Prescott Told to Respect Bus Workers

A campaign has been launched today to give employees in the bus industry 'key worker' status. more…

Unique Historical Drawings go Digital

In a move that is sure to please vintage bus aficionados, unique technical drawings of vehicles made by Metro-Cammell and Midland Red are being transferred into digital format following the purchase of an advanced scanner made possible by a grant. more…

Stagecoach boosts training for guide dogs

Stagecoach has linked up with The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association to boost the training and development of future guide dogs. more…

Kirkham Link Takes Off With Pronto

A new demand-responsive minibus service, the Kirkham Link, is now operating in the Fylde area of Lancashire. more…

Glenvale Bought By Stagecoach

Stagecoach Group plc (Stagecoach) is pleased to announce that on 12 July 2005, it completed the acquisition of the entire share capital of Glenvale Transport Limited (Glenvale). more…

Stagecoach announces 14% rise in profits

Stagecoach, the coach and bus operator has announced an increase in pre-tax profits of around 14% in its interim financial results for the year ended April 2005. more…

Robust Technology For Sustainable Transport

"Existing engine technology combined with a controlled gradual shift to biofuels and increased use of robust hybrid systems will lead the way into a sustainable and affordable public transport system," said Scania's Hasse Johansson at the opening session of the UITP world congress in Rome, recommending the way forward for urban bus transport in the next 15-20 years. more…

Plaxton Unveils All-New Website

Plaxton next week adds to the range of services which it offers customers, with the launch of the company's website. more…

Steaming ahead

Steam buses have finally been made legal again after putting out 'pollution' for the last 25 years. more…

Stagecoach Buys Big...Again

Stagecoach Group plc announced today that it has placed new orders for 169 vehicles for its UK bus operations. more…

The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) is the voice of the road passenger transport industry in the UK, representing bus, coach and light rail operators.