New website for buses when operator changes

A new website for bus information will be switched on when the island's operator changes, the States of Guernsey has announced.

It said the new buses.gg website would feature timetables, fares, maps and live tracking.

UK-based Stagecoach will replace current provider CT Plus from 1 April after the firm won a five-year contract.

A new app and Facebook page for bus information was also planned for the switchover date.

Officials said bus timetables would generally remain the same and any credit or time remaining on a Puffinpass remain unaffected to ensure an "orderly transition" between the bus companies.

CT Plus staff based in Guernsey were also given the opportunity to transfer to Stagecoach, they said.

Environment and Infrastructure vice-president deputy Adrian Gabriel said the new website offered a better experience for bus users.

"This is really important for regular bus users in Guernsey, but also for visitors we welcome to our island each year, many of whom are frequent bus users, and need simple, clear access to the latest bus information online," he said.

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