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Getting the best out of UK bus manufacturing

March 17 2025

The CPT’s Director of Policy and External Relations, Alison Edwards, reports from the inaugural meeting of the UK Bus Manufacturing Panel, convened to confront the challenges of the zero emission transition.

Bus investment offers treasury great value for money

March 17 2025

A relatively small amount of investment into bus could go a long way, says CPT Chief Executive Graham Vidler

Integrated transport: A key opportunity for coach and bus

March 16 2025

The Integrated National Transport Strategy presents a key opportunity for our industry, says CPT President and Stagecoach London MD Paul Lynch

Apprenticeships are an answer to coach and bus driver shortages

February 17 2025

CPT President and Stagecoach London MD Paul Lynch looks at why driver apprenticeships are not always considered the answer - even though recent stats are encouraging

Better buses pledge must be backed by cold, hard cash

January 19 2025

The government’s grand plans for buses will not meet success without sufficient funding, says CPT CEO Graham Vidler

Budget will hit coach and bus operators hard, says CPT CEO

December 16 2024

Changes concerning employer National Insurance contributions run counter to the government’s aim to reform bus services, says Confederation of Passenger Transport CEO Graham Vidler

Celebrating the value of the coach sector and its passengers

October 21 2024

CPT President Paul Lynch highlights the value of coach to the economy and the need for the transport mode to be fully embraced nationwide

Planning reform efforts must put bus services first

October 21 2024

Government needs to take action to make sure coach and bus are considered when new housing developments are built, says CPT Policy Manger, Nicholas Jessup.  

Guidance on franchising welcome, clarity still urgently required on bus fares and funding.  

September 16 2024

Rebecka Steven, CPT’s Senior Policy Adviser, shares her views on recent news from Whitehall