Latest News & Releases

Buses Minister Richard Holden MP confirms for UK Bus and Coach Conference

March 21 2023

Buses Minister Richard Holden MP will be speaking at CPT's UK Bus and Coach Conference on Thursday 30th March in Birmingham. 

Lib Dems Leader Ed Davey visits CPT members First York

March 21 2023

Ed Davey MP got behind the steering wheel when he visited the depot during his party’s national spring conference.

CPT Reacts: Spring Budget 2023

March 15 2023

Graham Vidler, CEO of the Confederation of Passenger Transport, responds to the Spring Budget.

Zero Emission Coach Taskforce launches report in Parliament

March 15 2023

Leading industry experts from the Zero Emission Coach Taskforce (ZECT) that’s led by the Confederation of Passenger Transport, launched the new report Coach Route Map to Destination Zero in Parliament this week.

Coach sector rallies to ensure smooth road to destination zero

March 13 2023

A greater use of low carbon fuels in the short-term and more zero emission refuelling or charging infrastructure as part of a National Zero Emission Coach Strategy are needed to maintain affordable long distance coach travel when new diesel vehicles are phased out in 2040.

National Express West Midlands bus stop

90% of Britons want a bus stop within a 15 minute walk

March 10 2023

According to a recent YouGov poll, 90% of Britons want a bus stop within a 15 minute walk of their home. It is the most popular amenity listed that they wish for. 

Waybills now available to purchase via the CPT Shop

March 03 2023

Visit the CPT Shop now!

CPT’s call for data from coach operators for new Cost Monitor

February 28 2023

CPT has launched a new Cost Monitor, specifically for coach operators. The new coach version will sit alongside the recently launched Bus Cost Monitor. 

CPT Media Coverage: February 2023

February 28 2023

Here are some of our media coverage highlights for February 2023: