we can't give a figure that specific as it would depend on the route, but an increase of 1mph nationwide could save nearly £60m in operational costs to reinvest services, and an 8% increase could generate an additional £565m for Scotland's economy.
Hi, we've just released the latest edition of the Cost Monitor, also linked is research we published in October on bus speeds in Scotland (complete with Edinburgh case studies!) www.cpt-uk.org/media/uaspc2...
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CPT Scotland Director @paulwhite-cpt.bsky.social and Minister for Business, RichardLochhead MSP co-chaired a roundtable yesterday exploring coach tourism in Scotland and how we can all work together to get things rights for visitors across the country.
📢It's the final week to secure your place at this year's CPT Scotland Annual Conference and Dinner!
Book here: tinyurl.com/yfre34v2
Storm Amy is the first named storm of the 2025/26 season. It’ll bring strong winds & heavy rain to northern & western areas. Weather warnings issued, including info about disruption in warning areas from Transport Scotland. Full details in our press release 👇
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One month to go! The CPT Scotland Conference & Annual Dinner is back in Edinburgh on 27–28 Oct.
Hear from Sarah Boyd, Prof Sir John Curtice, Jim Fairlie MSP & more on congestion, franchising, AI, rural connectivity + the future workforce.
👉 Book now: www.cpt-uk.org/events/47th-...
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.
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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.
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:
www.cpt-uk.org/careers/
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: tinyurl.com/4vv2a5as
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!
We saved the best for last! #NationalCoachWeek
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We're kicking off #NationalCoachWeek by announcing our Top 10 UK Coach Destinations which includes Scotland's newest city, Dunfermline; Coach Friendly accredited Inverness; and The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh who have just opened their new visitor centre.
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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.
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
Our comment on the Programme for Government announcement on the removal of peak rail fares in Scotland later this year:
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.
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
First Bus' Duncan Cameron also noted the value of investing in bus to businesses and the wider economy, with £1 investment generating £4.55 in economic benefits.
This figure is from CPT's 'Economic Value of Local Bus Services', which can be found here: tinyurl.com/27uk44ce
During this yesterday's NZET committee evidence session, CPT Director, @paulwhite-cpt.bsky.social, noted the importance of removing bus from congestion and the many factors that impact bus patronage.
For more information, read our report 'Trends in Scottish Bus Patronage' here: tinyurl.com/mpmsy2cr
CPT Scotland's Director, @paulwhite-cpt.bsky.social will be giving evidence this morning from 0915 to the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee. You can watch the session live here: tinyurl.com/yc6zzwsw
Busy day for bus stats in Scotland!
Transport Scotland 2023-24 stats show a 13% increase in patronage and Transport Focus' Your Bus Journey found that 86% of people in Scotland are satisfied with their journeys.
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Scottish Roadworks Commissioner, Kevin Hamilton, gave evidence to the UK Transport Select Committee this morning describing emergency and unplanned works as causing 'chaos' for bus operators.
Great news that the importance of a bus station at the heart of Scotland's Capital has been recognised.
Extending the lease ensures bus and coach operators can continue to serve passengers, and that public transport remains an attractive option to travel to and from the city.
While the committee's focus is on England, this is a major issue for operators across Britain.
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CPT Operations Director, Keith McNally, was questioned by Edinburgh MP @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social
at the Transport Select Committee this morning regarding the impact of the increasing use of 'emergency' roadworks.
Great to hear @willierennie.bsky.social mention coach in his welcome to tonight’s Scottish Tourism Alliance Parliamentary reception.
