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Bideford awarded Coach Friendly status for second time

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has awarded its coveted Coach Friendly status to the town of Bideford for the second time, recognising its continued commitment to providing excellent facilities and a warm welcome for coach operators and passengers.

An island fit for coaches: CPT awards Coach Friendly status to the Isle of Wight

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has awarded its coveted Coach Friendly status to the Isle of Wight in recognition of the island’s great facilities and positive welcome to coach travellers. 

Minister joins coach industry leaders at Victoria Coach Station to launch Better Transport Week

Simon Lightwood MP, Minister for Roads and Buses, today joined coach industry leaders at London’s Victoria Coach Station to celebrate the role of coach travel in connecting communities, supporting the economy and delivering sustainable transport across the UK. 

School transport at risk from soaring cost of fuel

School transport for thousands of children across the UK is at risk because coach operators are struggling to meet the soaring cost of fuel, the Confederation of Passenger Transport has warned the Government. 

CPT Cymru welcomes new Head of CPT Cymru, Matthew Williams

The Confederation of Passenger Transport Cymru (CPT Cymru) is pleased to announce that Matthew Williams formally took up the role of Head of CPT Cymru earlier this month.

CPT responds to Government's free summer bus fares for children

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has responded to the Chancellor's latest measures to combat the cost of living, which includes a free bus fares proposition ofr children over the summer.

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

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

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.

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

• 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