Blogs

Beneath the yellow paint: How successful are Manchester’s Bee Network buses?

July 08 2026

In a new blog, CPT Chief Executive Graham Vidler examines what Manchester’s Bee Network tells us about bus franchising, and whether the model can be replicated successfully elsewhere.

Bus operators salute the Armed Forces with free travel this Saturday

June 26 2026

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.

Keep an eye out for coaches during a special week in June

June 11 2026

Graham Vidler looks ahead to this years Better Transport Week and the importance of including coach in the national conversation.

Parade season: how bus operators bring football glory to the streets

June 03 2026

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. 

Accessible travel for all: why PSVAIR matters

May 18 2026

Graham Vidler writes about the importance of PSVAIR in ensuring that everyone can use the UK's bus and coaches.

Could the first 100 days determine the next 5 years?

May 14 2026

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.

Integrated National Transport Strategy: a turning point for coach

May 14 2026

Government recognition in the Integrated National Transport Strategy for the coach sector could be transformative, writes CPT President Kathryn Pulham.

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.

April 27 2026

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.

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.