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CPT statement on Second Reading of the Bus Services Bill in the House of Commons
The Second Reading of the Bus Services Bill is taking place in the House of Commons on Monday 2nd June. The Confederation of Passenger Transport has been working closely with the Department for Transport on behalf of bus operators and the wider industry.
CPT responds to SPT’s bus vision
The Confederation of Passenger Transport today responded to the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport Regional Bus Strategy consultation.
The strategy places bus at the heart of Strathclyde’s public transport network, noting 25% of adults in the region use bus at least once a week. It sets out a vision for buses that are more frequent, more reliable, more affordable and easier to use.
Government funding of £38 million is a welcome step on the journey to a green bus fleet nationwide
The Confederation of Passenger Transport today welcomes a £38 million investment by the Department for Transport to support 12 local authorities in expansion of zero emission bus fleets. The funding - which will be backed up by at least three times the amount of private sector investment - will help to deliver 319 new zero emission buses over the next two years.
Operators ready to work with Welsh government on boosting bus travel
Bus operators today pledged to work closely with the Welsh government in its goal of delivering frequent, reliable, affordable buses for passengers across the country.
Responding to today’s publication of the Bus Services (Wales) Bill, the Confederation of Passenger Transport welcomed the Government’s ambition to build a long term plan for buses but urged ministers to maintain room for commercial innovation.
