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ROUTE 15 EVENING DIVERSION: 12 MARCH TO END OF APRIL

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:55:00 GMT

Due to the closure of Avenue de la Commune, from 12 March to the end of April after 1900 every Monday-Friday outward journeys on the route 15 will travel to the Airport Garages as usual, but will then be diverted along La Route du Francfief, La Rue des Landes and Avenue de la Reine before resuming their normal routes at the Airport. The same diversion will apply to the inward journeys.

While diversion is in place buses will not stop at Airport Garages and The Mermaid. Temporary bus stops will be in place at the Airport Roudabout and just south of La Route du Francfief.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused as a result.

TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT STATEMENT: 14.02.12

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:36:00 GMT

Connex Transport Jersey Ltd is pleased to confirm its commitment to delivering a high quality public transport service to the Island for the remainder of its existing contract.

Naturally, it is a source of disappointment that we have not been given the opportunity to build on the achievements of the last 10 years, which have seen passenger numbers increase from 2.4 million in 2002 to 3.4 million in 2011.

The last decade has seen a marked improvement in the quality of public transport provided for Islanders and this has been reflected in the increased number of people travelling by bus. Last year alone, the number of commuters travelling at peak times increased by 20% which contributed to an overall growth of 2% in passenger numbers and increased revenue of 7.1% for the States of Jersey with £3,440,353 being generated in 2011.

This success is the result of an increase in frequency on many routes, especially at commuter times, in the evenings and weekends, and by the enhanced quality of buses operating the services. Under Connex's period of operation, wheelchair users have been able to travel by bus for the first time and Islanders have benefited from a return of double deckers to Jersey's roads.

Further revolutionising the face of bus travel in Jersey, Connex has undertaken the day-to-day management of Liberation Station giving residents and visitors a modern and comfortable waiting environment combining technology with traditional customer service.

Connex has also firmly established itself as a Jersey company, playing a strong role in the local community and supporting a number of charities and local organisations. We were also proud in 2008 to be awarded the prestigious Company of the Year Award at the Jersey Awards for Enterprise in recognition of our commitment to both passengers and staff.

We would like to assure all our passengers that we will continue to deliver a high quality service until the current contract expires on 31 December 2012 and we would like to thank all passengers for their loyalty and support throughout our period of operation in Jersey.

- Eric Le Roux, Managing Director, Connex Transport Jersey Ltd

MORE COMMUTERS USING BUSES IN 2011

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:07:00 GMT

The number of people travelling by bus has increased by 2.8% in 2011 with 3,250,395 passenger journeys having taken place during the year.

In 2011, the categories of passengers enjoying a healthy level of growth were:

Adults buying single journey tickets: up 1.9%;

Pensioners: up 2.0%

Unlimited travel pass holders (mainly visitors): up 9.0%.

The only category to fall slightly was Children and Students where figures fell by 0.1%.

The most significant growth category was commuter pass-holders where figures rose by 38.2%. Accordingly, the overall growth in passenger numbers can be attributed largely to the increased number of people travelling to and from work by bus.

The Sustainable Transport Policy (STP) released by the States of Jersey in 2010 revealed that in June 2009, 861 people travelled to work by bus during the morning peak period.

In December 2011, a survey conducted between 0700 and 0900 on all buses travelling into St Helier recorded passenger numbers of 1,677 - an increase of 48% on the 2009 figures of 861. This is also an increase of 20% on the 2010 figures of 1,391.

Connex Transport Jersey Ltd Managing Director Eric Le Roux said: '2011 has been a very encouraging year for public transport in the Island and very much in line with the STP target of a 100% rise in commuter figures by 2015.

'These figures show the success of our continued commitment to enhance the network through the provision of additional commuter services and our investment in new buses. These developments have increased capacity at peak times and strengthened the image of bus travel attracting more people onto the Mybus network.

'While the Sustainable Transport Policy targets are challenging, we are positive that they are achievable within the timescale. Further investment in both the level of services, the provision of high capacity and comfortable buses following in the mould of the new Enviro 200 and double deckers, and innovations in technology such as Smartcard ticketing, will help us to meet these objectives by 2015.

'In 2002, 2.4 million passengers travelled by bus. Just nine yeras later, we have welcomed more than 3.2 million passengers on board. We are committed to attracting more people onto the buses by improving public transport and helping to protect the environment by reducing gas emissions for the benefit of the local community.'

To view the full figures for 2011, please click here to view our activity report.

BUS FARES: FROM 1 JANUARY 2012

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:06:00 GMT

Mybus would like to remind passengers that the Transport and Technical Services Minister has made the following changes to bus fares effective from 1 January 2012.

Single Journey Fares (adults):

Band A: £1.20

Band B remains £1.70

Single Journey Fares (young people):

3-15 years: 70p at all times

Jersey-resident students in full-time eduction: 70p at all times*

*To obtain this fare, a Jersey school identity card, university photo identity card or NUS card is required.

All unlimited travel passes and commuter passes remain at the 2011 rates.

CHANGE TO BUS STOP LOCATIONS: SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER FROM 1730 TO 1900

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:34:00 GMT

Connex Transport Jersey Ltd would like to advise all passengers of temporary changes to bus departure and arrival locations on Sunday 11 December as a result of the Fete de Noué Christmas Battle of Flowers Parade.

Westbound buses which are scheduled to leave Liberation Station between 1730 and 1900 will instead depart from the bus stop at La Fregate. Eastbound buses will leave from the bus stop at the Weighbridge just before the tunnel.

All buses coming into town will terminate at Grenville Street. Buses coming in from the east will also drop passengers at the Weighbridge stop and buses coming in from the west will stop outside The Grand Hotel if required.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For further details about the diversions, please call our Information Office on 877772. Thank you.

EXTRA BUSES TO LIGHTEN SHOPPERS' LOADS

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:22:00 GMT

HELPING shoppers to take advantage of the late night shopping this December, Mybus will run additional buses every Thursday in the build-up to Christmas.

Complementing the existing timetabled evening services, Mybus will provide extra route 4 services to Trinity Church and additional route 18 journeys to Le Marais. The route 4 buses will leave Liberation Station at 1835 and 2015 while the route 18 services will depart at 1920 and 2100.

These services will enhance the 34 departures which are already timetabled to depart from Liberation Station every weekday between 1800 and 2400. Those buses provide services on the routes 1 to Gorey, 3 to Rozel, 9 to Greve de Lecq, 12 to Corbiere, 15 to the Airport/Mermaid and 25 and 27 circular routes to St Mary, St John and St Lawrence.

Connex Jersey Managing Director Eric Le Roux said: 'We have worked hard in conjunction with Transport and Technical Services to develop the level of evening services in the winter and I think this year's timetable which features over 30 evening departures every weekday, and additional Friday and Saturday departures, shows that the service has been greatly enhanced. We hope that the scheduled services together with these extra routes to Trinity and Le Marais will enable everybody to take advantage of the late night shopping opportunities and enjoy the festive period.'

DIVERSION TO ROUTE 18: STARTS MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2011

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:39:00 GMT

Connex Transport Jersey Ltd would like to advise all passengers of the following diversions to the route 18 from Monday 14 November until approximately 9 January 2012.

During this time, Marina Avenue and Le Squez Road will be closed so there will be no bus services to these roads. On the outward journeys, buses will travel via School Road to Le Marais. Inward journeys will not be affected.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For further details, please contact our Information Office on 877772 or visit www.mybus.je

Thank you.

NEW ROUTE 2 AND 12 SERVICES START 24 OCTOBER 2011

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:36:00 GMT

FROM Monday 24 October 2011, Connex will be operating additional services on the routes 2 and 12.

Every Monday to Friday, there will be a route 2 departure from LIberation Station at 0830 travelling to Gorey via Rue des Pres Trading Estate. There will also be a 1430 departure from Liberation Station every Monday-Saturday which will also travel via Rue des Pres Trading Estate to Gorey. Both buses will travel via Rue des Pres Trading Estate on the return journeys as well.

Heading west, there is a new route 12 departure from Liberation Station at 2055 every Monday-Saturday travelling to Corbiere via Portelet, St Brelade's Bay and Red Houses.

For full details of both these services, please visit the route 2 and route 12 timetable pages.

DIVERSION TO ROUTES 3 AND 23: 24 OCTOBER TO 11 NOVEMBER 2011

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:38:00 GMT

Connex Transport Jersey Ltd would like to advise all passengers of the following diversions owing to the road closure between La Preference and The Royal, St Martin.

Route 3: On its inward journey, the route 3 will travel past St Martin's Public Hall and then turn left at Croix au Maitre to La Preference. It will be unable to go past the Catholic Church. The outward journey is unaffected.

The 0757, 1755, 1845, 1945 and 2253 journeys from Rozel to Liberation Station will turn right at Croix au Maitre into Rue du Hucquet and will be unable to serve the Public Hall.

Route 23: On its outbound journey, the route 23 will turn left at La Preference and then left at Croix au Maitre. This route will be unable to serve the Public Hall and the nearest stop will be at Croix au Maitre. The same diversion will apply to the inward journey.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused as a result of these diversions. For further details, please contact our Information Office on 877772. Thank you.

7A MILLBROOK SHUTTLE BUS, MON-SAT 22-29 OCTOBER

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:43:00 GMT

7a Millbrook Shuttle Bus departing from stand N at Liberation Station Monday to Saturday, 22,24-29 October every 15 minutes from 07:00 to 19:00

Connex Transport Jersey Ltd would like to advise all passengers of a shuttle Bus service. The 7A Millbrook will be in operation from Saturday 22nd - 30th October 2011 between 0700 and 1900, as a result of the Road closure between Rue de Trachy and Waterworks Valley in St Aubin’s Inner Road. MyBus will run a 15 minute shuttle service between Liberation Station and Seafield Avenue.

Between 0700 and 1900, the routes 8, 9, 12, 12a, 15, 25, 26a, 26b and 27 will travel from West Park to Rue de Galet along Victoria Avenue. Before 0700 and after 1900, buses will travel along St Aubin’s Inner Road as far as First Tower and then travel along Victoria Avenue and come up Rue de Galet. The same diversion will apply on the in-ward journeys. At all other stages of the roadworks, the bus service will travel along St Aubin’s Inner Road as normal.

Connex would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused to passengers for this disruption. For further details, please contact our Information Office on 877772.

DIVERSION TO ROUTES 3 & 21: FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER 2011

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:24:00 GMT

Connex Transport Jersey Ltd would like to advise passengers of the following diversions as a result of road closures on Friday 14 October 2011.

1245 to 1745 only:

Route 21: Will turn around at Victoria Village terminus and will be unable to travel along Rue du Ponterrin.

1800 to 2230:

Route 3: All buses after 1800 will terminate at Rozel terminus instead of Apple Cottage and return along La Grande Route de Rozel instead of Pot du Rocher and Cotes du Nord.

Connex would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused to passengers while these diversions are in operation. For further details, please contact our Information Office on 877772.

Thank you.

DIVERSION TO ROUTES 3, 23, 8, 9, 26A 7 26B: SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER 2011

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:10:00 GMT

Connex Transport Jersey Ltd would like to advise all passengers of the following diversions as a result of road closures on Saturday 15 October 2011.

0745 to 1245 only:

Route 8: Will travel to St Peter's House as normal and then along New Road directly to St Ouen's Parish Hall. It will then travel to Portinfer along La Route de Vinchelez returning the same way.

Route 26a: After St Ouen's Parish Hall, the bus will turn right into La Rue de la Croix and then right into La Rue Militaire before returning to New Road and Les Augerez Road and resuming its normal route towards St Mary's Church.

Route 26b: After St Mary's Church, the bus will turn left into Les Augerez Road and right at New Road before travelling directly to St Ouen's Parish Hall. It will then turn around just after St Ouen's Parish Hall following the same diversion as the route 26a above.

Please note that the route 9 is not affected by any of the diversions.

1245 to 1730 only:

Route 3: On its outward journey, the bus will travel to La Preference and then turn right at Croix au Maitre and past St Martin's Public Hall. It will follow the same diversion on its inward journey.

Route 23: Will be unable to serve St Martin's Public Hall and will turn left at La Preference and then left at Croix au Maitre before resuming its normal route to Durrell. This diversion will apply on both the outward and inward journeys.

Connex would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused to passengers while these diversions are in operation. For further details, please contact our Information Office on 877772. Thank you.

DIVERSION TO ROUTES 3B, 4, 21, 23 & 26B: STARTS 10 OCTOBER 2011

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:03:00 GMT

FROM Monday 10 October 2011, for approximately six weeeks between 0900 and 1530 only, the routes 3b, 4, 21, 23 and 26b will be diverted owing to roadworks on St Saviour's Road.

On their outward journeys, the above routes will travel as far as La Motte Street as normal and will then turn left into Ann Street. They will not serve the bus stops outside The Apollo and Mayfair Hotels.

They will then travel up Belmont Road and Simon Place before resuming their normal routes.

The inward journeys will operate as normal.

We apologise for any inconvenience this causes. For further details, please contact our Information Office on 877772.

Thank you.

JERSEY MARATHON BUS ROUTE DIVERSIONS: SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER 2011

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:43:00 GMT

DIVERSION TO EASTBOUND BUSES AND ROUTES 9, 15, 26A AND 26B

Connex Transport Jersey Ltd would like to advise all passengers of diversions to the above routes on Sunday 2 October 2011 as a result of the Jersey Marathon.

Between 0830 and 1130 only, Mulcaster Street will be closed. On their return journeys, all eastbound buses will terminate at The Limes bus stop (just before the tunnel) and come through the Tunnel and the Esplanade to Liberation Station. The outward journeys are unaffected.

Owing to the closure of St Aubin's Inner Road, the 0830 route 15 departure and 0930 route 9 departure will travel as normal on their outward journeys but on their return routes, will divert down Rue de Galet and along Victoria Avenue before resuming their normal routes at First Tower.

Between 0830 and 1130, Broad Street will also be closed so no trips between these times will be able to access Broad Street.

The routes 26a (1000 and 1200) and 26b (1045) will be unable to access St Ouen's Parish Hall and will instead turn at The Farmers' Inn before resuming their normal routes. The route 9 is unaffected by this diversion.

Connex would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused. For more details, please contact our Information Office on 877772.

DIVERSION TO ROUTE 4: THURSDAY 14 JULY 2011

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:45:00 GMT

Connex Transport Jersey Ltd would like to advise all passengers of the following diversion to the Mybus route 4 on Thursday 14 July 2011 owing to the Bouley Bay Hill Climb.

As the hill will be closed on this day, the buses will be unable to go down to Bouley Bay and will therefore stop at Bouley Bay Apartments.

Connex apologises for any inconvenience caused to passengers.

For further details, please contact our Information Office at Liberation Station on (01534) 877772.

Thank you.