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CPT Christmas opening hours 2025

December 11 2025

Please be advised that the CPT office is closed between 17:00hrs on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and 09:00hrs on Monday 5 January 2026. Emergency support services remain available, find out more here.

Public back coaches as vital transport mode - but 97% say politicians ignore them

December 03 2025

One in five young people use coaches regularly, according to new poll. Almost two thirds of the public view coaches as a vital part of the UK’s public transport mix. Yet 97% of the public have never heard a politician mention coach travel.

CPT statement on the Autumn Budget 2025

November 26 2025

Alison Edwards, CPT's Director of Policy and External Affairs, reacts to the Chancellor's Autumn Budget on behalf of the bus and coach industry.

CPT appoints new Coaching Manager

November 19 2025

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has appointed Andy Shaw as its new Coaching Manager with a mandate to promote and support coach operators across Britain.

More than one route: the many ways to deliver bus services

November 10 2025

CPT launches handbook for Local Transport Authorities (LTAs) on the different models for regulating local bus networks.

Politicians challenged to speed up buses to deliver transformative change for Wales

November 04 2025

The Confederation of Passenger Transport will deliver a manifesto for change to the Welsh Parliament today, setting out priorities to enhance bus and coach services across the principality ahead of May’s Senedd elections.

Graham Vidler, Chief Executive of the Confederation of Passenger Transport, reacts to Bus Services Act receiving Royal Assent

October 28 2025

Graham Vidler, Chief Executive of the Confederation of Passenger Transport, responds to news that the Bus Services Act has become law.

Bus operators challenge politicians to tackle traffic jams and drive Scotland forward

October 27 2025

Bus and coach operators are urging politicians to tackle Scotland’s chronic traffic congestion in order to speed up journeys, boost public transport and benefit the economy.

CPT calls for Government action to make it easier to hire bus and coach drivers

October 20 2025

The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) is urging the Government to act swiftly to help fill driver shortages by removing two outdated barriers that are preventing new entrants from starting careers behind the wheel.