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CPT Cymru backs calls for Welsh Government to restore confidence in public transport

August 25 2021

CPT Cymru is backing a letter that has been sent to Welsh Government calling on them to restore confidence in public transport to avoid a car-based recovery.

CPT writes to Secretary of State for Transport over driver shortage

August 09 2021

Last week CPT’s Operations Director Keith McNally write to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, warning him of the issues that will arise if vocational testing slots for coach and bus operators are not provided urgently.

Job vacancy: CPT Scotland Administrator

August 02 2021

The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) UK is recognised by government as the voice of the bus and coach industry and the consultative body on legislative and operational matters affecting the industry.  CPT Scotland is responsible for engaging with decision makers, policy officials, and CPT members on all devolved transport policy matters.

Job vacancy: CPT Cymru Administrator

July 23 2021

The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) UK is recognised by government as the voice of the bus and coach industry and the consultative body on legislative and operational matters affecting the industry.  CPT Cymru supports the work of CPT UK and is responsible for engaging with decision makers, policy officials, and CPT members on all devolved transport policy matters.

19 July rules easing (England only)

July 15 2021

Industry statement on the removal of the requirement for face coverings from 19 July in England.

Fewer car journeys must be at the heart of the Transport Decarbonisation Plan says CPT

July 12 2021

Getting people out of their cars and onto buses and coaches must be at the centre of the UK Government’s forthcoming Transport Decarbonisation Plan.

CPT reacts - bus funding in England

July 07 2021

CPT has reacted to the announcement that a £226 million package is being provided to support vital bus services.

CPT reacts - PSVAR following a letter from Baroness Vere

July 07 2021

CPT has reacted to a letter from Baroness Vere to trade bodies setting out the government’s immediate and longer-term approach to the application of the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations.

CPT reacts: easing of Covid restrictions in England

July 05 2021

CPT's Chief Executive Graham Vidler has reacted to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement that lockdown restrictions will continue to be eased from 19 July.