Latest News & Releases

Zero Emission Coach Taskforce (ZECT) Survey – Request for data

The survey can be accessed here. The deadline for responses has been extended to the 15 December 2022 

Ralph Roberts to continue as CPT President throughout 2023

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has announced that Ralph Roberts, CEO of McGill’s Bus Group, will continue as CPT’s President until the end of January 2024, with a one-year extension to his current term.

A tribute to Steve Noble

All of us at CPT are deeply saddened to hear that former CPT regional manager for the North of England Steve Noble has sadly passed away.

Iain Stewart announced as new Chair of the Transport Committee

The new Chair of the Transport Committee has been announced as Iain Stewart after being successfully elected, replacing Huw Merriman.

CPT Reacts: Autumn Statement 2022

Commenting on the Autumn Statement, CPT's Chief Executive Graham Vidler said: 

"It's encouraging that the transport budget has been maintained in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement."

CPT signs joint letter calling on the Chancellor to support local bus services

CPT has signed a joint letter calling on the Chancellor to support local bus services.

“Think bus to deliver growth, health and environmental benefits,” says CPT

Ahead of the Autumn statement, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) - the trade association for the bus industry - is calling on the Chancellor to commit to a properly funded bus network.

CPT mentioned in the House of Commons, 3rd November '22

CPT were mentioned by the Buses and Roads Minister Richard Holden MP in the House of Commons.

Richard Holden announced as new Buses Minister

Richard Holden MP has been announced as the new Minister for Buses in the Department for Transport. We were delighted to welcome the Minister to the Euro Bus Expo where he delivered a keynote speech, while also taking the time to speak with us on our stand.