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CPT Scotland launches Decarbonisation Dividend report

CPT Scotland launched the new WPI Economics report at an event in Edinburgh on the 22nd February. The report shows how major benefits could be reaped by levelling the playing field between private motoring and public transport in Scotland.

Package of bold bus and coach policies urgently needed in Scotland to meet net zero

A new WPI Economics report, commissioned by the CPT, shows how major benefits could be reaped by levelling the playing field between private motoring and public transport in Scotland.

Siobhian Brown MSP visits CPT members Stagecoach West Scotland

Siobhian Brown MSP and Fiona Doherty, Managing Director of Stagecoach West Scotland at the launch of the new electric bus fleet at Burns Cottage in Alloway.

Transport Select Committee's Call for Evidence: Accessibility

CPT's response to the Transport Select Committee's Call for Evidence on the subject of accessibility. 

CPT Reacts: Three-month extension to BRG and £2 single fare cap

The Department For Transport has announced a three-month extension to the Bus Recovery Grant and the £2 single bus fare cap outside of London.

CPT announces 2023 UK bus and coach conference

The UK’s leading Bus and Coach Conference is being held at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on the 30^th and 31^st March at no cost to CPT members.

CPT's response to the Transport Select Committee: Accessibility

As we set out in more detail, our sector has demonstrated its commitment to improving accessibility in a range of ways with huge fleet investment in fleets plus schemes such as those for mobility scooters and journey assistance cards. 

Read our full consultation response

A joint statement on the Bus Emergency Scheme

A joint statement from Welsh Government, WLGA, Confederation of Passenger Transport and Coach and Bus Association Cymru.

CPT's CEO Graham Vidler gives evidence at the Senedd

CPT's CEO Graham Vidler gave an hour briefing to Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee at the Senedd on the 9th Feb 2023.