Blogs

Good News Blog: Christmas 2022 Edition

In the run-up to Christmas, CPT members have continued to go above and beyond in helping keep people connected through vital bus and coach journeys. Here are some highlights!

Good News Blog: 20 year anniversary for driver at Reading Buses

“I enjoy the variety – no two days are the same which is nice. I have also made lifelong friendships which I cherish,” says bus driver Catherine Jenkins from CPT members Reading Buses.

Full story via Reading Today

Good News Blog: Five decades on Merseyside's buses

“I love the job, I really do and to me, going to work is a pleasure,” says Merseyside bus driver James Kewley who has worked on the buses for 57 years for CPT members Arriva North West.

Good News Blog: Former teacher swaps classrooms for driving Oxford Bus Company buses

A former primary school teacher in Oxford has joined the ranks of CPT members Oxford Bus Company (part of the Go Ahead Group) to teach the bus drivers of the future. 

CPT members Morebus pays tribute to ‘much-loved’ driver with funeral cortege of buses:

Drivers from CPT members Morebus paid tribute to colleague David Hurley, who passed away in September at the age of 55.

Good News Blog: Arriva driver walks bus routes to fundraise for families in need

An Arriva bus driver from Widnes is walking a plethora of bus routes in Merseyside totaling hundreds of miles, to raise money for families in need.

Good News Blog: Blackburn and Burnley bus drivers honoured for 45 years service

Bus drivers from CPT members Blackburn and Burley Bus Companies have been honoured in a special ceremony to mark 45 years of service. 

The Zero Emission Coach Taskforce is attending Euro Bus Expo, Tuesday 1 November

In our latest blog, Ian Luckett, Chair of the Zero Emission Coach Taskforce, writes about the Zero Emission Coach Taskforce attending the Euro Bus Expo and invites stakeholders to join in the discussion 

Good News Blog: 19 year-old passes bus driver test

With CPT launching its Thank You Driver bus and coach driver recruitment campaign this week, it is great to hear about 19-year-old Hannah Samways from Poole, who has passed her bus driving test with Morebus.