Bus Industry News, Company News, Electric Buses, International

LibertyBus signs 10-year contract to operate Jersey’s bus service

The operator will continue its run of services on the Island, with new ultra-low emission, high-capacity buses joining its fleet

Bus operator LibertyBus, subsidiary of the Kelsian Group, are set to continue running Jersey’s bus service for another 10 years, with a new contract being signed last week.

The new contract will come into effect on April 6, 2025, running for a decade with the possibility of three, one-year extensions.

  • Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to receive the latest news and classifieds from Australasia’s bus and coach industry
  • Don’t miss a second and subscribe to our monthly ABC magazine

The current operator of bus services in Jersey has been chosen once again for offering the “the best value for money and a range of service improvements that align with the Island’s environmental goals”.

“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,” Tower Transit (parent company of LibertyBus) managing director Samuel Ribeiro says.

“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.”

The contract will see the introduction of 22 ultra-low emission, high-capacity buses that 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.

LibertyBus has also committed to a complete fleet renewal in alignment with the Government of Jersey’s carbon-neutral strategy and 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.

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.

“The LibertyBus contract announcement comes on the heels of recent renewals and reflects Kelsian Group’s global reputation for operational excellence. In defining our position as a partner of choice, we have again demonstrated our commitment to delivering world-class essential transport solutions,” Kelsion Group CEO Clint Feuerherdt says.

“Jersey is a mature franchised bus market and the LibertyBus operation is an extremely relevant and valuable reference point as Tower Transit seeks to expand into the Regional UK bus franchising opportunity.

“Congratulations to the LibertyBus team for securing this significant partnership, backed by the expertise and innovation of our global network.”

Read more:

  1. Australian Truck Radio Listen Live
Send this to a friend