More than 3 million free child journeys were made in the first week of the Government’s summer bus offer! 🚌☀️ A huge thank you to bus drivers and operators across the country for helping families get out, explore and enjoy the summer.

The Great British Summer Savings scheme launches tomorrow, giving children aged 5–15 free bus travel across England throughout August. 🚌☀️ From Northumberland and the Lakes to Brighton and Leicester, discover some of our members’ best family-friendly routes!

CPT Ride and Drive 2026 is in full swing at Carver Barracks, with attendance on course to be our highest ever! A brilliant day of test drives, vehicle showcases, live PSV(AI)R demonstrations and industry networking.

A week on from #BetterTransportWeek, we're highlighting the conversations and partnerships helping shape the future of buses. From franchising in Wales to bus priority in Portsmouth, CPT is working with operators and local authorities to deliver better journeys for passengers.

Today is #CoachDay as part of #BetterTransportWeek. We're proud to be shining a spotlight on one of the UK's most important – and often overlooked – forms of transport, and grateful to Transport Minister Simon Lightwood for supporting the campaign.

Better Transport Week starts today, and this week CPT will be putting coach firmly in the spotlight. With events and announcements across the UK and more, keep your eyes peeled across our channels this week… Read Graham Vidler’s new @routeone.bsky.social column 👇 www.route-one.net/opinion/bett...

Better Transport Week will put coach industry in the spotlight

CPT will support this year’s Better Transport Week with a day dedicated to the often-overlooked but hardworking coach sector.

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It’s parade season! From Arsenal to York City, football victory parades don't happen by accident. Our latest blog explores the planning, preparation and people behind these iconic celebrations, and the vital role played by bus operators. 👇 www.cpt-uk.org/blogs/parade...

CPT was delighted to support Girlguiding Scotland’s ‘Next Stop Adventure’ day on 16 May 🚌 The initiative helped young people build confidence using public transport, while highlighting the vital role bus drivers and staff play in creating safe, welcoming journeys for all. ❤️👥

We’re proud to support Transaid Month 2026. Transaid works with communities, partners and governments across sub-Saharan Africa to improve road safety and access to healthcare through better transport. Find out more and get involved: www.transaid.org/fundraising/

Congestion is slowing buses across England — and holding back growth. New CPT research shows a 10% increase in bus speeds could unlock: 🚌 147m extra journeys 💷 £5bn economic benefit ⚡ Funding equivalent to 1,600 zero-emission buses Faster buses mean better buses.

⚠️ Coach travel alert: Gloucester Place southbound closed 11-13 May (Park Rd to York St). Coaches should use Baker St southbound. Lane closures at Marylebone Rd junction may cause delays. Please allow extra journey time.

Congestion is slowing Scotland’s buses - but the public backs solutions. @cptscotland.bsky.social's latest polling shows clear support for bus priority measures that can improve journey times, reliability and connectivity. CPT Scotland Director Paul White explains what needs to happen next 👇

We welcome the Govt's announcement of £1bn funding to support the transition to zero-emission vans, HGVs and coaches, including a new Depot Charging Scheme. CPT had strongly advocated for coaches to be included. Applications open until 30 June find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/depot...

With just six weeks to go until the Senedd elections, CPT Cymru is calling for long-term investment in Wales’ bus network. Buses carry 3/4 of public transport passengers in Wales. The case is clear: £1 invested can deliver £4.55 in economic benefits.

"If fuel becomes scarce, buses and coaches must take priority" - that's the view of CPT's Alison Edwards in a new blog about the impact of potential fuel shortages on the industry. Read the blog in full here 👇 www.cpt-uk.org/blogs/if-fue...

Bus passengers’ satisfaction with their journeys has risen across Britain, with higher ratings for punctuality, journey times and the role of bus drivers, according to the annual ‘Your Bus Journey’ survey from Transport Focus.

Last Friday, we had a fantastic day in glorious sunshine at our Golf Tournament and Midlands Annual Dinner. A huge thank you to our sponsors C9 Recruitment, Manley Summers, VEV, Backhouse Jones, Total Compliance and PSV Glass and Glazing.

We had a great time at the @tourismshow.bsky.social last week and thoroughly enjoyed the event - it was so busy and full of valuable conversations with members, peers, and stakeholders across the sector. We’re already looking forward to next year’s event!

Faster buses = stronger economies. Average Scottish bus speeds are just 11.3mph and improving them by 8% could boost Scotland’s economy by £565m a year. It’s time for national + local action on congestion and bus priority. #SpeedUpTheBus

We are proud to have hosted the UK bus and coach industry at First Bus in Basildon today to launch a new national driver training programme to help tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) and strengthen passenger confidence on public transport. www.cpt-uk.org/news/bus-and...

Last night the Scottish Parliament approved new Government powers to remove concessionary travel in the event of anti-social or criminal behaviour. Read Paul White's reaction on behalf of CPT Scotland below 👇

Fuel price volatility continues to put pressure on bus and coach operators. Tomorrow, 12:00, we're hosting a webinar on what’s happening with prices and supply, with CPT Operations Director Keith McNally and Steve Irwin, Portland Fuel. Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ca395b...

Opportunity should move as freely as the buses that keep Britain moving. For #InternationalWomensDay, Kathryn Pulham reflects on what “Give to Gain” means for the bus & coach sector — and the practical steps needed to support women across our industry. www.cpt-uk.org/blogs/intern...

Last night at the Trade Association Forum Awards, we were proud to see our colleague Nicholas Jessup shortlisted in the Rising Star category for his work on CPT’s Bus Regulation Toolkit and Handbook. This recognition is richly deserved 👏

CPT has been campaigning for greater flexibility for 18 & 19-yr-old drivers - crucially, to remove the current limit of 50km for younger drivers. Help DfT assess the case for change by completing their survey below - closes 2 March. www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/operatorev...

Save the date - CPT Midlands Dinner 2026 📆 Friday 20 March 📍 Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club NEW: The CPT Midlands Golf Competition, supported by Manley Summers ⛳️ This year’s charity raffle will be split between Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre and Crisis. www.cpt-uk.org/events/cpt-m...

A huge welcome to our newest member of CPT Vaculug Ltd 🛞 Founded in 1950, Vaculug is a long-established commercial tyre retreading specialist based in Grantham. www.vaculug.com

Overnight visitor levies must build the visitor economy, not damage it. Coaches generate £1.5bn in overnight spending each year. Passengers are price-sensitive. Every penny raised should go back into tourism infrastructure and Coach Friendly facilities. lnkd.in/e9rszqZJ

Planning your 2026 coach tour programmes? In just over a month the British Tourism & Travel Show returns to Birmingham - bringing together 200+ coach-friendly destinations, attractions and hotels from across the British Isles and beyond. Register now www.tourismshow.co.uk

As part of our ongoing commitment to make buses and coaches accessible for everyone, we're proud to be working with @guidedogsuk.bsky.social and @pocklington.bsky.social to roll out vision impairment awareness training for drivers. www.guidedogs.org.uk/blog/guide-d...

Guide Dogs and Thomas Pocklington Trust join forces to make bus travel more accessible

Guide Dogs and Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) have joined together to provide free vision impairment awareness training for bus and coach drivers, helping to make bus travel more inclusive and accessible for passengers who are blind and partially sighted.

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