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CPT Reacts: Autumn Statement 2022

Commenting on the Autumn Statement, CPT's Chief Executive Graham Vidler said: 

"It's encouraging that the transport budget has been maintained in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement."

CPT signs joint letter calling on the Chancellor to support local bus services

CPT has signed a joint letter calling on the Chancellor to support local bus services.

“Think bus to deliver growth, health and environmental benefits,” says CPT

Ahead of the Autumn statement, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) - the trade association for the bus industry - is calling on the Chancellor to commit to a properly funded bus network.

CPT mentioned in the House of Commons, 3rd November '22

CPT were mentioned by the Buses and Roads Minister Richard Holden MP in the House of Commons.

Richard Holden announced as new Buses Minister

Richard Holden MP has been announced as the new Minister for Buses in the Department for Transport. We were delighted to welcome the Minister to the Euro Bus Expo where he delivered a keynote speech, while also taking the time to speak with us on our stand. 

CPT welcomes Paul Street as its new Director of External Affairs

The Confederation of Passenger Transport is pleased to announce that Paul Street has joined as its new Director of External Affairs.

Mark Harper announced as new Transport Secretary

The new Transport Secretary has been announced as Mark Harper replacing Anne-Marie Trevelyan. We welcome Harper into the role and look forward to working with him to help coaches and buses play their full part in the development of the nation’s wealth and health.

CPT Media Coverage: Late September & October 2022

As the voice of the bus and coach industry, CPT is committed to raising awareness of the sector and the issues that face our members. 

Here are some of our media coverage highlights for late September and October 2022:

World class visitor destination scoops fresh award

Bury market in Greater Manchester has once again been endorsed as “Coach friendly.”