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Free buses proved popular. A low fare may be the better long-term model.

September 25 2026

Rebecka Steven analyses the pros and cons of the Government’s summer bus travel promotion for young people.

Where would we be without the bus?

September 16 2026

Graham Vidler, Chief Executive of the Confederation of Passenger Transport, reflects on the role buses play in keeping Britain moving - and asks us to imagine what life would look like without them. 

Deck the high streets with buses, not traffic jams, this Christmas

September 15 2026

In a new blog, Alison Edwards urges local authorities to prioritise bus travel offers over cheaper parking this Christmas.

Talking Driver Health with Dr Grant Charlesworth-Jones

September 02 2026

This week is Driver Health Week, dedicated to raising health awareness among the professional drivers who keep the UK moving. To mark the occasion, CPT sat down with Dr Grant Charlesworth-Jones, an expert in driver health, to discuss ways in which Britain’s 118,000 bus and coach drivers can stay healthy and fit during their working lives. 

How coaches can unlock Wales' tourism potential

August 25 2026

Matthew Williams, Head of CPT Cymru, examines how better coach facilities and improved access could unlock major tourism growth for Wales, supporting local economies, rural destinations and year-round visitor spending.

The road to good growth runs through buses

August 18 2026

CPT President Kathryn Pulham considers the potential benefits of having a true believer in buses inside 10 Downing Street.

Ride and Drive proves there is no substitute for seeing technology in action

August 17 2026

CPT Regional Manager Karen Tiley celebrates the success of Ride and Drive 2026 and the importance of seeing PSV(AI)R technology in person.

Collaboration is key to faster buses and stronger local economies

August 03 2026

Alison Edwards writes a new blog highlighting need for operators, local authorities and national government to collaborate further in order to speed up buses. 

What coach needs now is certainty

July 15 2026

President of CPT Kathryn Pulham writes about the need for certainty around decarbonisation in order to support operators make the transition effectively.