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CPT Partners with C9 Recruitment to Offer Exclusive Member Discount on Staffing Services

The Confederation of Passenger Transport is pleased to announce a new partnership with C9 Recruitment, a trusted staffing provider to the bus and coach industry, to support operators with their workforce needs.

Improved monitoring on the way for bus and coach drivers with diabetes

The working day could soon become smoother for bus and coach drivers with diabetes. The CPT has successfully influenced adoption of easier methods to monitor glucose levels. 

Confederation of Passenger Transport Responds to Transport Committee Street Works Report

CPT responds to the Transport Committee's Second Report of Session on managing the impact of street works. 

CPT responds to £3 bus fare cap extension

Graham Vidler, Chief Executive of the Confederation of Passenger Transport, responds to the Government's extension of the £3 bus fare cap until March 2027.

CPT Responds to Spending Review

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has responded to the Chancellor's Spending Review.

CPT responds to Chancellor's announcement about investment in city region local transport

Graham Vidler, Chief Executive of the Confederation of Passenger Transport, responds to the Chancellor's announcement about investment in city region local transport.

CPT statement on Second Reading of the Bus Services Bill in the House of Commons

The Second Reading of the Bus Services Bill is taking place in the House of Commons on Monday 2nd June. The Confederation of Passenger Transport has been working closely with the Department for Transport on behalf of bus operators and the wider industry.

CPT responds to SPT’s bus vision

The Confederation of Passenger Transport today responded to the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport Regional Bus Strategy consultation. 

The strategy places bus at the heart of Strathclyde’s public transport network, noting 25% of adults in the region use bus at least once a week. It sets out a vision for buses that are more frequent, more reliable, more affordable and easier to use.

Top 10 UK Coach Destinations Revealed for National Coach Week

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has celebrated the start of National Coach Week by shining a spotlight on the top 10 coach destinations across the UK.