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Maximising the benefits of local bus services

In February 2020 Department for Transport (DfT) announced £5 billion of new funding for bus services and cycling. £2 billion has been allocated to active travel and £3 billion to bus travel.  Of the £3 billion of new funding for buses, DfT has suggested an initial allocation of funding £1 billion to support investment in 4,000 zero emissions vehicles.

CPT reaction to end of avoid public transport message

Following the Prime Minister's announcement that the avoid public transport message has been dropped CPT Chief Executive Graham Vidler said:

“Operators have worked hard to ensure that buses are safe for both passengers and drivers. Moving away from the damaging avoid public transport message will be an important step in giving people the confidence to travel and we look forward to welcoming more passengers back onto buses.

CPT reacts to government announcement that tyres aged 10 years and over will be banned from buses, coaches and lorries

The reaction is in response to the Government’s announcement that tyres aged 10 years and older will be banned from coach, bus, and lorries in new measures to improve road safety.

Bus and coach industries collaborate to provide work opportunities for employees

The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has launched a database to help unlock temporary and permanent work opportunities for employees across the bus and coach industry.

Green bus revolution: CPT launches vision to deliver 4000 zero emission buses

Bus operators have set out how to deliver the Government’s pledge of 4000 new zero emission buses, supporting a green economic recovery and ensuring thousands of skilled jobs are retained in the UK.

CPT reacts to Campaign for Better Transport report ‘Covid-19 Recovery Renewing the Transport System’

CPT reacts to Campaign for Better Transport report ‘Covid-19 Recovery Renewing the Transport System’.

CPT Consultation Response: Future of Transport Regulatory Review

CPT's response to Future of Transport Regulatory Review

CPT statement: Prime Minister’s New Deal announcement

CPT Chief Executive Graham Vidler said: “Buses are central to delivering the Prime Minister’s New Deal by helping to connect people sustainably with new job and skill opportunities across the country.

CPT reacts to the announcement that the social distancing 2metre rule is to be eased

Responding to the Government’s announcement today that the social distancing 2metre rule will be eased, Confederation of Passenger Transport Chief Executive Graham Vidler said: “The Prime Minister's announcement heralds a significant opening up of further sections of the economy.  Bus operators already have a comprehensive package of measures to ensure people can travel with confidence, such as cleaning regimes and cashless payment.