About Us
FPT NI has been in existence for almost 6 years now and continues to work, as it has from the start, with the various government agencies to deliver an attractive, comprehensive, integrated and improved transport system for Northern Ireland that results in increased usage. We are a key stakeholder and have played an important role in helping to move things forward and get to where we are today.
Our members work with other transport operators to provide transport solutions for schools, the rural community, tourists and the general public. The combined experience and wisdom of members is one of our greatest assets and has contributed much to the vision for future of transport in Northern Ireland.
Karen Magill CEO of the Federation of Passenger Transport with Conor Murphy - Transport Minister
We have a dedicated Education and Schools Committee works with the Education & Library Board’s to work to improve operational and safety arrangements for home to school transport provision; to introduce a harmonisation of standards for transport providers and to consider the overall integrated efficiency of home to school transport in N.I.
We are the only organisation in Northern Ireland promoting coach tourism and we have our own dedicated Tourism Committee which is working very hard to get the recognition coach tourism deserves in terms of its contribution to the local economy, and to increase awareness of the NI Coach Tourism Industry and our own coach tour operators.
FPT's Code of Conduct encourages high standards in the industry by providing a framework to monitor members obligations and relationships with customers and fellow operators who are obliged to abide by the code as a condition of membership. Suppliers of goods and services to the industry can become Associate Members and other organisation’s whose objectives are, in part similar to those of this Association, can become affiliate members.
FPT NI Core Activities
- Representing the interests of bus and coach operators
- Promoting the advantages of passenger transport
- Promoting greater integration of transport services
- Promoting quality in the industry
- Monitoring and influencing legislation
- Reporting on political and technical developments
- Providing Specialist advice and commercial partner
The Executive Committee is our ruling body and it is made up of the following members:-
Mr William Wright – (Chairman) - (Wrightbus)
Mr John Gerard Smith – (Vice-Chairman) – (Call A Coach)
Mr Clegg, Frank – (Translink)
Mr Davidson, Allan – (Logans Executive Travel)
Mrs Laverty, Marcella - (Coach Connections Ireland)
Mr McGreevy, Mal - (Translink)
Mr O’Neill, Philip - (Translink)
Mr Rotherham, Simon - (Europa General)
Mrs Smyth, Norma - (Airporter)
Mrs Magill, Karen - Chief Executive (Federation of Passenger Transport)
Without the FPT NI, it would be very difficult for individual companies to influence government regulations or on the other hand to keep on top of the new and increasing number of regulations that affect our industry. It is only when we stand together that our voice is heard or that we can make a difference and our continued success is dependent on our members and you support is invaluable to us.