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Soaring fuel prices push coach travel to breaking point: Coach UK calls for emergency diesel rebate of 20p per litre

October 08 2026

The UK’s coach industry is today calling on the Chief Secretary to the Treasury to deliver an emergency rebate of 20p per litre in the cost of diesel for coach operators. 

Leading transport organisations call on councils to prioritise bus travel offers this Christmas

October 05 2026

Three leading bus and transport organisations have come together to call on local authorities to prioritise festive travel offers that encourage bus use this Christmas, rather than funding discounted parking.

Newcastle comes bearing gifts for coach drivers and passengers this Christmas

September 21 2026

The Confederation of Passenger Transport, Newcastle NE1 and Destination North East are bringing back Newcastle’s Christmas Market coach scheme for 2026, following its introduction last year.

Bus passengers get a voice in Scottish roadworks

August 13 2026

CPT has today welcomed updated guidelines in Scotland that call for bus users to be given proper consideration when streets are dug up. 

Employer National Insurance rise adds £110 million a year to bus industry costs

July 28 2026

CPT Cost Monitor shows operators cutting costs elsewhere as labour pressures mount ahead of recent fuel price increases.

Bideford awarded Coach Friendly status for second time

July 02 2026

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has awarded its coveted Coach Friendly status to the town of Bideford for the second time, recognising its continued commitment to providing excellent facilities and a warm welcome for coach operators and passengers.

An island fit for coaches: CPT awards Coach Friendly status to the Isle of Wight

June 17 2026

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has awarded its coveted Coach Friendly status to the Isle of Wight in recognition of the island’s great facilities and positive welcome to coach travellers. 

Minister joins coach industry leaders at Victoria Coach Station to launch Better Transport Week

June 15 2026

Simon Lightwood MP, Minister for Roads and Buses, today joined coach industry leaders at London’s Victoria Coach Station to celebrate the role of coach travel in connecting communities, supporting the economy and delivering sustainable transport across the UK. 

School transport at risk from soaring cost of fuel

June 05 2026

School transport for thousands of children across the UK is at risk because coach operators are struggling to meet the soaring cost of fuel, the Confederation of Passenger Transport has warned the Government.