bus Partnership Forum. The Guide offers practical examples of good practice in all aspects of recruitment and retention, drawn from across the bus industry.