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Government funding of £38 million is a welcome step on the journey to a green bus fleet nationwide

The Confederation of Passenger Transport today welcomes a £38 million investment by the Department for Transport to support 12 local authorities in expansion of zero emission bus fleets. The funding  - which will be backed up by at least three times the amount of private sector investment - will help to deliver 319 new zero emission buses over the next two years.

Operators ready to work with Welsh government on boosting bus travel

Bus operators today pledged to work closely with the Welsh government in its goal of delivering frequent, reliable, affordable buses for passengers across the country.

Responding to today’s publication of the Bus Services (Wales) Bill, the Confederation of Passenger Transport welcomed the Government’s ambition to build a long term plan for buses but urged ministers to maintain room for commercial innovation.

Bus operators call for action to tackle badly co-ordinated streetworks

Poorly planned and badly co-ordinated streetworks are having an enormous impact on bus and coach services nationwide according to research by the Confederation of Passenger Transport.

Don’t miss the coach! CPT calls for national transport strategy to include long-distance and charter coaches

Coaches, which provide vital connections across the United Kingdom, must be placed at the heart of local and national transport planning, the Confederation of Passenger Transport urges today.

Confederation of Passenger Transport Calls for Bold Investment in Bus Services to Drive Economic Growth

The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has today submitted proposals to the Government’s Spending Review, emphasising that better buses are key to achieving economic growth and improving quality of life for communities across Britain.

Class of 2024: Record Number of Bus Drivers and Engineers Complete Apprenticeships

696 bus drivers and engineers completed apprenticeships in England in 2024. Graduations were up by 19% year-on-year, according to figures released to mark National Apprenticeships Week.

CPT Cost Monitor Demonstrates Need for Workforce Strategy on Buses

The UK’s bus industry has successfully rebuilt its workforce and service network following post-pandemic driver shortages, putting it in a strong position to drive economic growth and social mobility. But with labour costs at a record high, continued support is needed to help the industry sustain and expand the essential services relied upon by millions.

CPT's Response to Chancellor's Economic Growth Plans

The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), which represents the bus and coach industry, has responded to today's announcement by the Chancellor setting out the Government's vision to boost the economy.

CPT Calls for Exemption of Closed-Door School Services from Bus Open Data Requirements

The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has called on the Government to exempt closed-door school services from Bus Open Data (BODS) requirements.

In a paper shared with the Department for Transport, CPT argues that current regulations place an unnecessary burden on operators of these services, leading to increased costs, administrative complexity, and potential safety concerns.