Fares, Franchising and Funding: What the 2026 Manifestos Mean for Scotland’s Bus and Coach Sector
April 20 2026
Senior Public Affairs Manager for Scotland, Sara Collier, reviews what the Holyrood 2026 manifestos mean for bus and coach operators - and passengers across Scotland.
If fuel becomes scarce, buses and coaches must take priority
March 26 2026
Alison Edwards pens a blog about how buses and coaches must take priority in the event of fuel shortages.
International Women’s Day 2026: Give to Gain and the responsibility to act
March 06 2026
CPT President Kathryn Pulham reflects on the industry's progress and priorities for International Women's Day.
Coaches: A Vital Link in the Education System
September 08 2025
CPT Coaching Manager, Phil Smith, reflects on the vital but often overlooked role coaches play in keeping school life moving.
Making sure the Wales youngsters’ £1 bus fare isn’t just a quick fix
August 18 2025
CPT Cymru Director, Aaron Hill, reflects on the introduction of the £1 bus fare for young people across Wales.
The human factor in the future of driverless coaches and buses
August 17 2025
Paul Lynch, CPT President and Stagecoach London MD, looks at what the future of autonomous vehicles means for the bus and coach sector.
End of term reflections
July 24 2025
As Parliament rises for summer recess, Matthew Mann, Senior Public Affairs Manager at CPT, reflects on the last 12 months in bus and coach policy.
The future of free bus travel: funding, fairness and the over 60s
July 21 2025
Rebecka Steven, Senior Policy Adviser at CPT, explains the rules and funding around concessionary fares for bus passengers.
CPT President’s Diary: Why work in coach and bus?
July 15 2025
Paul Lynch, CPT President and Stagecoach London MD, reflects on working in the bus and coach industry.
