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CPT Media Coverage: Late September & October 2022

As the voice of the bus and coach industry, CPT is committed to raising awareness of the sector and the issues that face our members. 

Here are some of our media coverage highlights for late September and October 2022:

CPT reacts: New report reveals public support for pay-as-you-drive scheme

The Campaign for Better Transport has published a new report entitled: Pay-as-you-drive: the British public’s views on vehicle taxation reform.

CPT commercial members Ticketer appear on Sky

CPT members Ticketer, the public transport ticketing software and information systems provider, took part in a TV series called “Digital Transformation: the shape of things to come”.

CPT's Scotland Scottish Bus Seminar 2022

CPT's Scotland's Scottish Bus Seminar for 2022 took place in mid-September in Glasgow.

Baroness Vere reappointed as DfT Minister

Baroness Vere has been reappointed as a Department for Transport (DfT), with a portfolio that covers Local Transport.

We look forward to continue working with the Minister, as we have done for the past three years.

Car drivers urged to ditch the car and take the bus on World Car Free Day

On World Car Free Day (22^nd September), car drivers are being encouraged to swap their cars for the bus to help the environment.  

A tribute to David Morris

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of David Morris, Proprietor and Managing Director of DRM Bus, The Coach Garage, Bromyard, in the County of Herefordshire, on Sunday 11^th September 2022 in Hereford Hospital.

Anne-Marie Trevelyan announced as new Transport Secretary

We welcome Trevelyan into the role and look forward to working with her to help coaches and buses play their full part in the development of the nation’s wealth and health.

CPT's Graham Vidler speaks at House of Lords event

CPT continues to support Catch the Bus Month, organised by Bus Users UK, which is running throughout September.