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CPT reacts: £2 bus fare cap for England launched by DfT

The £2 bus fare cap for single journeys in England will start in January and run through to the end of March.

CPT support during the festive period

Please be advised that the CPT office will be closed from 5pm on Friday 23 December, and will re-open at 9am on Tuesday 3 January 2023.

CPT Scotland writes to Deputy First Minister ahead of Budget

CPT Scotland has written to the Deputy First Minister ahead of the Scottish Budget announcement on Thursday 15 December.

Report: Package of bold bus and coach policies urgently needed to meet net zero

A new WPI Economics report shows how major benefits could be reaped by levelling the playing field between private motoring and public transport.

Bus and coach industry bring leaders together in Westminster for driver shortage talks

A special summit, convened by the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), was held in London on Tuesday [29 November] to tackle driver shortages facing the bus and coach industry.

Greater Cambridge Partnership – Congestion Charge Zone Consultation

Reducing congestion will deliver economic and health benefits to the Greater Cambridge area and we welcome the ambition set out in the proposals.

Download our full consultation response

CPT is looking for a new Director of CPT Cymru

CPT is looking for a new Director of CPT Cymru - a chance to be the national voice of the industry and to drive improvements in bus and coach services across Wales.

CPT Media Coverage: November 2022

As the voice of the bus and coach industry, CPT is committed to raising awareness of the sector and the issues that face our members. 

Here are some of our media coverage highlights for November 2022:

Emergency doors on buses and coaches

In partnership with the Confederation for Passenger Transport (CPT), DVSA is asking vehicle operators to ensure their drivers are performing checks on emergency doors.