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CPT's CEO Graham Vidler features on BBC Leeds

October 10 2023

CPT's CEO Graham Vidler was interviewed by BBC Leeds this past week in light of the upcoming bus franchising consultation in West Yorkshire. 

CPT Cymru Director Aaron Hill features on ITV Wales

October 06 2023

CPT Cymru Director Aaron Hill featured on ITV Wales discussing bus services in West Wales. 

CPT Says: Mixed messages on transport policy risk undermining investment in buses

October 04 2023

The Prime Minister has announced today the extension of the £2 single fare cap for all bus journeys in England. 

CPT's responds to Network North announcement

October 04 2023

Today, the Government has announced £700m of funding for bus services in the North of England. Read CPT's full statement. 

CPT's Policy Manager Becki Kite speaking at the European Zero Emission Bus Conference

October 02 2023

CPT's Policy Manager Becki Kite will be speaking at the European Zero Emission Bus Conference on the 12th October. 

CPT responds to PM's reported "Plan for Motorists"

September 29 2023

The Prime Minister will reportedly announce a "Plan for motorists" on Monday, which includes allowing cars the greater use of bus lanes. 

CPT welcomes £80m funding for the sector from BSIP+

September 28 2023

The Government has announced £80m of funding for the sector through Bus Service Improvement Plans+.

Under a week to go until CPT Scotland’s annual bus and coach conference

September 28 2023

On the 2nd October, key stakeholders from the bus and coach sector will gather in Glasgow to discuss key issues affecting the country’s most used forms of public transport.

Bus operators gather to celebrate #CarFreeDay and Catch the Bus Month

September 27 2023

Representatives from Stagecoach East, Dews Coaches, A2B and Whippet joined together with trade association CPT to highlight that if everyone switched just one car journey a month to bus, there would be a billion fewer car journeys and a saving of 2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.