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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.

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.