More than one route: the many ways to deliver bus services
Working with Frontier Economics, CPT has launched a handbook and toolkit to support local authorities deciding how best to regulate their bus services.
Economic Impact of Coach Services
CPT published independent research quantifying the economic benefits of coach services across Britain, including jobs supported and economic value delivered.
Trends in Scottish Bus Patronage
Published on 10 September 2024, this KPMG report examines the drivers of patronage on Scottish bus services and the external factors that influence demand.
Economic Impact of Local Bus Services
Independent research demonstrating how local bus services contribute to the British economy, support communities, and offer value for investment.
Coach Friendly Scheme
The Coach Friendly accreditation helps local areas grow tourism, improve air quality, and reduce congestion.
Bus and Coach Priorities for the Next UK Government
CPT’s manifestos Access All Areas and Driving Britain Forward outline priority asks for the next UK Government to support bus and coach networks.
Alternatives to the National Fares Cap
Research examining policy options for affordable bus travel and transition away from the £2 national fare cap after Dec 2024.
Zero Emission Coach Taskforce
A taskforce bringing industry experts together to identify challenges and opportunities for decarbonising the coach fleet. Two reports have been published.
Rural Zero Emission Bus Taskforce
Established in June 2023 to tackle the specific challenges for zero emission rural bus services.
Scottish Bus Decarbonisation Taskforce
A group of senior stakeholders establishing a pathway to decarbonise Scotland’s public service bus fleet.
Bus and Coach: The Route to Net Zero
Commissioned with WPI Economics, this analysis explores the role of modal shift from cars to buses/coaches in achieving Net Zero emissions.
Decarbonisation Dividends from Bus & Coach
A summary of the first stage of research into the multi-dimensional benefits of modal shift toward bus and coach travel.
It Starts With A Stop
CPT campaign highlighting how bus and coach services connect people with everyday journeys and benefits.
Thank You Driver
A campaign acknowledging bus and coach drivers as one of the most thanked professions in the UK.
Moving Forward Together
CPT’s bus strategy outlining how to get 1 billion more bus journeys by 2030 with commitments including zero emission buses from 2025.