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This account is for the latest operational advice and updates; any members with operational questions should email the CPT Operations Team. Follow @CPT_UK for our latest campaigns, policy updates and industry news
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After 56 days it is again no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering when using public transport in England........the Safer Transport Guidance for Operators has been updated to reflect this, reverting to the wording used before 1 Dec 👉gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Self-Isolation Rules - From 17 January (Monday) in England fully vaccinated people will be able to leave isolation at the start of day 6, (after 5 complete days) as long as they return a negative lateral flow test on day five and also at the start of day six
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The Minister for Tourism for France Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne has announced that entry rules for travellers originating from the UK will be relaxed from 14 January. Fully vaccinated travellers will not require a compelling reason to enter France, and will not be subject to quarantine
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For 2022 @CPT_UK has a refreshed new look – you can read more about it on our website tinyurl.com/2rvu85pv #DrivingtheUKForward
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Members will have just received an update about PSVAR after @CPT_UK received a letter from @CharlotteV today. The letter confirms that the Special Authorisations that expire 31 July will be extended, and also sets out the future plans the Government has for the regulations
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Really looking forward to this event, having both the Chief Executive of @DVSAgovuk and the Senior Traffic Commissioner addressing an industry compliance event is something members will not want to miss...#CPTLive #Compliance #TravelSafe
5 Jul 2021
What can CPT members expect to hear at the Compliance Workshop on 12 July? Membership Director Chris Nice gives an overview. Register to attend here tinyurl.com/s5a6tuww (event is CPT members only)
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Confederation of Passenger Transport Operations retweeted
21 Jun 2021
Hundreds of thousands of jobs lost and zero income for 18 months. The travel industry has been the worst affected sector by the pandemic. The necessary tailored support from government is long overdue.
Find the #speakupfortravel social media pack here: ow.ly/Hjum50Ff5xf
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Great news that our former colleague @SSalmonexCPT has been nominated Honorary Ambassador by #UTIP in recognition of his many years of work respresenting @CPT_UK members and their interests
21 Jun 2021
I am very grateful to the just-nominated Honorary Ambassadors for the services rendered to #UITP. Thanks for the expertise you shared with the public transport community and the time you dedicated to the Association.
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We have been informed that @DVLAgovuk has reinstated the NOTIFY service so that drivers will receive a confirmation by email, SMS or (if they live in the 19th century) by post that their application has been received.
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REMINDER: The Birmingham CAZ begins charging non-compliant vehicles today £50 for Buses and Coaches that are not EURO VI 👉brumbreathes.co.uk/info/32/c…
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Confederation of Passenger Transport Operations retweeted
10 Jun 2021
Debate in UK parliament today on travel, tourism & aviation today. An opportunity for MPs to press the case for sector support. Whilst economy opens more widely, inbound tourism remains effectively closed, & needs help to play it’s crucial role in export driven economic recovery
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Waiting to present the latest @CPT_UK Operations update to a meeting of the CPT Suppliers’ Committee
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A reminder that @PcsUnion members are taking industrial action @DVLAgovuk this week mainly impacting the Call Centre. Where possible it is recommended to use the available Online Services 👉gov.uk/browse/driving
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@CPTOperations Manager uses buses regularly to get around SW London #ILoveMyBus Bus is safe and easy to use so it's time to get #BackOnBoard and #TravelSafely and #environmentallyfriendly
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The PCS union have confirmed that their @DVLAgovuk
members will take further strike action between Wednesday 2 June and Saturday 5 June. We encourage members where possible to use the online services that will still be available 👉gov.uk/browse/driving
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BREAKING: #Birmingham City Council has just announced that in order to assist with the transition to the new #CAZ there will be a grace period of 2 weeks until 14 June where charges for non-compliant vehicles will not be levied
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The #Birmingham #CAZ came into force today covering all the roads within the A4540 Middleway Ring Road. It's a Class D so all non-compliant 4 wheeled vehicles that are not exempt must pay to enter £50 for PSVs and HGVs, £8 for everything else
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Today @CPT_UK received a letter from the Minister acknowledging our Risk Based Case for the use of every Forward Facing Seat on Coach journeys. Members received an update including a copy of the letter earlier this afternoon #TravelSafely #BackBritainsCoaches
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Today @CPT_UK has published our Risk Based Case for the use of every forward facing seat on Coaches. Members can find the document in Chapter 1 of the Online Compliance Manual in the section Social Distancing on Buses and Coaches #TravelSafely #BackBritainsCoaches
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