The 2012 edition of the London Coach Parking map was launched at the O2 in Greenwich on April 26, by CPT President Mark Yexley and TfL Managing Director of Surface Transport, Leon Daniels.
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Working time legislation passed
The government has passed legislation to enact the EU Directive which requires self employed drivers to limit their working time. The Directive 2002/15/EC on the organisation of the working time of persons performing mobile transport activities will require from May 11, all self employed drivers to keep a record of all their working time and [...]
CPT meets council over parking price double
Council claims economic climate and additional staffing costs have forced its hand The CPT has entered discussions with Oxford City Council about a recent increase in coach parking charges at the Oxpen Coach Park from £10 to £20 for 24 hours.
Stay of execution for Welsh bus funding
Carl Sargeant, Welsh Government Minister responsible for transport, met with representatives of the regional transport consortia and the bus industry in Wales to discuss a new formula for supporting bus services. The Minister has agreed to continue funding for the industry and local authorities at the current level for up to six months providing progress [...]
New out of hours protocol for Manchester Airport
A new out of hours operational protocol has been agreed by CPT for coach operators at Manchester Airport after recent difficulties experienced by CPT member Unicorn Travel. For coaches arriving at Manchester Airport to collect passengers outside of the station opening hours, the following protocol needs to be adhered to. This applies to coaches needing [...]
Coventry set to gain official coach park
Convenient central location will provide 24 coach bays, plus car drop-off zone White Street car park, near Pool Meadow bus station, will become Coventry’s official coach park. Coventry City Council has approved plans to transform the car park, which is expected to close on March 31 and reopen as a coach park on April 30, [...]
Scottish minister ‘irresponsible’ over BSOG
CPT Scotland has asked the Scottish Government to reconcile the sizeable reduction on BSOG for urban operators and its claim that a 1% fares increase would suffice, which it describes as “irresponsible”, and is awaiting a response. Paul White, public affairs executive for CPT Scotland, told CBW that transport minister Keith Brown’s claim that the [...]
Coventry wins CPT Coach Friendly status
Coventry is fourth local authority in West Midlands to be awarded the status Coventry was awarded Coach Friendly Status by the CPT at its West Midlands region’s annual dinner and awards ceremony on Friday (February 10). Councillor Linda Bigham received the award on behalf of the city from Mark Yexley, national CPT president, and Mike [...]
