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CPT Scotland Response to Draft National Planning Framework 4

March 29 2022

CPT Scotland's response to the Draft National Planning Framework 4.

CPT statement in response to Government saying that UK is on track to reach 4000 zero emission bus pledge with £200m boost

March 25 2022

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has issued a statement following the Government's announcement that the UK is on track to reach 4000 zero emission bus pledge with £200m boost.

New research shows councils can be bold with plans to improve bus services

March 25 2022

New research released today (25 March) shows that most people support measures which give buses greater priority on roads.

CPT statement: fuel duty cut from bus and coach operators

March 23 2022

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has issued a statement in response to today’s fuel duty cut.

A joint statement from the coach industry

March 22 2022

Trade bodies representing the coach industry have released a joint statement calling on the Chancellor to support the industry.

Free travel scheme for Ukrainian arrivals

March 18 2022

Bus and scheduled coach operators across England have agreed a country-wide scheme with the Department for Transport to offer each Ukrainian arrival a free journey to their sponsor’s home.

CPT writes to governments about rising fuel prices

March 10 2022

In response to rising fuel prices across the country CPT has written to the UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments.

We're hiring: Central Services Executive

March 08 2022

CPT’s Central Services Executive will oversee the smooth running of the central office, as well as providing day-to-day HR administration, PA support to the Chief Executive and administrative support to the membership team.

DfT press release: Over £150 million provided to safeguard local transport services as the country emerges from the pandemic

March 01 2022

Bus and light rail operators across England will benefit from over £150 million of Government support, ensuring services continue to run and millions of passengers can continue to get around as the country emerges from the pandemic.