Latest News & Releases

CPT submits a representation in advance of the UK Government’s Budget

September 11 2024

On Tuesday (10 September), CPT submitted a representation in advance of the UK Government’s Budget which will be held on 30 October, highlighting the urgent clarity required on the national fare cap, and that funding streams must be maintained over the next financial year to enable the sector to maintain current service levels.

New research shows the huge economic impact of buses and highlights the value of public investment in local services

September 05 2024

New independent research commissioned by CPT from KPMG evaluates the scale and breadth of economic benefits delivered by local bus services to the British economy and highlights how investment in them by government offers excellent value-for-money

CPT Coach Friendly scheme grows with the addition of Durham & Northallerton

August 12 2024

This week Durham city, and the county market town of Northallerton will both become the latest tourist destinations to win Coach Friendly status from CPT.

CPT Cost Monitor shows slowdown in cost increases as results underscore importance of bus priority measures

August 07 2024

The fourth report from an independent industry-wide survey of bus industry operating costs confirms a significant slowdown in the rate of increase in the twelve months to February 2024, At the same time, analysis of the figures suggests that a 10% increase in bus speeds has the potential to deliver 135 million miles of extra services each year at no extra cost.

Driving the UK Forward - 10 years of Ride & Drive

August 02 2024

On Monday 29 July, CPT welcomed over 200 members to a very festive 10th Ride & Drive event, held at North Weald Airfield, Harlow, as well as Richard Turfitt, Senior Traffic Commissioner.

Latest Costs Monitor report of February 2024 now available.

July 23 2024

The rate of increase in unit costs for bus operators slowed in the most recent twelve months, after two years of double-digit increases. 

CPT reacts to the Kings Speech

July 17 2024

The bus industry will work closely with the new Government to help transform the sector and to help realise its key priorities for economic growth, swifter decarbonisation, and more sustainable travel

CPT Cymru welcomes publication of draft guidance on 30mph speed limits in Wales

July 16 2024

Bus operators in Wales hope local authorities will now engage and work closely with them to improve speeds on key routes. 

CPT responds to Transport Secretary Louise Haigh's pledge to kickstart a “bus revolution”

July 11 2024

CPT looks forward to working hand in hand with the government to deliver change which benefits passengers across the whole country, prioritises buses in order to curb congestion and air pollution, and drives swifter progress towards the UK’s climate targets