Labour’s plans for bus under the microscope: Who will pay?
I wasn’t able to attend the Confederation of Passenger Transport’s Conference in January, but I’ve now spoken to a few…
CPT President Paul Lynch: Political priorities ahead of election
Stagecoach London Managing Director Paul Lynch (pictured, above) took over as President of the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) during…
Bus Centre of Excellence: How is it working with the industry?
Among promises made in the National Bus Strategy for England at publication in 2021 was one committing the Department for…
Congestion hurts bus services ‘regardless of regulatory model’
Stricter parking enforcement and a harder line with roadworks by utilities companies are two areas that must be acted on…
Key topics discussed as shadow minister meets McGill’s
Funding for the industry and improving bus priority were among the topics discussed by Scottish Shadow Transport Minister, Graham Simpson,…
Fees charged by DVSA form part of independent review work
Efficiency benefits, fee levels, and savings in resource departmental expenditure limits are part of a wide-reaching independent review of DVSA…
Coach tourism drivers’ hours changes in EU now ‘a done deal’
Change to hours regulations for coach tourism drivers in the EU is “a done deal” after the European Council presidency…
Skills, coach parking, decarb and ZE in RHA Spring Statement calls
Skills and training, coach parking, low-carbon fuels, and a clear pathway to zero-emission vehicle driveline evolution are among calls made…
Bus speeds and coach CAZ exemptions on CPT Budget wish-list
Long-term funding, a plan for local authorities to increase bus speeds and a creation of a new class of Clean…
CPT launches coach and bus manifestos ahead of General Election
As the UK braces for the upcoming general election, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has launched two manifestos at…