Bus News
Looking for cracks in your business
In the heady times following the setting up of a new business, beyond the signing of contracts few really take the time to step back and examine the firm, says Adam Bernstein – and look […]
Business
Bus News
CPT launches CPT Energy to reduce operators’ energy bills
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has launched CPT Energy, a new service dedicated to helping members get the best rates from utility providers for their business energy (gas and electric). Launched in partnership with […]
Bus News
Stagecoach announces Business Change programme and director changes
Michelle Hargreaves and Darren Roe to join Business Change team, while Steve Burd announces he is leaving the company after a decade of service Stagecoach has announced new director appointments to help deliver a ‘Business […]
Bus News
FirstGroup shareholder demands sale after failed buyout attempt
FirstGroup shareholder West Face Capital has written a four-page letter to Chairman, Wolfhart Hauser, urging him to consider a full sale of the transport business, a break-up or a separation of its North American operations. […]
Bus News
SMMT figures show coach and bus market decline
The UK’s new coach and bus market fell for the fifth consecutive quarter in the first three months of 2018, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 1,793 units were […]
Bus News
CPT response to the TfL Consultation: Changes to Low Emission Zone and expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone
CPT is the national trade association for the bus and coach sector in the UK and represents around 1000 bus and coach operators, many of whom provide services in or to London; we have around […]
Business
Celebrating success at the UK Coach Awards
The UK Coach Awards recognises and celebrates coach operators and their staff nationwide and is the event that everyone wants to be seen at. The tenth annual awards, held at Viva in Blackpool didn’t disappoint […]
Bus News
Sexual harassment in the workplace
Sexual harassment in the workplace has been illegal for years, but it’s taken a number of high profile cases to bring the subject into sharp relief. As Adam Bernstein explains, firms that ignore the law […]
Business
From ULEZ to smart tachos
Confederation of Passenger Transport Coaching Manager, Andy Warrender provides a timely update on how the CPT is tackling a number of key coaching matters The single issue oppressing the coach industry more than any other […]
Bus News
VDL Bus & Coach buys in the Nordics
SWEDEN VDL Bus & Coach Nordic AB agreed to acquire all the shares of Swedish company Björks & Byberg at the end of last year. The agreement was finalised on May 4, 2018 and had […]
