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CPT's reaction to the 2023 Autumn Statement

November 22 2023

Following today's Autumn Statement, CPT has given its reaction to the Chancellor's announcement. 

Westwood Cross awarded renewed Coach Friendly status from CPT

November 16 2023

CPT were delighted to award Westwood Cross shopping centre in Broadstairs their Coach Friendly renewal certificate this week.

CPT meets the new Buses Minister Guy Opperman MP

November 16 2023

Guy Opperman MP has been announced as the new Minister for Buses in the Department for Transport.

Tribute to Brett Lambley from Safeguard Coaches

November 10 2023

All of us at CPT are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Brett Lambley, Engineering Manager at CPT members Safeguard Coaches, following a brave three-year battle with cancer.

Oswestry awarded Coach Friendly accreditation by CPT

November 10 2023

Oswestry BID have announced that the town has been awarded Coach Friendly Accreditation Status, the recognised accolade being presented to Oswestry by CPT.

Clean sweep for CPT members at routeone awards

November 09 2023

It was a clean sweep for CPT members at the prestigious routeone awards in Birmingham this week. The ceremony recognises excellence in the bus and coach sector, with CPT members topping all sixteen categories up for grabs.

CPT announces Stagecoach London MD Paul Lynch as new President for 2024

November 03 2023

Paul Lynch, Managing Director of Stagecoach London, has been appointed CPT's inaugural Vice-President. 

“Grow the Welsh bus network by over a third by following our proposals” says CPT Cymru

November 03 2023

The Welsh bus network could be grown by well over a third, with nearly 40m additional journeys over the next four years, according to a new report published today by CPT Cymru. 

Bus passenger levels surge to highest in three years

October 26 2023

The number of people taking the bus outside of London has returned to pre-pandemic levels for the first time.