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01-04-2025
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Stagecoach takes over island's bus services
UK-based bus operator Stagecoach has taken over the running of Guernsey's bus services. The firm in September 2024 secured a five-year tender to take over from previous island operator CT Plus. Environment and Infrastructure Committee Vice-President Deputy Adrian Gabriel said he was expecting a "smooth transition" in the coming weeks with new buses also in the pipeline. He said there was "strength in using a national provider" with experience operating in rural communities "similar to that of Guernsey". Stagecoach will take on most of the staff from CT Plus, which had run the service since 2012. Gabriel said there would be no change to the livery of the existing buses, and talks were being finalised to bring a number of new States-owned buses. Two Stagecoach-branded buses will also join the fleet from this week to ensure services run at capacity. A new website, Facebook page and app had previously been announced. Stagecoach is set to run the service for the next five years, after which it can opt to continue for a further two years. Where recruiting drivers has been in issue in the past, Gabriel said he was confident Stagecoach had the experience to address any future staffing challenges. "They have drivers and contingency measures in the UK to draw on," he said. The States said there would be no immediate changes to bus routes or fares as part of the new contract. Any credit or time remaining on existing Puffinpasses will also be carried forward to use on the new services. Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to New website for buses when operator changes Guernsey bus prices rise by up to 15% States of Guernsey Stagecoach
BBC News
01-04-2025
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Stagecoach takes over running of Guernsey's bus services
UK-based bus operator Stagecoach has taken over the running of Guernsey's bus services. The firm in September 2024 secured a five-year tender to take over from previous island operator CT and Infrastructure Committee Vice-President Deputy Adrian Gabriel said he was expecting a "smooth transition" in the coming weeks with new buses also in the said there was "strength in using a national provider" with experience operating in rural communities "similar to that of Guernsey". New buses Stagecoach will take on most of the staff from CT Plus, which had run the service since said there would be no change to the livery of the existing buses, and talks were being finalised to bring a number of new States-owned Stagecoach-branded buses will also join the fleet from this week to ensure services run at capacity.A new website, Facebook page and app had previously been is set to run the service for the next five years, after which it can opt to continue for a further two years. 'Contingency measures' Where recruiting drivers has been in issue in the past, Gabriel said he was confident Stagecoach had the experience to address any future staffing challenges. "They have drivers and contingency measures in the UK to draw on," he States said there would be no immediate changes to bus routes or fares as part of the new credit or time remaining on existing Puffinpasses will also be carried forward to use on the new services.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
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New website for buses when operator changes
A new website for bus information will be switched on when the island's operator changes, the States of Guernsey has announced. It said the new website would feature timetables, fares, maps and live tracking. UK-based Stagecoach will replace current provider CT Plus from 1 April after the firm won a five-year contract. A new app and Facebook page for bus information was also planned for the switchover date. Officials said bus timetables would generally remain the same and any credit or time remaining on a Puffinpass remain unaffected to ensure an "orderly transition" between the bus companies. CT Plus staff based in Guernsey were also given the opportunity to transfer to Stagecoach, they said. Environment and Infrastructure vice-president deputy Adrian Gabriel said the new website offered a better experience for bus users. "This is really important for regular bus users in Guernsey, but also for visitors we welcome to our island each year, many of whom are frequent bus users, and need simple, clear access to the latest bus information online," he said. Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Guernsey bus prices rise by up to 15% New firm to run bus network from April States of Guernsey
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22-03-2025
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New website for Guernsey bus information when operator changes
A new website for bus information will be switched on when the island's operator changes, the States of Guernsey has announced. It said the new website would feature timetables, fares, maps and live tracking. UK-based Stagecoach will replace current provider CT Plus from 1 April after the firm won a five-year contract.A new app and Facebook page for bus information was also planned for the switchover date. 'Clear access to information' Officials said bus timetables would generally remain the same and any credit or time remaining on a Puffinpass remain unaffected to ensure an "orderly transition" between the bus companies. CT Plus staff based in Guernsey were also given the opportunity to transfer to Stagecoach, they and Infrastructure vice-president deputy Adrian Gabriel said the new website offered a better experience for bus users."This is really important for regular bus users in Guernsey, but also for visitors we welcome to our island each year, many of whom are frequent bus users, and need simple, clear access to the latest bus information online," he said.
