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England needs faster buses: CPT launches report calling for bold bus priority to seize £5bn prize

May 11 2026

Bold measures to provide greater priority to buses on England’s roads would speed up everyday journeys sufficiently to unlock £5 billion of economic benefits nationwide.

Transaid Month 2026

May 06 2026

CPT is proud to support Transaid Month 2026. Working with communities, partners, and governments to address transport challenges across sub-Saharan Africa, improving road safety and access to healthcare.

Find out how you can make an impact.

The speed conundrum: quicker buses in Wales would encourage 1 in 3 to travel more often

May 01 2026

  • Opinion poll shows 32% would use public transport more if buses were faster
  • Conservative and Plaid Cymru voters travel by bus most often, Reform UK the least
  • CPT Cymru manifesto calls for a 10% improvement in bus speeds

CPT and DVSA celebrate successful conclusion of senior “Experience Exchange” programme

April 15 2026

The Confederation of Passenger Transport and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency have marked the successful conclusion of a joint senior “Experience Exchange” programme, designed to strengthen collaboration between industry and regulator.

A warm welcome awaits in Ripon: city awarded CPT Coach Friendly status

April 13 2026

The cathedral city of Ripon has been awarded Coach Friendly status by the Confederation of Passenger Transport, recognising its commitment to welcoming coach operators and group tours.

Majority of Scottish voters say congestion is a problem for buses as public backs priority measures

April 07 2026

New polling commissioned by the Confederation of Passenger Transport Scotland shows that a majority of people believe congestion is a problem on Scotland’s roads, with strong support for measures to prioritise buses and improve journey times.

Game changer for coach travel in England as Government orders national planning overhaul

April 02 2026

Every local authority in England will be required to make proper provision for coaches from today following official recognition from the Government of the industry’s importance to public transport. 

Bus and coach industry launches national training programme to help tackle violence against women and girls

March 17 2026

The UK bus and coach industry has today launched a new national driver training programme designed to help tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) and strengthen passenger confidence on public transport.

CPT responds to Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) consultation

March 16 2026

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has responded to the Government's consultation on the Introduction of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED).