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Kevin Stewart MSP

Kevin Stewart MSP appointed as Minister for Transport

March 31 2023

Kevin Stewart MSP has been appointed as the Scottish Government Minister for Transport by new First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP.

Buses Minister Richard Holden MP confirms for UK Bus and Coach Conference

March 21 2023

Buses Minister Richard Holden MP will be speaking at CPT's UK Bus and Coach Conference on Thursday 30th March in Birmingham. 

Lib Dems Leader Ed Davey visits CPT members First York

March 21 2023

Ed Davey MP got behind the steering wheel when he visited the depot during his party’s national spring conference.

CPT Reacts: Spring Budget 2023

March 15 2023

Graham Vidler, CEO of the Confederation of Passenger Transport, responds to the Spring Budget.

Zero Emission Coach Taskforce launches report in Parliament

March 15 2023

Leading industry experts from the Zero Emission Coach Taskforce (ZECT) that’s led by the Confederation of Passenger Transport, launched the new report Coach Route Map to Destination Zero in Parliament this week.

Coach sector rallies to ensure smooth road to destination zero

March 13 2023

A greater use of low carbon fuels in the short-term and more zero emission refuelling or charging infrastructure as part of a National Zero Emission Coach Strategy are needed to maintain affordable long distance coach travel when new diesel vehicles are phased out in 2040.

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90% of Britons want a bus stop within a 15 minute walk

March 10 2023

According to a recent YouGov poll, 90% of Britons want a bus stop within a 15 minute walk of their home. It is the most popular amenity listed that they wish for. 

Waybills now available to purchase via the CPT Shop

March 03 2023

Visit the CPT Shop now!

CPT responds to National Planning Policy Framework Consultation

March 02 2023

CPT has responded to the National Planning Policy Framework consultation. 

 

Download our full response