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CPT and DVSA celebrate successful conclusion of senior “Experience Exchange” programme

April 15 2026

The Confederation of Passenger Transport and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency have marked the successful conclusion of a joint senior “Experience Exchange” programme, designed to strengthen collaboration between industry and regulator.

A warm welcome awaits in Ripon: city awarded CPT Coach Friendly status

April 13 2026

The cathedral city of Ripon has been awarded Coach Friendly status by the Confederation of Passenger Transport, recognising its commitment to welcoming coach operators and group tours.

Majority of Scottish voters say congestion is a problem for buses as public backs priority measures

April 07 2026

New polling commissioned by the Confederation of Passenger Transport Scotland shows that a majority of people believe congestion is a problem on Scotland’s roads, with strong support for measures to prioritise buses and improve journey times.

Game changer for coach travel in England as Government orders national planning overhaul

April 02 2026

Every local authority in England will be required to make proper provision for coaches from today following official recognition from the Government of the industry’s importance to public transport. 

Bus and coach industry launches national training programme to help tackle violence against women and girls

March 17 2026

The UK bus and coach industry has today launched a new national driver training programme designed to help tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) and strengthen passenger confidence on public transport.

CPT responds to Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) consultation

March 16 2026

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has responded to the Government's consultation on the Introduction of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED).

CPT urges mayors to ringfence visitor levies for tourism improvements

February 19 2026

Coach operators have today called for every penny raised by visitor levies in English towns, cities and destinations to be pumped back into improving tourism facilities.

Bus and coach sector apprenticeships offer life changing opportunities and help tackle youth unemployment

February 09 2026

CPT is marking National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the vital role apprenticeships in the sector play in building a skilled workforce, strengthening local communities, and supporting the Government's ambition to reduce the number of young people who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET).

Aaron Hill appointed Partnerships Director at CPT

January 05 2026

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has announced the appointment of Aaron Hill as its new Director of Partnerships and CPT Cymru, with responsibility for increasing CPT’s presence locally, and supporting its members to influence local transport authorities.