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 zero-emission solutions to deliver a world class transport experience, tailored to the Jersey community.”
