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CPT Operator Forum round-up
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.
Paul Lynch to continue as President in 2026 as Duncan Aspinall is announced as Vice President
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.
Reacting to the Chancellor’s statement, Alison Edwards, Director of Policy and External Relations at the Confederation of Passenger Transport, said:
“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.
Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) statement on the government’s decision to raise the bus fare cap to £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.
Economic Impacts of Coach Services Report
CPT has published new research conducted by KPMG that quantifies the significant economic benefits of coach services to the British economy - including direct impacts for passengers and operators, and additional benefits that arise for supply chains, commerce and communities.
CPT welcomes the creation of a UK Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel
CPT welcomes the creation of the panel and looks forward to exploring how the UK can continue to be world leaders in creating a zero emission bus network that offers a growing number of passengers one of the most sustainable forms of transport.