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Coach sector outlines three-point plan to end delays at Port of Dover

April 05 2023

More border staff, increased coach lanes and greater use of new technology provide the key to curing the congestion at the Port of Dover, says the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) - the UK trade association for the coach sector.

Coach sector calls for a level playing field at Port of Dover

April 03 2023

The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) is calling for crisis talks between the government, Port of Dover, ferry companies and coach operators to put an end to travel chaos for passengers at the English border.

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Kevin Stewart MSP appointed as Minister for Transport

March 31 2023

Kevin Stewart MSP has been appointed as the Scottish Government Minister for Transport by new First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP.

Lib Dems Leader Ed Davey visits CPT members First York

March 21 2023

Ed Davey MP got behind the steering wheel when he visited the depot during his party’s national spring conference.

Buses Minister Richard Holden MP confirms for UK Bus and Coach Conference

March 21 2023

Buses Minister Richard Holden MP will be speaking at CPT's UK Bus and Coach Conference on Thursday 30th March in Birmingham. 

Senior TC consultation into revisions to the statutory guidance & directions - CPT response

March 15 2023

Read CPT's consultation response

CPT Reacts: Spring Budget 2023

March 15 2023

Graham Vidler, CEO of the Confederation of Passenger Transport, responds to the Spring Budget.

Zero Emission Coach Taskforce launches report in Parliament

March 15 2023

Leading industry experts from the Zero Emission Coach Taskforce (ZECT) that’s led by the Confederation of Passenger Transport, launched the new report Coach Route Map to Destination Zero in Parliament this week.

Coach sector rallies to ensure smooth road to destination zero

March 13 2023

A greater use of low carbon fuels in the short-term and more zero emission refuelling or charging infrastructure as part of a National Zero Emission Coach Strategy are needed to maintain affordable long distance coach travel when new diesel vehicles are phased out in 2040.