{"id":1741,"date":"2026-01-09T11:46:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T11:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cumbrae.xthost.co.uk\/busv2\/?page_id=1741"},"modified":"2026-01-09T11:47:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T11:47:46","slug":"insights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cumbrae.xthost.co.uk\/busv2\/insights\/","title":{"rendered":"Insights"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>More than one route: the many ways to deliver bus services<\/h3>\n<p>Working with Frontier Economics, CPT has launched a handbook and toolkit to support local authorities deciding how best to regulate their bus services.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpt-uk.org\/campaigns-reports\/more-than-one-route-the-many-ways-to-deliver-bus-services\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Economic Impact of Coach Services<\/h3>\n<p>CPT published independent research quantifying the economic benefits of coach services across Britain, including jobs supported and economic value delivered.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpt-uk.org\/campaigns-reports\/economic-impact-of-coach-services\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Trends in Scottish Bus Patronage<\/h3>\n<p>Published on 10 September 2024, this KPMG report examines the drivers of patronage on Scottish bus services and the external factors that influence demand.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpt-uk.org\/campaigns-reports\/trends-in-scottish-bus-patronage\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Economic Impact of Local Bus Services<\/h3>\n<p>Independent research demonstrating how local bus services contribute to the British economy, support communities, and offer value for investment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpt-uk.org\/campaigns-reports\/economic-impact-of-local-bus-services\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Coach Friendly Scheme<\/h3>\n<p>The Coach Friendly accreditation helps local areas grow tourism, improve air quality, and reduce congestion.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpt-uk.org\/campaigns-reports\/coach-friendly-scheme\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Bus and Coach Priorities for the Next UK Government<\/h3>\n<p>CPT\u2019s manifestos Access All Areas and Driving Britain Forward outline priority asks for the next UK Government to support bus and coach networks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpt-uk.org\/campaigns-reports\/bus-and-coach-priorities-for-the-next-government\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Alternatives to the National Fares Cap<\/h3>\n<p>Research examining policy options for affordable bus travel and transition away from the \u00a32 national fare cap after Dec 2024.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpt-uk.org\/campaigns-reports\/bus-and-coach-priorities-for-the-next-government\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Zero Emission Coach Taskforce<\/h3>\n<p>A taskforce bringing industry experts together to identify challenges and opportunities for decarbonising the coach fleet. Two reports have been published.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpt-uk.org\/campaigns-reports\/fares-report\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Rural Zero Emission Bus Taskforce<\/h3>\n<p>Established in June 2023 to tackle the specific challenges for zero emission rural bus services.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpt-uk.org\/campaigns-reports\/rural-zero-emission-bus-taskforce\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Scottish Bus Decarbonisation Taskforce<\/h3>\n<p>A group of senior stakeholders establishing a pathway to decarbonise Scotland\u2019s public service bus fleet.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpt-uk.org\/news\/bus-decarbonisation-taskforce\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Bus and Coach: The Route to Net Zero<\/h3>\n<p>Commissioned with WPI Economics, this analysis explores the role of modal shift from cars to buses\/coaches in achieving Net Zero emissions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpt-uk.org\/campaigns-reports\/bus-and-coach-the-route-to-net-zero\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Decarbonisation Dividends from Bus &amp; Coach<\/h3>\n<p>A summary of the first stage of research into the multi-dimensional benefits of modal shift toward bus and coach travel.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpt-uk.org\/campaigns-reports\/the-decarbonisation-dividend\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>It Starts With A Stop<\/h3>\n<p>CPT campaign highlighting how bus and coach services connect people with everyday journeys and benefits.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpt-uk.org\/campaigns-reports\/it-starts-with-a-stop\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Thank You Driver<\/h3>\n<p>A campaign acknowledging bus and coach drivers as one of the most thanked professions in the UK.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpt-uk.org\/campaigns-reports\/thank-you-driver\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Moving Forward Together<\/h3>\n<p>CPT\u2019s bus strategy outlining how to get 1 billion more bus journeys by 2030 with commitments including zero emission buses from 2025.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.movingforwardtogether.uk\/\">Read strategy<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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