The Committee for the Environment and Infrastructure is seeking expressions of interest from potential service providers in preparation for a new contract period beginning in April 2025.
It’s expected that this contract would then be signed for a minimum period of seven years.
“Bus transport is an essential public service: for some it is a lifeline to get from A to B, while for others it is an affordable, convenient way to travel between home and work or school or leisure activities,” said the President of E&I, Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez.
“Its increasing popularity is great news for all road users, because the more people that take the bus, the more we can reduce congestion, improve the efficiency of traffic flow, ease pressure on parking spaces, and reduce air pollution, among other benefits.
“This new contract is therefore a fantastic opportunity for a provider to offer an important service to islanders. It also ensures that the States continue to pursue best value and continuous improvements to bus travel to make it an even more attractive transport option for more people, more of the time.”
The procurement process may end up with providers pitching alternative operating scenarios.