ROUTE 15 EVENING DIVERSION: 12 MARCH TO END OF APRIL

Emily Moore, Monday, March 19, 2012

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

Emily Moore, Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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

Emily Moore, Monday, February 13, 2012

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

Emily Moore, Tuesday, January 24, 2012

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

Emily Moore, Tuesday, December 06, 2011

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

Emily Moore, Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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

Emily Moore, Thursday, November 10, 2011

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

Emily Moore, Wednesday, October 26, 2011

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

Emily Moore, Monday, October 24, 2011

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

Scott Haynes, Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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.