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.
Don’t be surprised if you get on a bus this Saturday and find yourself sitting next to somebody in military uniform. It’s become an annual tradition for bus operators to offer free travel to veterans, and to serving members of the forces, on Armed Forces Day.
It’s parade season! The end of the football season is traditionally marked by fans cheering victorious teams on open top buses. Bus operators – including many CPT members – play a crucial role in making the magic happen.
Headline grabbing commitments on £2 bus fares and beyond provide the opportunity for the new Scottish Government to prioritise engagement with the bus and coach sector. Senior Public Affairs Manager gives her thoughts on the impact of the new Government's first 100 days.
Who’s promising what in terms of buses and coaches in Wales? CPT’s Sara Collier picks out the transport pledges of the parties vying for power.