Who we are

We help a dynamic bus and coach industry to provide better journeys for all, creating greener communities and delivering economic growth. We do this by representing around 900 members from across the industry be they large or small, bus or coach, operator or supplier.

We use our influence to campaign for a supportive policy environment, give our members practical advice and support to run their businesses safely, compliantly and efficiently and bring the industry together to share ideas and best practice. We’re ambitious to make things better for passengers, inclusive in seeking out different perspectives and we’re always there when our members need us.

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What we do

We influence governments, provide technical & operational support, regional support & representation for our members, and commercial partnerships, all for the benefit of our members.

We are led by three central decision-making committees made up of elected regional and national representatives who direct CPT and set out the organisation's key policy objectives and asks of government.

Compliance Manual

Our online Compliance Manual is a comprehensive member only resource providing essential assistance to bus and coach operators in order to help them run their businesses in a safe and compliant manner.

The Manual is split into 16 easy to search chapters, each offering detailed information and advice on key issues, including: changes to legislation; the requirements that must be met in order to hold an operator (O) licence; bus registration obligations; the approval, inspection and maintenance of vehicles and engineering matters; driver and employment issues; health & safety responsibilities; advice for taking groups and vehicles abroad and much more.

The Compliance Manual is a dynamic document constantly updated to reflect any changes to legislation, regulations and guidance affecting operators.

News & releases

Latest industry developments

The November 2024 CPT Driver Shortage Survey is now open

November 04 2024

The November 2024 CPT Driver Shortage Survey is now open and although presented in the usual format, we have shortened the survey in an effort to make it quicker and easier for you to complete.

Reacting to the Chancellor’s statement, Alison Edwards, Director of Policy and External Relations at the Confederation of Passenger Transport, said:

October 30 2024

“Buses are the UK’s most popular and affordable form of public transport, carrying over 10 million people a day. We welcome the Government’s ambition of improving buses nationwide and this week’s package of £1 billion in public funding for buses will safeguard vital routes and ensure that fares across England are capped at £3.

Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) statement on the government’s decision to raise the bus fare cap to £3

October 28 2024

“We are pleased that the government has taken steps to implement a managed exit from the £2 fare cap in line with our proposals. While it will avoid the dangers of a cliff edge at the end of this year, an increase to £3 will still present challenges for many passengers, particularly those who rely on buses as their primary means of affordable travel.

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Membership of CPT gives you full access to a wide range of exclusive membership benefits and services. Annual subscriptions are calculated based on operators' fleets and suppliers' work within the bus and coach industries.

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Latest news

The inaugural CPT Operator Forum takes place on Wednesday 13 November (NEC Birmingham)

Trends in Scottish Bus Patronage Report launched

CPT launches manifestos for bus and coach

Benefits of CPT Membership

Purchase Waybills (Journey Forms)

Compliance Manual: run your business in a safe & compliant manner

CPT launches The Economic Impact of Local Bus Services Report

CPT Conference and Annual Dinner 2025

The November 2024 CPT Driver Shortage Survey is now open - complete it now

Who we are

What we do

Compliance Manual

News & releases

The November 2024 CPT Driver Shortage Survey is now open

Reacting to the Chancellor’s statement, Alison Edwards, Director of Policy and External Relations at the Confederation of Passenger Transport, said:

Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) statement on the government’s decision to raise the bus fare cap to £3

Events

Euro Bus Expo 2024

CPT Operator Forum 2024

CPT Compliance Evening with Kevin Rooney, Traffic Commissioner for the West of England

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