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CPT reacts to government announcement that tyres aged 10 years and over will be banned from buses, coaches and lorries

July 16 2020

The reaction is in response to the Government’s announcement that tyres aged 10 years and older will be banned from coach, bus, and lorries in new measures to improve road safety.

Bus and coach industries collaborate to provide work opportunities for employees

July 14 2020

The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has launched a database to help unlock temporary and permanent work opportunities for employees across the bus and coach industry.

Green bus revolution: CPT launches vision to deliver 4000 zero emission buses

July 08 2020

Bus operators have set out how to deliver the Government’s pledge of 4000 new zero emission buses, supporting a green economic recovery and ensuring thousands of skilled jobs are retained in the UK.

CPT reacts to Campaign for Better Transport report ‘Covid-19 Recovery Renewing the Transport System’

July 07 2020

CPT reacts to Campaign for Better Transport report ‘Covid-19 Recovery Renewing the Transport System’.

CPT Consultation Response: Future of Transport Regulatory Review

July 03 2020

CPT's response to Future of Transport Regulatory Review

CPT statement: Prime Minister’s New Deal announcement

June 30 2020

CPT Chief Executive Graham Vidler said: “Buses are central to delivering the Prime Minister’s New Deal by helping to connect people sustainably with new job and skill opportunities across the country.

CPT reacts to the announcement that the social distancing 2metre rule is to be eased

June 23 2020

Responding to the Government’s announcement today that the social distancing 2metre rule will be eased, Confederation of Passenger Transport Chief Executive Graham Vidler said: “The Prime Minister's announcement heralds a significant opening up of further sections of the economy.  Bus operators already have a comprehensive package of measures to ensure people can travel with confidence, such as cleaning regimes and cashless payment.

Coach operators call on Chancellor to support forgotten industry and save 10,000s of jobs

June 08 2020

Over 550 coach travel operators have written to the Chancellor warning that without urgent support many of their businesses will go under as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic costing thousands of jobs.

CPT reacts to the announcement that face coverings will be mandatory on public transport

June 05 2020

From CPT's chief executive, Graham Vidler: "Buses are already safe to use as operators have introduced enhanced cleaning regimes alongside other measures including restricting capacity, but making face coverings mandatory will give more passengers the confidence to travel.