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Over 230 coach operators sign letter urging minister to Back Britain’s Coaches

December 18 2020

Following last week’s debate in Westminster over 230 coach operators have signed a letter to Transport Minister Rachel Maclean urging her to support the coach sector with a series of tailored measures.

Senior Traffic Commissioner to provide keynote address on day two of UK Bus and Coach Conference

December 14 2020

The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) can now confirm that the Senior Traffic Commissioner, Richard Turfitt, will provide a keynote address on day two of the UK Bus and Coach Conference, Wednesday 13 January.

CPT reacts to Christmas funding for scheduled coach services

December 14 2020

Reacting to the news that £3m will be provided to deliver 80,000 more seats across the scheduled coach network during the Christmas travel window this year CPT's Head of Policy Alison Edwards said:

CPT reaction to support for Scottish coach operators

December 09 2020

CPT's Chief Executive Graham Vidler reacts to the news that the Scottish Government will provide £6 million of support to Scottish coach operators.

CPT appoints new Wales Director

December 08 2020

CPT has today announced that Josh Miles has been appointed as the first full time Director of CPT Cymru.

Back Britain's Coaches: Future of the Coach Industry debate

December 02 2020

Next Thursday (10 December) MPs will debate the future of the coach industry. This is an excellent chance for MPs to quiz the Government directly both on why they have failed to provide support to date but also more importantly on what it needs to do now to help secure the future of the industry.

CPT Consultation Response: Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone (CAZ)

December 01 2020

CPT's response to Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone (CAZ)

CPT Consultation Response: Northumberland Rail

December 01 2020

CPT's response to Northumberland Rail, on behalf of the North East Bus Operators Association (NE Bus) 

CPT Consultation Response: COVID-19: Supply of Personal Protective Equipment

December 01 2020

CPT's response to COVID-19: Supply of Personal Protective Equipment