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CPT Media Coverage: November 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 November 2022:

Emergency doors on buses and coaches

In partnership with the Confederation for Passenger Transport (CPT), DVSA is asking vehicle operators to ensure their drivers are performing checks on emergency doors.

Zero Emission Coach Taskforce (ZECT) Survey – Request for data

The survey can be accessed here. The deadline for responses has been extended to the 15 December 2022 

Ralph Roberts to continue as CPT President throughout 2023

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has announced that Ralph Roberts, CEO of McGill’s Bus Group, will continue as CPT’s President until the end of January 2024, with a one-year extension to his current term.

A tribute to Steve Noble

All of us at CPT are deeply saddened to hear that former CPT regional manager for the North of England Steve Noble has sadly passed away.

Iain Stewart announced as new Chair of the Transport Committee

The new Chair of the Transport Committee has been announced as Iain Stewart after being successfully elected, replacing Huw Merriman.

CPT Reacts: Autumn Statement 2022

Commenting on the Autumn Statement, CPT's Chief Executive Graham Vidler said: 

"It's encouraging that the transport budget has been maintained in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement."

CPT signs joint letter calling on the Chancellor to support local bus services

CPT has signed a joint letter calling on the Chancellor to support local bus services.

“Think bus to deliver growth, health and environmental benefits,” says CPT

Ahead of the Autumn statement, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) - the trade association for the bus industry - is calling on the Chancellor to commit to a properly funded bus network.