Tag: Trade Talk

Better buses pledge must be backed by cold, hard cash

Who is the most important politician for our industry this year? I’ll…

Budget will hit coach and bus operators hard, says CPT CEO

Changes concerning employer National Insurance contributions run counter to the government’s aim…

An industry-wide approach to women’s safety on our buses

With the National Police Chiefs’ Council declaring it a “national emergency” and…

Measuring the huge value of local bus to our economy

On 5 September, I and a team of colleagues went to Derby…

CPT: Pressing the new government on workforce issues

There are few sectors that are as people-focused as coach and bus,…

CPT CEO: No cause for let-up despite election pause

Rumours came and went several times over recent months around Westminster and…

New mayors have the power to improve coach and bus services

Our President’s column this month highlights some of the issues we’re grappling…

Accessible Information Regulations: Don’t leave it too late

What's the biggest challenge you face as an operator this year? I'm…

Standing up and being counted for the UK’s vital coach industry

It is remarkable that in 2024 coaches aren’t given the recognition that…

Graham Vidler: Bus’s role in reducing transport poverty

Improving public transport can make a real difference to household finances, writes…