The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) Regional page covering Northern, North West and Yorkshire regions.
Joined February 2017
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CPT North of England retweeted
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.
smartsurvey.co.uk/s/operator…
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CPT North of England retweeted
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 tourismshow.co.uk
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CPT North of England retweeted
It’s #NationalApprenticeshipWeek and we’re proud to celebrate the apprentices who help keep Britain moving every day.
Apprenticeships offer a vital route into work, allowing people to earn while they learn and build long-term careers in transport.
cpt-uk.org/news/bus-and-coac…
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CPT North of England retweeted
We’re pleased to announce that Aaron Hill has been appointed CPT’s new Director of Partnerships.
At a pivotal time in local govt reorganisation and transport policy, Aaron will lead our new engagement programme working with members and local authorities.
cpt-uk.org/news/aaron-hill-a…
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CPT North of England retweeted
10 Dec 2025
One month since we launched our new bus regulation toolkit and handbook - CPT Chief Exec, Graham Vidler, wrote for @LGAcomms, setting out how the toolkit can help authorities navigate the choices ahead and deliver the best outcomes for passengers.
lgafirst.co.uk/comment/organ…
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CPT North of England retweeted
5 Dec 2025
Don't forget to sign up for the CPT Conference & Annual Dinner 2026!
🗓️Thu 29 Jan
📍Park Plaza London Riverbank
W/ keynote from @simonlightwood Minister for Roads & Buses, plus expert sessions, practical insights, and a celebration of our sector await.
cpt-uk.org/cpt-conference-an…
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CPT North of England retweeted
3 Dec 2025
Coaches deliver 450m journeys a year - but 97% of the public have never heard a politician mention them.
New polling shows coaches are widely used, great value, and viewed by the public as vital to the transport network - yet consistently overlooked.
cpt-uk.org/news/public-back-…
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CPT North of England retweeted
28 Nov 2025
Thanks to everyone who joined us in Solihull for CPT’s 2025 Coach Conference. We covered zero emission challenges, Access for All, skills and workforce needs, and DVSA’s safety update. A great day for a sector ready to grow.
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CPT North of England retweeted
26 Nov 2025
Today's budget from the govt. contains multiple announcements affecting our industry. We're here to support you navigate:
💰 Increases to national living wage
⛽ A limited extension to the freeze on fuel duty
🔌 A new pay-per-mile charge on EV car users
cpt-uk.org/news/cpt-statemen…
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CPT North of England retweeted
24 Nov 2025
We’re delighted to re-award Liverpool Coach Friendly Status, recognising the city's commitment to welcoming coach groups and supporting the visitor economy.
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CPT North of England retweeted
21 Nov 2025
After being named one of our Top 10 Coach Destinations earlier this year, we’re delighted to re-award Bury Market with CPT’s Coach Friendly Status.
Long-time favourite for coach groups, the market has 500 traders, free coach parking, and a driver rest area with meal vouchers.
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CPT North of England retweeted
28 Oct 2025
We’re thrilled that @bt_uk will once again be our fantastic hosts for the Women in Bus and Coach Annual Summit 🚌
📅 6th October 2026 | Snowhill, Birmingham
Huge thanks to BT for their ongoing support and partnership! 💛
#Bus #Coach #CommunityTransport #BetterTogether
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CPT North of England retweeted
27 Oct 2025
Today is the start of @CPT_Scot Conference and we're launching new research into bus speeds.
900k trips are made by bus in Scotland every day, but the average bus travels at just 11.3mph. Speeding up buses needs to be a priority to unlock economic gains.
scotsman.com/news/politics/t…
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CPT North of England retweeted
20 Oct 2025
Driver shortages are a persistent barrier to our industry. We are calling on the govt to:
⚠️ Lift the 50km regular service limit for 18/19 yr-olds
✅ Allow training before a provisional licence is issued
Read more here:
tinyurl.com/snfbbyb4
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CPT North of England retweeted
3 Oct 2025
🥳 Happy 1st Anniversary to our Northern Region!
One year of connection, collaboration and championing women across the sector.
Here’s to many more 🚍💪
#Bus #Coach #CommunityTransport #BetterTogether #WiBCNorth
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CPT North of England retweeted
1 Sep 2025
We’re proud to support Catch the Bus Month!
With the right support, buses can continue to drive growth. For that, we need to see:
✅ Fair funding
✅ Local flexibility through the new Bus Services Act
✅ Faster journeys through bus priority measures
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CPT North of England retweeted
2 Sep 2025
Heads up 😬
2 Sep 2025
#M6 northbound remains closed between J34 #Halton #Lancaster and J35 #Carnforth, due to an overturned lorry/fuel spill.
The M6 is also closed northbound J36 and J39 for planned works.
Lane 3 (of 3) is also closed on the southbound between J35 and J34.
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CPT North of England retweeted
1 Sep 2025
🚌 It’s #CatchTheBusMonth with @BusUsersUK
🌍 One double-decker = 75 cars off the road
💨 Cleaner air & less congestion
🤝 Connecting people, reducing isolation
This #September, swap just 1 car journey for the bus – small changes = big impact!
#CTBM25 #LoveTheBus
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CPT North of England retweeted
28 Aug 2025
The number of bus trips per person outside London rose from 25 to 28 last year according to the National Travel Survey, out today.
The national bus fare cap, and investment by operators in new routes, services, and vehicles, boosted the popularity of bus travel during 2024.
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CPT North of England retweeted
22 Aug 2025
Heading to the coast this Bank Holiday? The £3 bus fare cap gets you to the sea for less:
🚌 Leeds–Whitby/Scarborough
🚌 Truro–St Ives
🚌 Taunton–Minehead
🚌 Bournemouth–Swanage (by bus… & boat!)
Join 20m others travelling by bus this weekend.
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