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Round up: CPT Conference and Annual Dinner 2025

The CPT Conference & Annual Dinner 2025 took place on Thursday 23 January, at the Park Plaza London Riverbank.

Welcoming a record 175 delegates, the CPT Conference providing an insightful and thought provoking day for all, followed by an evening of celebration and networking at the CPT Annual Dinner.

Buses are key in achieving Government’s growth mission, says Transport Minister

Buses and coaches are central to the Government’s mission of kickstarting economic growth according to a keynote address to the CPT Conference by the Minister for Local Transport.

CPT urges greater long-term Government investment in bus services

The Confederation of Passenger Transport, which represents the bus and coach industry, has urged the Government to adopt a five-year funding settlement to unlock the full potential of England’s bus services.

CPT backs bold steps to boost bus usage in South Yorkshire

The Confederation of Passenger Transport, which represents the bus and coach industry, today welcomed consideration in South Yorkshire of bold measures to encourage motorists out of their cars and onto public transport. 

Who needs a sleigh? More than 100,000 people to catch a bus or coach this Christmas Day

The number of people catching a local bus this Christmas Day is likely to hit 100,000 as more operators lay on services to fulfil demand for travel.

CPT Impact Statement 2024

The CPT Impact Statement 2024 highlights how CPT has worked with all of its members, large and small, from all over the UK,  to make a difference to businesses and operating environments over the past year.

CPT's Response to the Better Buses Bill

The Confederation of Passenger Transport, which represents the bus and coach industry, today welcomed the priority given to upgrading local transport services in the Government’s Bus Services Bill. 

Local transport minister to deliver keynote address at growth-themed CPT Annual Conference

The Confederation of Passenger Transport is pleased to announce that Simon Lightwood, the Minister for Local Transport with responsibility for buses and coaches, will be the keynote speaker at its 2025 conference.

CPT Christmas opening hours 2024

Please be advised that the CPT office is closed between 17:00hrs on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and 09:00hrs on Thursday 2 January 2025. Emergency support services remain available, find out more here.