Confederation of Passenger Transport

📢 New research published today by CPT tells a powerful story about the value of a healthy coach sector for the GB economy as a whole and for local economies. The coach sector delivers vital economic benefits to towns, cities and tourist destinations across Britain: - Coach passengers spend £8.3 billion a year in Britain’s tourist hotspots - Just one additional coach every day can deliver £1 million of economic value annually to a destination - The coach industry in Britain supports 81,000 jobs, generating £6.4 billion of economic value through employment - Coaches provide 450 million journeys a year in Britain – equivalent to 40% of all journeys taken by rail To read our media release, download the report, and find social media assets you can also use to help promote this revealing research, visit the project landing page on CPT's website: https://lnkd.in/eXhGR3MW #CoachBenefits #AccessAllAreas

CPT welcomes the government’s transition from the £2 fare cap to a new £3 limit, following our proposals for a managed exit that avoids a sharp rise in fares at the end of the year. While this increase will still pose challenges for many passengers—especially those relying on buses as a primary mode of affordable travel—our industry remains committed to working closely with government and local authorities to ensure passengers are aware of fare changes and informed about available ticketing options. However, this move must be accompanied by consistent, long-term funding to sustain services and protect essential routes, particularly in rural and underserved areas. CPT will continue to advocate for policies that balance affordable fares with the viability of our bus networks, creating a resilient, accessible public transport system that serves communities across the UK. #PublicTransport #BusFare #SustainableTransit #AccessibleTransport #PassengerSupport

Join us for the inaugural CPT Operator Forum 2024 at Euro Bus Expo on 13th November. We’re taking over the Masterclass Theatre on Day 2, diving into key topics like AI, accessibility, coach tourism, and workforce development. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with industry leaders and explore over 170 exhibitors, including the CPT lounge at V32. Have questions? Submit them for our Ask the Expert sessions. Let’s shape the future of UK passenger transport together. #EuroBusExpo #CPT

Next week the Chancellor will be announcing the long-awaited Budget, outlining spending commitments to support the government’s policy programme. We have contributed to the budget process by outlining key commitments the bus and coach industries need for a sustainable future. Our top 3 priorities are: 1. Clarity about the future of the £2 fare cap 2. A long-term funding commitment for buses 3. Investment in decarbonising buses and coaches Read more about our submission here: [https://lnkd.in/eF9cN4nB] #UKBudget #BudgetForBuses #BudgetForCoaches #DriveUKForward

📢 New on the blog: The importance of coach services. In his latest piece for routeone Magazine CPT President Paul Lynch highlights the value of coach to the economy and the need for the mode to be fully embraced nationwide: https://bit.ly/4faXHnU For the full story about the research visit: https://lnkd.in/eXhGR3MW #CoachBenefits #AccessAllAreas ADEPT Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom Transport Focus Louise Haigh MP

CPT's 2025 National Conference & Annual Dinner will take place on Thursday 23 January 2025 at the Park Plaza London Riverbank. Our last national conference saw 200 delegates in attendance and 400 people joining us for conference dinner - where CPT celebrated its 50th Anniversary (see highlights here: https://bit.ly/3Y7lL3Z). This year we anticipate another great turnout so sponsors of this event will enjoy an unrivalled opportunity to promote their brand and services to our members (and can secure attendance at the CPT Annual Dinner). Available packages for sponsors can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/3J78AZK More details of the conference will be announced shortly.

Our CEO, Graham Vidler, spoke with BBC Breakfast today to highlight the significant economic contribution of coach services across the UK. The discussion focused on findings from independent research commissioned by CPT, which reveals how coaches play a key role in driving the economy—supporting jobs, tourism, and sustainable travel. As an integral part of the UK's transport network, coaches are vital for both local communities and national growth. Read the full report here: http://bit.ly/4hbE0Oi #CoachesDeliver #EconomicImpact #UKTransport #PublicTransport #Tourism

Key date for your diary: CPT's inaugural Operator Forum takes place at #EuroBusExpo on 13th November. Join us for a day of insight, practical updates and discussion on topics including artificial intelligence, the accessibility challenge, a workforce for a new era, issues affecting coach tourism, the future of coach and an open forum with the Traffic Commissioner. #CPTOperatorForum #Bus #Coach #DrivingUKforward #AccessAllAreas For more information: https://lnkd.in/eS6k7cQb

You might already know that people catch a coach nearly 0.5 billion times every year. But CPT wanted to know far more about the immense contribution made by #coach services and their passengers to the GB economy and the local communities that they serve. To put some numbers on #coachbenefits - so we can ensure local authorities provide the access and facilities the coach sector needs to deliver this vital form of sustainable public transport that allows people to #AccessAllAreas - on Thursday this week CPT will publish new research that answers these and many other questions about the positive Economic Impacts of Coach Services. Watch this space...

Alison Edwards, CPT Director of Policy and External Relations, discusses the vital role of buses in her blog for Highways UK. She emphasizes that investing in buses not only reduce emissions but also boosts local economies. With a £4.55 return for every £1 invested, buses drive sustainable growth. For full insights, check out Alison Edwards's blog on Highways UK: bit.ly/3YagYzZ