CPT welcomes £80m funding for the sector from BSIP+

September 28 2023

The Government has announced £80m of funding for the sector through Bus Service Improvement Plans+.

Following the announcement, Rebecka Steven, CPT’s Senior Policy Adviser, said:

“We welcome the news that the Government has allocated £80m to local authorities through the Bus Service Improvement Plans+.

“Operators will continue working with local authorities, to ensure that this funding is targeted at protecting essential bus services that are vital in keeping passengers connected to work, education, healthcare and leisure opportunities.”

ENDS

More News

CPT welcomes government proposals to speed up training for bus and coach drivers and to lower the minimum age for them to drive longer journeys.

10/04/2024

CPT welcomes consultation on two key proposals it has long championed that will make training as a bus and coach driver more attractive to younger drivers

CPT responds to Labour’s party’s plans for a better bus network across England

10/04/2024

CPT says bus operators are committed to working with local leaders whatever the regulatory model any future government may bring forward.

CPT responds to DfT announcement of £4.65m for Accessible Information

08/04/2024

CPT welcomes DfT’s announcement of £4.65 million to help small coach and bus operators introduce live audio-visual updates on their services

CPT welcomes £143 million for almost one thousand zero-emission buses

21/03/2024

CPT welcomes the allocation of £143m from Government under the second round of the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) programme to help accelerate vital public and private investment in new zero emissions vehicles and charging infrastructure.

Latest news

CPT welcomes £80m funding for the sector from BSIP+