Peninsula Transport STB launches Online Coach Forum
Peninsula Transport Sub-national Transport Body (STB) has launched its Online Coach Forum. This provides a new platform to bring together partners, operators and stakeholders from across the south west to shape the future of coach travel in the region. Launched during National Coach Week (12 – 18 May), the forum invites everyone with a stake in coach services to join the conversation and help deliver real regional progress.
To mark the forum launch, a Virtual Welcome Session will be held in early June to introduce the forum and its aims; hear from participants about their priorities and expectations; and answer submitted questions and explore ideas for future content. This session will be recorded and shared for those unable to attend live. Attendees can express interest in joining when they register.
Registration is free and is now open here.
“This forum is about giving the region a stronger voice and ensuring coach remains a key part of our transport future” – Cllr Mark Coker, Peninsula Transport Chair
Cllr Mark Coker, Peninsula Transport Chair, said: “We’re excited to create a space for strategic collaboration on coach travel. This forum is about giving the region a stronger voice and ensuring coach remains a key part of our transport future. It complements the Western Gateway STB in person Coach Forums.”
Peninsula Transport has adopted a Coach Action Plan, which outlines a shared vision for ensuring coach services remain accessible, reliable and valued for long-distance travel.
Read the full Coach Action Plan here.
The Group has begun delivering a set of early actions to build momentum:
- Launch the Regional Coach Forum
- Create an Information Portal for Operators
- Increase CPT-accredited ‘Coach Friendly’ towns in the region
- Conduct an Accessibility Gap Analysis of the Coach Network
“The South West of England is a key destination for coach tourism and our members are pleased that the region recognises the role coaches play in ensuring visits can be made sustainably” – Phil Smith UK Coach Manager for Confederation of Passenger Transport
Phil Smith UK Coach Manager for Confederation of Passenger Transport, said: “The South West of England is a key destination for coach tourism and our members are pleased that the region recognises the role coaches play in ensuring visits can be made sustainably, which helps air quality and alleviates pressure on the road network.”