24 April 2025
The UK Minister for Local Transport, Simon Lightwood MP, is visiting Jersey today to
gain greater insight on the Island’s bus service model.
During the visit, the Minister will meet the Infrastructure Minister, Connétable Andy
Jehan, tour Liberation Station with the Constable of St Helier, and visit the LibertyBus
depot at La Collette. He will also meet LibertyBus staff and drivers, speak directly with
passengers, and experience Jersey’s bus service first-hand by travelling on the
Number 15 route.
The visit comes at the same time as the UK Parliament is considering a Bill which
aims to make it easier for local transport authorities to franchise bus services in their
areas, and improve performance, accessibility, and the quality of bus passenger
services in the country.
As part of the Minister’s Active Travel brief, St Luke’s School will be welcoming him to
see their School Street in action and to witness the benefits of closing the street to
traffic, enabling students to travel to and from school safely. Jersey’s Home Affairs
Minister will also be meeting Mr Lightwood to discuss the Violence Against Women
and Girls (VAWG) strategy. In addition, the Deputy Bailiff will be hosting a tour of the
States Assembly.
The Minister for Infrastructure, Connétable Andy Jehan, said: “I am pleased to be
welcoming Simon Lightwood to Jersey, particularly following the recent award of the
new 10-year contract to Liberty Bus. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the
benefits that long-term contracts have, Jersey’s investment in a more
environmentally friendly fleet, as well as our efforts to enhance local community
services such as the TownLink and a new northern route.”​
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