December 23 2022
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.
In addition, CPT members have been also been doing vital community work through charity fundraising and outreach programmes. They've also been getting into the festive spirit by celebrating their staff and drivers.
Here are some highlights:
Stagecoach brings back Santa bus in Andover for Christmas season
A Stagecoach bus has been raising funds for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight air ambulance. Andover Advertiser article.
Cornwall by Kernow's Believe In Bus campaign
I’m joining #transportforcornwall this winter to help friends and family get that much needed time together 🥰 #believeinbus pic.twitter.com/5ObHxdx6AN
— Lydia Cooke (@lydiacooke01) December 6, 2022
Cornwall by Kernow (part of First Group) have been promoting the benefits of bus travel through their #BelieveInBus campaign.
Bluestar bus drivers raise money for mental health charity
Bluestar (part of Go Ahead Group) workers are raising money for the operator’s corporate charity, Solent Mind - and pulling on the seasonal sweaters is their latest fundraising initiative.
Stanley Travel take part in Christmas Jumper Day
Happy #christmasjumperday 🎅🏻🎄🤶🏻 .. raising money for our good friends at @HeelToeCharity 😊 pic.twitter.com/or8BQfp9Fu
— Stanley Travel Ltd. (@stanley_travel) December 15, 2022
Recognition for Arriva bus driver of 57 years
James Kewley (aka Jimmy) based at our Arriva Birkenhead depot recently spoke with the Liverpool ECHO as part of their “How It Used To Be” series. Jimmy reflects on his 57 years within the bus industry and his love for the job 🚌https://t.co/O9OUvL9TCM pic.twitter.com/QdtgIahN3N
— Arriva Bus (@ArrivaUKBus) November 28, 2022
Charity donation from Maynes Coaches
Maynes Coaches delivered a range of donations to MFR (Moray Firth Radio) Cash for Kids.
Coach lover wins 50 years of free travel with National Express
Coach lover's joy at 50 years' free National Express travel https://t.co/keJXpnVZt8
— BBC Look East (@BBCLookEast) December 13, 2022
Flixbus thank their drivers
We💚@CPT_UK's #ThankyouDriver & #CheersDrive campaign, highlighting drivers as the most thanked profession in the UK. We gave a festive thank you to our drivers at @TfL Victoria Coach Station this week, all hard at work transporting passengers around the country despite the #snow pic.twitter.com/avzXKnyI6m
— FlixBus UK News (@flixbus_uk) December 13, 2022
Woods Travel take part in Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Children UK
Christmas trips for customers at Allenby Coach Hire