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The parent company of Guernsey and Jersey's bus companies has sold both CT Plus and Liberty Bus.
HCT Group said it is very proud of the work it's done in Guernsey but the decision to sell has seen both CI operators bought by Tower Transit, which is part of Kelsian Group Limited - described as "Australia's largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator.
Pictured: The new owner of Guernsey's bus company is Tower Transit, part of Kelsian Group Limited
Any impact on the bus service in Guernsey is not yet known but Kevin Hart, Director of Channel Islands services for the HCT Group, said there are no plans to change routes, tickets or branding,
“We are confident that the transition will occur without any disruption to services and that there are no plans to change routes or tickets or branding," he said. "The aim is to maintain the existing teams in place with their extensive local experience and track record of success.”
In announcing the sale, HCT Group Chief Executive Lynn McClelland said: "We are very proud of the work we’ve done in Guernsey and we believe that the services there could not be in better hands.
Pictured: CT Plus runs bus services across Guernsey including the parish link service.
“Tower Transit and Kelsian are noted for their high-quality services, their international reach and resources and their extensive experience with electrification of bus services and other sustainable technologies, currently high on everybody’s agenda.
“It has been a pleasure and a privilege to serve the people of Guernsey for the past ten years. We are grateful to the States of Guernsey for the spirit of partnership that has characterised our work together. We are certain that we leave behind a strong foundation for the future development of the bus service.”
The Kelsian Group Limited is headquartered in Adelaide, Australia.
The Kelsian Group of companies comprises providers of multi-modal public transport services and tourism experiences, including ferry, bus, and light rail operators, both domestically and internationally.
The Group is made up of:
Samuel Ribeiro, Managing Director of Tower Transit, said, “The Group are delighted to take over the reins of CT Plus in Guernsey and thank HCT Group for their commitment and their positive collaboration with the States of Guernsey over the years.
"Our aim is to maintain a business-as-usual approach whilst drawing on the experience and capabilities of the Group in the future. We proudly serve several Island communities in Australia and look forward to extending this high-quality service to the people of Guernsey.”
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