We’re encouraging member organisations attending our Westminster reception to email their local MP and invite them to join us.
MPs are more likely to attend when invited by an organisation from their constituency. By inviting your MP, you can help us show that minibus driver licensing reform matters to communities across the UK and build parliamentary support for change.
Join the Community Transport Association at the Palace of Westminster during Community Transport Week 2026 for our Annual General Meeting and a special reception taking our campaign for minibus driver licensing rule changes to Parliament, as we work to tackle minibus driver shortages, strengthen passenger safety and safeguard the future of our sector.
By Caroline Whitney, Director for England
In April 2025, the Community Transport Association took part in one of six thematic workshops held by Defra's Rural Taskforce, focusing on connectivity. We used the session to share the views of our members from across England: the operators, volunteers and local groups who keep rural communities moving every day.
By Caroline Whitney, Director for England
The Charity Commission has published its latest research into public trust in charities, based on a survey of over 4,600 people and follow-up focus groups. This tells us a lot about how the public thinks, gives and engages with the causes they support, including the kind of local, practical services our sector provides.
Here is what stood out, and what it means for how we fundraise, talk to our communities, and make the case to councils and MPs.
By Sean Ray, Development Officer for England
In rural communities, having reliable transport can make all the difference, especially when it's no longer available. For many people living across Shropshire, particularly older adults, individuals with disabilities and those experiencing isolation, simply getting to a doctor’s appointment, the shops, or a social activity can be a real challenge.
By Caroline Whitney, Director for England
In April 2026, the Department for Transport published Better Connected, its long-term strategy for transport in England. It sits above the new Local Transport Plan guidance and is the document everything else in local transport is now meant to flow from. The good news for us is that community transport is named directly, in places that count.
By David Kelly, our Head of Policy and Campaigns
CTA has published a new infographic setting out key findings from our D1 Licensing Campaign survey and consultation.
Between January and April 2026, we heard from over 400 respondents from Community Transport Operators across the UK about how the current D1 licensing rules are affecting their ability to recruit drivers, meet demand and sustain services.
The message from the sector is clear: driver shortages are already having a real impact on community transport.
By Caroline Whitney, Director for England
On 2 April 2026, the Department for Transport published its new statutory guidance on Local Transport Plans (LTPs). It applies to local transport authorities in England outside London, and sets out how they should put together the plans that will shape transport in their area for the next 10 to 20 years.
By Caroline Whitney, our Director for England
Our recent fuel crisis impact survey gathered responses from 291 operators across England to understand how rising fuel prices are affecting community transport services. The results painted a concerning picture of a sector under severe and worsening pressure, with serious consequences looming for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities if fuel prices do not reduce soon.
By David Kelly, our Head of Policy and Campaigns
It had been a long time coming.
After more than four years of campaigning – and countless meetings, letters, budget representations, briefings and social media posts later – we watched as the Chancellor of the Exchequer rose to address the House of Commons on 21 May 2026.