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Post by galwhv69 on Sept 15, 2022 11:42:46 GMT
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Post by wirewiper on Sept 19, 2022 10:33:28 GMT
It's a little surprising that Tower Transit has purchased these operations, having exited London recently apart from a small stake in RATP Dev Transit London and with no other interests in the British Isles. However it does mean that the bus services in the Channel Islands will continue with no interruptions to the service. Like London these operations are contracted (to the States of Jersey and Guernsey), although on an island-wide basis rather than by route. For comparison, bus services on the Isle of Man (Bus Vannin) are directly owned and operated by the Manx Government. |
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Post by southlondon413 on Sept 19, 2022 17:24:40 GMT
It's a little surprising that Tower Transit has purchased these operations, having exited London recently apart from a small stake in RATP Dev Transit London and with no other interests in the British Isles. However it does mean that the bus services in the Channel Islands will continue with no interruptions to the service. Like London these operations are contracted (to the States of Jersey and Guernsey), although on an island-wide basis rather than by route. For comparison, bus services on the Isle of Man (Bus Vannin) are directly owned and operated by the Manx Government. Their parent company has acquired, or is about to acquire, the Go Ahead Group through a consortium. I wouldn’t be surprised if once the sale is complete all their UK operations are transferred to be managed under Go Ahead with the exception of their small stake in Transit London. |
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Post by TB123 on Sept 19, 2022 17:33:39 GMT
It's a little surprising that Tower Transit has purchased these operations, having exited London recently apart from a small stake in RATP Dev Transit London and with no other interests in the British Isles. However it does mean that the bus services in the Channel Islands will continue with no interruptions to the service. Like London these operations are contracted (to the States of Jersey and Guernsey), although on an island-wide basis rather than by route. For comparison, bus services on the Isle of Man (Bus Vannin) are directly owned and operated by the Manx Government. Their parent company has acquired, or is about to acquire, the Go Ahead Group through a consortium. I wouldn’t be surprised if once the sale is complete all their UK operations are transferred to be managed under Go Ahead with the exception of their small stake in Transit London. Kelsian is not part of the consortium acquiring the Go-Ahead group. My source? The shareholder document I received just a few weeks ago 🙂 |
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Post by TB123 on Sept 19, 2022 17:38:45 GMT
It's a little surprising that Tower Transit has purchased these operations, having exited London recently apart from a small stake in RATP Dev Transit London and with no other interests in the British Isles. However it does mean that the bus services in the Channel Islands will continue with no interruptions to the service. Like London these operations are contracted (to the States of Jersey and Guernsey), although on an island-wide basis rather than by route. For comparison, bus services on the Isle of Man (Bus Vannin) are directly owned and operated by the Manx Government. Certainly from what I heard the restructuring in London was largely in response to changing market forces in the TfL tendered market what with service cuts and rising costs driving consolidation, with RATP also reviewing their business because of this, hence the tieup - both commited to the UK market but needing to operate in an economic manner. Given Kelsian specialise in franchised buses and the opening of such markets in Manchester, Merseyside as well as distinct possibilities in West and South Yorkshire, Cambridgeshire and Bristol I suspect they will be keeping a close eye on affairs. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2022 14:30:34 GMT
Their press release referred to expertise in providing bus services to “Island communities” of Australia.
Both Channel Islands have recruitment issues presently so the new owners will need to address that.
I have fond memories of riding ex London BLs and their shorter counterparts around Guernsey years ago. Some excellent scenery.
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Post by MetrolineGA1511 on Sept 24, 2022 7:52:06 GMT
It's a little surprising that Tower Transit has purchased these operations, having exited London recently apart from a small stake in RATP Dev Transit London and with no other interests in the British Isles. However it does mean that the bus services in the Channel Islands will continue with no interruptions to the service. Like London these operations are contracted (to the States of Jersey and Guernsey), although on an island-wide basis rather than by route. For comparison, bus services on the Isle of Man (Bus Vannin) are directly owned and operated by the Manx Government. Yes, they had purchased Whippet and a London ancillary services company but had subsequently divested these. I wonder whether they may become interested in other franchised services such as coming to Greater Manchester? |
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Post by bigmanharrold on Sept 26, 2022 20:41:05 GMT
rumours being there are 10 new buses expected for Guernsey, anyone got any ideas?
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Post by wirewiper on Apr 11, 2024 17:07:43 GMT
CT Plus Guernsey (apparently the Kelsian-owned operation still uses the name) has undertaken road trials on Guernsey with the new Alexander Dennis Enviro100EV battery-electric small bus demonstrator. The trial is part of the work by CT Plus and the states of Guernsey to find an all-electric bus suitable for the Island's narrow and winding roads - at 8.5m long and 2.35m wide, the Enviro100EV could be a suitable contender. Trials in passenger service may take place later in the year. www.route-one.net/news/enviro100ev-battery-electric-trialled-on-guernsey-by-ct-plus/ |
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