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The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) Scotland is the trade association for the bus and coach industries in Scotland. Part of @CPT_UK.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined October 2018
The tiny writing highlights just how many factors impact patronage on Scotland's buses, many of which are out of the control of operators. Read KPMG's full report - https://t.co/CjdeFXm9Io
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That's a wrap on this year's CPT Scotland conference and dinner, thank you to all our sponsors, speakers, and delegates! We were delighted to launch our manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election with Minister Jim Fairlie MSP, you can read it in full here: https://t.co/6hSYHSKOqk
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You can read our news story and all the reports here:
Today is the start of @CPT_Scot Conference and we're launching new research into bus speeds. 900k trips are made by bus in Scotland every day, but the average bus travels at just 11.3mph. Speeding up buses needs to be a priority to unlock economic gains. https://t.co/QUUGHviULX
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SCOTLAND'S BUSES 2025 🏴 | Published in association with @CPT_Scot ahead of next week's 47th annual #CPTScotCon25 Conference in Edinburgh, we put the spotlight on Scotland's bus sector 🚍 ➡️ https://t.co/KcZqULLQI4
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CPT Scotland Director @PaulWhite_CPT and Minister for Business @RichardLochhead co-chaired a roundtable yesterday exploring coach tourism in Scotland and how we can all work together to get things right for visitors across the country.
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📢It's the final week to secure your place at this year's CPT Scotland Annual Conference and Dinner! Book here: https://t.co/92aTKvSm9M
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We're happy to see financial support has been provided by the Scottish Government to ensure a thriving bus manufacturing sector in Scotland, which is essential for the transition to ZEBs and working towards the end of registration of new non-ZE vehicles. https://t.co/I2aKbBOrNj
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Bus manufacturing by Alexander Dennis in Scotland is set to continue after it worked with partners to keep Falkirk and Larbert plants open.
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This week CPT Scotland Director @PaulWhite_CPT appeared on Channel 5 News to discuss the Scottish Government's removal of peak rail fares, pointing out that the previous pilot scheme had failed to meet it's own objectives.
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We're hiring for two exciting positions! 🚌 Coaching Manager - apply by 5pm on 6th August 🚍 Deputy Regional Manager (North) - apply by 5pm on 29th August If you're passionate about passenger transport, these are the jobs for you! Find out more: https://t.co/FOdG8nh4CN
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@on_lothianbuses won the inaugural Excellence in Social and Community Value with @PoliceScotland for Operation Crackle, and the Best Bus Service award for @LothianCountry Service 43
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@FirstBusUK won the award for Excellence in Technology and Innovation for their use of AI driven timetables, as well as the big one: Public Transport Operator of the Year
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Congratulations to @on_lothianbuses and @FirstBusUK who both picked up 2 awards at last night's Scottish Transport Awards 🎉
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Today we have responded to SPT's Regional Bus Strategy consultation. The strategy sets out a vision for more frequent, more reliable, more affordable and easier to use buses in the region. You can read more about our response here: https://t.co/z7WIMxo4oD
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Transport Scotland is currently consulting on it's vision for bus open data, and to help inform our members CPT Scotland is hosting an event TOMORROW at 1400 in Perth. Today is the last chance to register so get in touch with the Scotland team to secure your space!
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We saved the best for last! #NationalCoachWeek
This #NationalCoachWeek we’re proud to award Coach Friendly Status to Dunfermline, Scotland’s ancient capital and one of its newest cities - recognising its commitment to welcoming coach visitors with excellent facilities and group-friendly experiences. Congrats to all involved!
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To kick off #NationalCoachWeek @CPT_UK is highlighting the UK's top 10 coach destinations, including Inverness, Dunfermline and @britanniayacht
https://t.co/HLrnHjfmZ8
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We welcome the PfG commitment to suspending use of concessionary travel cards on a temporary and potentially permanent basis as a result of antisocial behaviour when using the card, which we have been calling for.
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Other commitments in the PfG include the previously announced £2 bus fare cap pilot, free bus travel for asylum seekers and the Bus Infrastructure Fund
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