Jersey - Aug 2019

Sunday 4 August 2019 – In January 2013 CT Plus Jersey Limited (trading as Libertybus) commenced the contract to operate the public bus network on the island of Jersey. At its formation Libertybus placed 33 new Optare Solo single deckers, 6 new Alexander Dennis Enviro400D double deckers and 4 Fiat Ducato mini-buses in service as well as inheriting about 42 former Connex Transport Jersey Limited vehicles. This photograph shows examples of the two types. Optare Solo 1715 (J 122015) and Enviro400 2605 (J 122042) are seen in Esplanade, St. Helier. CT Plus Jersey Limited part of the London based HCT Group.

Sunday 4 August 2019 – In January 2013 CT Plus Jersey Limited (trading as Libertybus) commenced the contract to operate the public bus network on the island of Jersey. At its formation Libertybus placed 33 new Optare Solo single deckers, 6 new Alexander Dennis Enviro400D double deckers and 4 Fiat Ducato mini-buses in service as well as inheriting about 42 former Connex Transport Jersey Limited vehicles. This photograph shows examples of the two types. Optare Solo 1715 (J 122015) passes Enviro400 2605 (J 122042) seen in Esplanade in St. Helier. CT Plus Jersey Limited part of the London based HCT Group.

Sunday 4 August 2019 – Libertybus (CT Plus Jersey Limited) 1715 (J 122015) seen in Esplanade, St. Helier. The previous day as we arrived on the island we travelled on this bus from the Airport. Note the Public Vehicle Plate (PSV Char-a-Banc) carried on the rear which is issued by the licensing authorities for the States of Jersey. It was new in January 2013 at the time that CT Plus Jersey Limited assumed the contract to operate the public bus network on the Channel Island of Jersey. CT Plus is part of the London based HCT Group.

Saturday 3 August 2019 – On board Libertybus 1715 (J 122015), an Optare Solo working service 15 from the Airport to St. Helier. It was new in January 2013 at the time that CT Plus Jersey Limited assumed the contract to operate the public bus network on the Channel Island of Jersey. CT Plus is part of the London based HCT Group.

Wednesday 7 August 2019 – Libertybus 1722 (J 122022), an Optare Solo, seen at Botanic Gardens when working service 1a from Gorey to St. Helier. It was new in January 2013 at the time that CT Plus Jersey Limited assumed the contract to operate the public bus network on the Channel Island of Jersey. CT Plus is part of the London based HCT Group. These buses have a seating capacity of 33 plus 12 standees which was sometimes inadequate on the services popular with visiting holidaymakers. It probably drives the resident travellers mad.

Sunday 4 August 2019 – Libertybus (CT Plus Jersey Limited) 1724 (J 122024) seen on the Esplanade, St. Helier. It was one of 33 Solos new in January 2013 at the time that CT Plus Jersey Limited assumed the contract to operate the public bus network on the Channel Island of Jersey. CT Plus is part of the London based HCT Group. Gaspé House, the offices of the Royal Bank of Canada, stand behind.

Sunday 4 August 2019 – Libertybus (CT Plus Jersey Limited) 1724 (J 122024) seen on the Esplanade, St. Helier. It was one of 33 Solos new in January 2013 at the time that CT Plus Jersey Limited assumed the contract to operate the public bus network on the Channel Island of Jersey. CT Plus is part of the London based HCT Group. Gaspé House, the offices of the Royal Bank of Canada, stand behind. Note the Public Vehicle Plate (PSV Char-a-Banc) carried on the rear which is issued by the licensing authorities for the States of Jersey.

Friday 9 August 2019 – Libertybus 1729 (J 122029) seen in St. Aubin’s alongside the Parish Hall for the Parish of St. Brelade. The building was once part of St. Aubin’s railway station. The bus is an Optare Solo that was new in January 2013 at the time that CT Plus Jersey Limited assumed the contract to operate the public bus network on the Channel Island of Jersey. CT Plus is part of the London based HCT Group.

Wednesday 7 August 2019 – On board Libertybus 1704 (J 122004), an Optare Solo working service 1a to Gorey, which was about to enter the tunnel under Fort Regent in St. Helier. It was new in January 2013 at the time that CT Plus Jersey Limited assumed the contract to operate the public bus network on the Channel Island of Jersey. CT Plus is part of the London based HCT Group.

Wednesday 7 August 2019 – A view from Fort Regent in St. Helier featuring Libertybus Optare Solo 1707 (J 122007). It was bound for Jersey Zoo on service 23 and was just about to enter the tunnel beneath the Fort. It was new in January 2013 at the time that CT Plus Jersey Limited assumed the contract to operate the public bus network on the Channel Island of Jersey. CT Plus is part of the London based HCT Group.

Wednesday 7 August 2019 – A view looking east from Fort Regent in St. Helier featuring a Libertybus Optare Solo heading into town. There are very few high rise buildings on Jersey, in fact the four in the distance might be the only ones that are higher than some of the newer bank buildings which have about six or so floors. Our tour guide told us that the four blocks are the equivalent of council owned properties and the tenants have their rent charge deducted from their wages at source. The bus is passing the States of Jersey Police Headquarters building - not the one used by Jim Bergerac though!

Tuesday 6 August 2019 - Libertybus (CT Plus Jersey Limited) 1156 (J 83249) seen in Esplanade passing the main bus station in St. Helier. It is an SC Coachbuilders (Caetano) Slimbus bodied Dennis Dart that had been new to Connex Transport Jersey Limited in June 2007. The Slimbus was a narrower variant of the Nimbus model. In January 2013 the contract to operate the public bus network on the island was awarded to CT Plus Jersey Limited part of the London based HCT Group. This was one of a number of buses that passed from Connex to CT Plus at the time. Note the Public Vehicle Plate (PSV Char-a-Banc) carried on the rear which is issued by the licensing authorities for the States of Jersey.

Tuesday 6 August 2019 - Libertybus (CT Plus Jersey Limited) 1159 (J 91469) is an SC Coachbuilders (Caetano) Slimbus bodied Dennis Dart that had been new to Connex Transport Jersey Limited in June 2007, The Slimbus was a narrower variant of the Nimbus model. Note the Public Vehicle Plate (PSV Char-a-Banc) carried on the rear which is issued by the licensing authorities for the States of Jersey. In January 2013 the contract to operate the public bus network on the island was awarded to CT Plus Jersey Limited part of the London based HCT Group. This was one of a number of buses that passed from Connex to CT Plus at the time. The building in the background was once the railway station for the railway to the western side of the island which closed in the mid 1930s. It is now a frontage for the Liberty Wharf shopping centre.

Monday 5 August 2019 - Libertybus (CT Plus Jersey Limited) 1166 (J 38646) seen in Esplanade alongside the main bus station in St. Helier. It is an SC Coachbuilders (Caetano) Slimbus bodied Dennis Dart that had been new to Connex Transport Jersey Limited in April 2007. The Slimbus was a narrower variant of the Nimbus model. In January 2013 the contract to operate the public bus network on the island was awarded to CT Plus Jersey Limited part of the London based HCT Group. This was one of a number of buses that passed from Connex to CT Plus at the time.

Monday 5 August 2019 - Libertybus (CT Plus Jersey Limited) 1166 (J 38646) seen in Esplanade alongside the main bus station in St. Helier. It is an SC Coachbuilders (Caetano) Slimbus bodied Dennis Dart that had been new to Connex Transport Jersey Limited in April 2007, The Slimbus was a narrower variant of the Nimbus model. Note the Public Vehicle Plate (PSV Char-a-Banc) carried on the rear which is issued by the licensing authorities for the States of Jersey. In January 2013 the contract to operate the public bus network on the island was awarded to CT Plus Jersey Limited part of the London based HCT Group. This was one of a number of buses that passed from Connex to CT Plus at the time.

Tuesday 6 August 2019 – Libertybus (CT Plus Jersey Limited) 2601 (J 122038) seen in Esplanade in St. Helier. It is an Alexander Dennis Enviro400D new in January 2013 at the time that CT Plus was awarded the contract to operate the public bus network on the island. CT Plus Jersey Limited part of the London based HCT Group. Similar bus 2605 (J 122042) stands beyond and in the far distance is the former London Transport RTL326 operated by Jersey Bus and Boat Tours. The main bus station (Liberation Station) stands behind the building behind the bus. Opened in 2007 it can however only accommodate vehicles up to 3.5 metres high so the stands for services on which the double deckers are employed are located on the roadway outside. Note the Public Vehicle Plate (PSV Char-a-Banc) carried on the rear which is issued by the licensing authorities for the States of Jersey.

Sunday 4 August 2019 – Libertybus (CT Plus Jersey Limited) 2602 (J 122039) seen in Esplanade, St. Helier alongside Liberation Station (bus station). It is an Alexander Dennis Enviro400D new in January 2013 at the time that CT Plus was awarded the contract to operate the public bus network on the island. CT Plus Jersey Limited part of the London based HCT Group. It carries an all-over advertising livery for JT, the local telecoms provider. The main bus station (Liberation Station) stands behind building in the background. Opened in 2007 it can however only accommodate vehicles up to 3.5 metres high so the stands for services on which the double deckers are employed are located on the roadway outside.

Tuesday 6 August 2019 – Libertybus (CT Plus Jersey Limited) 2602 (J 122039) seen on the Esplanade in St. Helier. It is an Alexander Dennis Enviro400D new in January 2013 at the time that CT Plus was awarded the contract to operate the public bus network on the island. CT Plus Jersey Limited part of the London based HCT Group. Note the Public Vehicle Plate (PSV Char-a-Banc) carried on the rear which is issued by the licensing authorities for the States of Jersey.