On Wednesday 13 November 2024, the inaugural CPT Operator Forum Formed part of the Euro Bus Expo 2024 Programme. Providing a hybrid between the strategic insight offered at industry conferences and a genuine forum for operators, with a focus on sharing knowledge and insight, and exploring solutions.
CPT is delighted to announce that Paul Lynch, Managing Director of Stagecoach London, will continue as President for 2026 with a one-year extension to his current term and that Duncan Aspinall, Director of Holmeswood Coaches Ltd, has been appointed as Vice-President.
“Buses are the UK’s most popular and affordable form of public transport, carrying over 10 million people a day. We welcome the Government’s ambition of improving buses nationwide and this week’s package of £1 billion in public funding for buses will safeguard vital routes and ensure that fares across England are capped at £3.
“We are pleased that the government has taken steps to implement a managed exit from the £2 fare cap in line with our proposals. While it will avoid the dangers of a cliff edge at the end of this year, an increase to £3 will still present challenges for many passengers, particularly those who rely on buses as their primary means of affordable travel.