24 October 2024
The Government of Jersey has awarded a new 10-year contract to LibertyBus, part of Tower Transit
Group, following a comprehensive two-stage tender process. The contract reflects the
Government’s commitment to providing sustainable, high-quality public transport for Islanders
and visitors.
LibertyBus, the current operator of bus services in Jersey, was selected for offering best value for
money and a range of service improvements that align with the Island’s environmental goals.
The Government would also like to acknowledge the high quality of the three shortlisted bids and
the strong interest shown in this contract, reflecting the importance of Jersey's public transport
system.
Highlights of the contract are:
- The introduction of 22 ultra-low emission, high-capacity buses, which will replace older
vehicles within the first 12 months of the agreement. The remaining fleet will undergo
refurbishment in the early stages of the contract, ensuring improved comfort and
reliability.
- Over the life of the contract, LibertyBus has committed to a complete fleet renewal in
alignment with the Government of Jersey’s carbon-neutral strategy.
- To further enhance services, LibertyBus will exceed the number of routes and service
frequencies required by the tender, providing a record high number of services to the
island’s residents.
- To improve customer experience, new self-service ticketing machines will be installed at
Liberation Station, while faster ticketing systems will be rolled out across the bus fleet,
ensuring quicker and more efficient boarding for passengers.
Constable Andy Jehan, Minister for Infrastructure, said:
“This new contract reflects the Government’s commitment to improving public transport while
supporting our carbon-neutral ambitions. We are pleased to continue our partnership with
LibertyBus and look forward to seeing the positive impact of the new buses and service for
Islanders.”
Samuel Ribeiro, Managing Director of Tower Transit, commented:
“We are delighted to have renewed the partnership with the Government of Jersey to continue to
provide exceptional bus services for the next 10 years. This agreement will see continued
investment in fleet replacement, including zero-emission vehicles. Our aim is to build on the
network of services and support the GoJ’s plans to deliver increased modal shift over the next
decade.”
Clint Feuerherdt, CEO & Managing Director of Kelsian Group added:
“The UK sees Jersey as a model case for successful bus franchising”, and we are proud to have
contributed to its ongoing success. We will continue to utilise our leading experience in zeroemission solutions to deliver a world class transport experience, tailored to the Jersey community.”
This contract cements LibertyBus' role in supporting the Island’s transport needs while
contributing to Jersey’s environmental goals
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