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Over a quarter of coach operators won't use Eurotunnel ever again, according to new survey

Over a quarter of coach operators who conduct international travel will not be using Eurotunnel in the future, according to a new survey.

The survey from the Confederation of Passenger Transport also revealed that half of operators had experienced increased costs due to having to seek alternative sea crossings.

Scottish Bus Decarbonisation Taskforce publishes its pathway to a zero-carbon bus sector

The Scottish Bus Decarbonisation Taskforce has published its pathway to a zero-carbon bus sector. A true collaboration between operators, manufacturers, energy sector, finance & government agencies. Great example of co-designing.

Feedback sought from coach operators over Eurotunnel changes

Coach operators and holiday companies offering international coach trips are being encouraged to share their views on Eurotunnel’s withdrawal of their online booking facility, as well as the price tariff increases they’ve faced this summer.

CPT pays tribute to Sir William Wright

Sir William Wright, the joint founder of CPT member Wrightbus, and a champion of the bus and coach sector, has sadly passed away at the age of 94.

CPT is supporting Catch the Bus Month this September

CPT is proudly supporting Catch the Bus Month in September organised by Bus Users UK. We are encouraging all our members to take part in the campaign and help raise awareness of the benefits of bus travel.

Call for Evidence: Bus Network in London

Cuts to bus services could result in the closure of multiple bus garages and depots. Currently, bus garages are in areas that are well suited for bus operations and are affordable to run.

Download our full consultation response.

Successful bus and coach driver recruitment event held at the Riverside Stadium

CPT partnered with members Arriva, Stagecoach and Coatham Coaches to host a successful recruitment event for bus and coach drivers at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough last Friday.

CPT launches Decarbonisation Dividend report

Switching car journeys to bus and coach is essential to achieving the country’s net zero emissions goal, according to a new report released today from the Confederation of Passenger Transport.

Lack of technology certainty most significant barrier preventing coach operators achieving net zero, taskforce reveals.

A taskforce dedicated to ensuring the coach sectors transition to zero emission alternatives is both workable and realistic has provided insight into the challenges currently facing the sector on their road to destination zero.