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Focus on modal shift, rather than green buses, is key to reaching net-zero targets

April 15 2021

Responding to a Government consultation on phasing out new diesel buses, CPT has highlighted that zero emission buses alone cannot deliver net zero emissions. Instead, there needs to be a change in people’s travel behaviour so that more people choose to travel by bus.

Vacancy: Your chance to join CPT Cymru - Public Affairs Executive, Wales

April 14 2021

Can you help us deliver a comprehensive political monitoring and research offering to our members?  We are looking for a Public Affairs Executive to support the work of CPT Cymru’s Director as we build and promote the case for a supportive policy framework for the bus and coach sector in Wales.

A better bus network for Wales – an agenda for the next Welsh Parliament

April 13 2021

'A better bus network for Wales' sets out how, with an ambitions plan from Welsh Government, we can build a reinvigorated bus network and tackle long-term challenges facing Wales.

CPT Cymru calls on next Welsh Government to build a better bus network for Wales

April 13 2021

With the 2021 Senedd elections less than four weeks away, the bus industry in Wales has today (13th April) called on Wales’ prospective politicians to invest in Wales’ bus network to help drive a step change in public transport.

CPT Consultation Response: Saving the UK's town & city centres post Covid-19 (APPG Inquiry)

April 08 2021

CPT's response to the APPG Inquiry 'After the vaccine - Saving the UK's town & city centres post Covid-19'.

CPT Consultation Response: DfT Consultation on Ending the Sale of New Diesel Buses

April 07 2021

CPT's response to the DfT consultation on ending the sale of new diesel buses.

CPT reacts: £120m funding scheme for zero emission buses

March 30 2021

CPT’s Head of Policy Alison Edwards has reacted to the launch of a multi-million pound scheme for zero-emission buses across England.

Coach industry sets out recovery agenda for next Welsh Parliament

March 29 2021

As the 2021 Senedd election approaches, the coach industry in Wales has today (29 March) set out its plan for an ambitious recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, including grants to help tours get underway as soon as next month and kick start the Welsh tourism economy.

Coach industry sets out Covid-19 recovery plan

March 29 2021

The coach industry has today (29 March) set out its plan for an ambitious recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, including grants to help tours get underway as soon as next month and kick start the UK tourism economy.