One month since we launched our new bus regulation toolkit and handbook - CPT Chief Exec, Graham Vidler, wrote for @local.gov.uk, setting out how the toolkit can help authorities navigate the choices ahead and deliver the best outcomes for passengers. www.lgafirst.co.uk/comment/orga...

DfT has confirmed new bus funding allocations for local authorities: £467m a year in revenue, plus capital support starting at £199m, rising to £211m by 2029/30. See our CEO Graham Vidler's reaction: www.gov.uk/government/n...

Don't forget to sign up for the CPT Conference & Annual Dinner 2026! 🗓️Thu 29 Jan 📍Park Plaza London Riverbank With a keynote from @simonlightwood.org.uk Minister for Roads & Buses, plus expert sessions, practical insights, and a celebration of our sector await. www.cpt-uk.org/cpt-conferen...

Coaches deliver 450m journeys a year - but 97% of the public have never heard a politician mention them. New polling shows coaches are widely used, great value, and viewed by the public as vital to the transport network - yet consistently overlooked. www.cpt-uk.org/news/public-...

Following the launch of our bus regulation handbook and toolkit last month, our Policy Manager Nick Jessup has written an op-ed for Passenger Transport exploring what this means for local authorities as they weigh up future bus regulation. Read in full: www.passengertransport.co.uk/2025/11/more...

Thanks to everyone who joined us in Solihull for CPT’s 2025 Coach Conference. We covered zero emission challenges, Access for All, skills and workforce needs, and DVSA’s safety update. A great day for a sector ready to grow.

Today's budget from the Chancellor contains multiple announcements affecting our industry. We're here to support you navigate: 💰 Increases to national living wage ⛽ A limited extension to the freeze on fuel duty 🔌 A new pay-per-mile charge on EV car users www.cpt-uk.org/news/cpt-sta...

We’re delighted to re-award Liverpool Coach Friendly Status, recognising the city's commitment to welcoming coach groups and supporting the visitor economy.

After being named one of our Top 10 Coach Destinations earlier this year, we’re delighted to re-award Bury Market with CPT’s Coach Friendly Status. Long-time favourite for coach groups, the market has 500+ traders, free coach parking, and a driver rest area with meal vouchers.

We’re pleased to welcome Andy Shaw as CPT’s new Coaching Manager, joining in the New Year. With experience across Go-Ahead, Lochs & Glens and Edinburgh Coach Lines, Andy will champion operators and support members on key issues across the sector. Welcome aboard, Andy!

Join us at the CPT Conference & Annual Dinner 2026, the flagship event for the UK bus & coach sector. This year’s theme: “Putting Passengers First.” 🔗 www.cpt-uk.org/cpt-conferen...

CPT members warn the Chancellor that any further tax rises on bus and coach operators would put services at risk, especially in rural areas. Costs are already up 16.7% since 2019. Buses carry 11m people a day and return £4.55 for every £1 invested. www.thetimes.com/business-mon...

Coaches are essential to Britain’s economic, social and environmental goals and make 475m journeys each year to connect otherwise hard-to-reach areas. That's why we're calling on the government to back them with the support they deserve in the budget. www.cpt-uk.org/media/5vzn4o...

We’re excited to announce the first ever CPT Coach Conference 2025! 📅 27 November 2025 📍 Crowne Plaza, Solihull 🕥 10:30 – 16:00 View the full programme and register now! www.cpt-uk.org/events/cpt-c...

Buses and coaches help connect communities in remembrance today. We remember the fallen.

We’re excited to announce the launch of a new Bus Regulation Handbook & Toolkit! Developed with Frontier Economics and endorsed by Department for Transport, ATCO, and ADEPT, this is designed to help local gov make informed decisions about the future of bus in their area. forms.gle/2ymht3uTqiLC...

Ahead of the upcoming Budget, we’re calling on the Govt to protect bus services from further financial strain. ✅ Full reimbursement of the £3 national fare cap ✅ A national target to improve bus speeds by 10% ✅ An exemption from any rise in fuel duty www.cpt-uk.org/media/5vzn4o...

The Welsh Government today announced an additional £2.67 million in bus revenue support. While we welcome this continued support for buses, it will not be sufficient to meet mounting costs.

Today is #UNWorldCitiesDay and this year's theme is 'people-centred smart cities'. We're calling for bus & coach policies to be at the heart of community plans as they help people to earn, learn and spend in their communities while offering sustainable modes of public transport.

The Bus Services Act has become law. This is an important day for our industry. Our Chief Executive, Graham Vidler, reacts to the news 👇

Today is the start of CPT Scotland Conference and we're launching new research into bus speeds. 900k trips are made by bus in Scotland every day, but the average bus travels at just 11.3mph. Speeding up buses needs to be a priority to unlock economic gains. www.scotsman.com/news/politic...

As the Senedd Climate Change Committee reviews the Bus Services (Wales) Bill, we are calling for a balanced approach that delivers for passengers. CPT Cymru Director Aaron Hill writes for Nation Cymru about why franchising risks putting pressure on public finances Read here tinyurl.com/4wye68bb

Driver shortages are a persistent barrier to our industry. We are calling on the govt to: ⚠️ Lift the 50km regular service limit for 18/19 yr-olds ✅ Allow training before a provisional licence is issued Read more here: tinyurl.com/snfbbyb4

September’s Catch the Bus Month saw 300m+ journeys in England – proof of the essential role buses play in daily life. From work & study to shopping & leisure, buses keep communities moving, cut congestion & support a cleaner, connected future.

One month to go! The CPT Scotland Conference & Annual Dinner is back in Edinburgh on 27–28 Oct. Hear from Sarah Boyd, Prof Sir John Curtice, Jim Fairlie MSP & more on congestion, franchising, AI, rural connectivity + the future workforce. 👉 Book now: www.cpt-uk.org/events/47th-...

CPT's Alison Edwards is at Labour Party Conference this week and participated Good Growth Foundation panel themed around inclusive growth. She made the case for a target to speed up bus journeys by 10% because £200m investment in bus priority could generate £1bn in economic benefits.

It’s #WorldCarFreeDay! Bus & coach operators like Bluestar Bus are encouraging people to leave the car at home with great value tickets. Cut congestion, help tackle climate change and support connected communities - why not hop on a bus today? www.bluestarbus.co.uk/catch-bus-wo...

👏 Huge congratulations to Stagecoach Yorkshire driver Derek Parker, who won a national award after helping a passenger suffering a suspected heart attack in Chesterfield. Bus drivers aren’t just drivers – they’re community heroes. 🚍💙 👉 www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/community/st...

This week’s Route Forward Conference, organised by CPT and Backhouse Jones brought together bus operators, transport planners and suppliers to discuss the biggest shake-up in bus regulation in a generation. A huge thank you to everyone who came for such a timely discussion!

We are delighted to announce that Kathryn Pulham will be our new CPT President from January 2026! With deep industry knowledge, Kathryn is ideally placed to champion our members, represent the sector, and help shape the future of UK buses and coaches. www.cpt-uk.org/news/cpt-ann...

Congratulations to Michael Leech of First Bus North & West Yorkshire, crowned UK Bus Driver of the Year yesterday! The National Final took place in Blackpool yesterday and saw 100 finalists undertake driving assessments, putting their skills to the test. www.bdoy.co.uk/blog/105/exp...

Great to have our CEO, Graham Vidler, chairing a panel about publicly owned transport networks at the UK Bus Summit yesterday. We'll soon be publishing research with Frontier Econ on the different models available to local authorities - keep an eye out for when its live!

It's less than one week until the Route Forward Conference! In partnership with Backhouse Jones, we will look at the evolving landscape of bus regulation, offering solutions and opportunities to learn from experts. Not to be missed - book now! www.cpt-uk.org/events/route...

Every school day, 600,000+ children depend on coaches to get to class. From school runs to trips away, coaches are the unsung heroes of education. Phil Smith reflects on their vital role in our latest CPT blog: www.cpt-uk.org/blogs/coache...

It's great to see an example of the charitable work that bus and coach operators get involved in. Congrats to Flix for partnering with DKMS to boost stem cell donor registrations - this is a fantastic initiative and a great use of onboard WiFi! cbwmagazine.com/flix-partner...

CPT Scotland Director Paul White appeared on Channel 5 News this week to discuss the Scottish Government's decision to axe peak rail fares. We support the aim to get more people onto public transport, but there's little evidence this will get more people out of cars.

We’re proud to support Catch the Bus Month! With the right support, buses can continue to drive growth. For that, we need to see: ✅ Fair funding ✅ Local flexibility through the new Bus Services Act ✅ Faster journeys through bus priority measures

In Wales, starting next week, 16–21yr olds will pay just £1 per journey, extending to 5–15yr olds in November. It’s the biggest intervention in bus fares in Wales in a generation. CPT Cymru's Aaron Hill, outlines what this means for routeoneteam: www.route-one.net/opinion/maki...

The number of bus trips per person outside London rose from 25 to 28 last year according to the National Travel Survey, out today. The national bus fare cap, and investment by operators in new routes, services, and vehicles, boosted the popularity of bus travel during 2024.

In his latest column for routeone, CPT President Paul Lynch reflects on what automation means for the bus and coach sector. But at the heart of it, buses are a people business. Read the full blog here: www.route-one.net/opinion/the-...

With the August bank holiday behind us, a huge thank you to all our coach operators for another successful weekend supporting thousands of people travelling! Fantastic work from everyone in the industry! 📸 Barnes Coaches

Heading to the coast this Bank Holiday? The £3 bus fare cap gets you to the sea for less: 🚌 Leeds–Whitby/Scarborough 🚌 Truro–St Ives 🚌 Taunton–Minehead 🚌 Bournemouth–Swanage (by bus… & boat!) Join 20m others travelling by bus this weekend.

Alongside our work with Understood, to train drivers to tackle VAWG, they are also gathering vital insights through a survey. If you’ve ever felt unsafe or uncomfortable on a bus, your voice matters. Share your experience anonymously: tinyurl.com/4adp92sv

Is it too early to talk about Christmas? Not for coach operators! We're delighted to announce a coach pilot scheme for the Newcastle Christmas Markets later this year! If you'd like to hear more on the pilot or book a coach place visit our website: tinyurl.com/y5mr3na9

What matters most to the public in transport policy? The IPPR’s recently published “everyday concerns” report is clear – buses are fundamental. Investment in public transport ranks as a higher priority than roadbuilding for all income groups. tinyurl.com/2cm6xsub

One month until Route Forward Conference in collaboration with Backhouse Jones! 🗓️ 16th September 📍 Clayton Hotel, Leeds The best bit? The conference is completely free to attend! Just make sure you register in advance so we know you're coming. forms.office.com/pages/respon...

We're proud to announce CPT's partnership with training experts Understood to launch a new module helping bus and coach drivers identify and report violence against women and girls. Read more: www.cpt-uk.org/news/trainin...

Responding to this morning's report from the Transport Select Committee, we'd like to set the record straight on something: bus travel is bouncing back, with journeys across Britain up 8% last year. Read our CEO Graham's reaction in full on our website: www.cpt-uk.org/news/cpt-res...

Fantastic to see another example of innovative ticketing offers from bus operators, making it easier and cheaper for people to choose the bus. These initiatives play a vital role in helping more passengers travel affordably and sustainably. www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/news/people/...

Bus operator costs up 4% in a year, driven by labour (+6.6%) & engineering (+8.6%) inflation. Fuel (-0.4%) & insurance (-3.1%) fell but couldn’t offset rises. CPT warns funding must reflect the real cost to protect routes & jobs. bit.ly/4fsg2Ot