Who we are

We help a dynamic bus and coach industry to provide better journeys for all, creating greener communities and delivering economic growth. We do this by representing around 900 members from across the industry be they large or small, bus or coach, operator or supplier.

We use our influence to campaign for a supportive policy environment, give our members practical advice and support to run their businesses safely, compliantly and efficiently and bring the industry together to share ideas and best practice. We’re ambitious to make things better for passengers, inclusive in seeking out different perspectives and we’re always there when our members need us.

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What we do

We influence governments, provide technical & operational support, regional support & representation for our members, and commercial partnerships, all for the benefit of our members.

We are led by three central decision-making committees made up of elected regional and national representatives who direct CPT and set out the organisation's key policy objectives and asks of government.

Compliance Manual

Our online Compliance Manual is a comprehensive member only resource providing essential assistance to bus and coach operators in order to help them run their businesses in a safe and compliant manner.

The Manual is split into 16 easy to search chapters, each offering detailed information and advice on key issues, including: changes to legislation; the requirements that must be met in order to hold an operator (O) licence; bus registration obligations; the approval, inspection and maintenance of vehicles and engineering matters; driver and employment issues; health & safety responsibilities; advice for taking groups and vehicles abroad and much more.

The Compliance Manual is a dynamic document constantly updated to reflect any changes to legislation, regulations and guidance affecting operators.

News & releases

Latest industry developments

CPT urges greater long-term Government investment in bus services

January 17 2025

The Confederation of Passenger Transport, which represents the bus and coach industry, has urged the Government to adopt a five-year funding settlement to unlock the full potential of England’s bus services.

CPT backs bold steps to boost bus usage in South Yorkshire

January 14 2025

The Confederation of Passenger Transport, which represents the bus and coach industry, today welcomed consideration in South Yorkshire of bold measures to encourage motorists out of their cars and onto public transport. 

Who needs a sleigh? More than 100,000 people to catch a bus or coach this Christmas Day

December 23 2024

The number of people catching a local bus this Christmas Day is likely to hit 100,000 as more operators lay on services to fulfil demand for travel.

Join CPT today

Membership of CPT gives you full access to a wide range of exclusive membership benefits and services. Annual subscriptions are calculated based on operators' fleets and suppliers' work within the bus and coach industries.

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