July 23rd, 2010 by Fergus
Fifteen States of Guernsey Deputies met the Bus Users Group (BUG) on 21 July at the PEH, six more than expected. Another six Deputies declined our invitation for genuine reasons but sent support. Peter Le Vasseur and I certainly enjoyed ourselves, and if you had been there (sorry, it was Deputies only) hopefully you would […]
July 13th, 2010 by Fergus
The original Media release from the Environment Department was embargoed to 00:01 on 25th June. It says at the end that comments from the public must arrive “no later than Friday 9th June 2010 The States of Guernsey Environment Department has emphasised the low response rate to the proposed bus fare increase. This is […]
July 12th, 2010 by Fergus
Response to call for comments by Environment Department 1 Background: On 25th June, the Guernsey Environment Department announced a proposal to increase bus fares by 67% with effect from 1st August. The two week public consultation period closes today. The Bus Users Group (“BUG”) is an independent Guernsey charity, formed in November 2009, with the […]
June 30th, 2010 by Fergus
BUG, the Bus Users Group, has put a 10-question survey about the proposed 67% rise in Guernsey bus fares, onto the web. “Given the short consultation period offered by the States of Guernsey Environment Department, the internet is the only way to canvass a broad slice of public opinion”, said BUG Coordinator, Fergus Dunlop. Members […]
June 14th, 2010 by Richard Lord
Guernsey’s Bus Users Group (BUG) works to promote bus use in Guernsey. Their message is simple. Guernsey will only get a more comprehensive scheduled bus service with investment and investment will only occur if our community uses the existing bus service. And the best people to promote the bus service are the people who use […]
November 26th, 2009 by Richard Lord
The Guernsey Bus Users Group (BUG) wishes to double the number of people using the bus service during 2010. Guernsey residents can only expect improvements in the service if they use the bus service regularly. With the cost of motoring going up all the time now is the time to support Guernsey buses. BUG is […]