Post by ferryfast admin on May 3, 2012 13:44:15 GMT -5
Veolia Transdev and Transfield Services to begin operating Sydney Ferries five months early
Source - New South Wales Government
(03-May-2012) - Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian today announced Harbour City Ferries, a partnership between Veolia Transdev and Transfield Services, had won the contract to operate Sydney Ferries under the NSW Government’s franchise model.
Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian today announced Harbour City Ferries, a partnership between Veolia Transdev and Transfield Services, had won the contract to operate Sydney Ferries under the NSW Government’s franchise model, and will transition to take over management as early as late July.
Previously the new operator was expected to be in place by the end of the year.
“This is exciting news for ferry customers,” Ms Berejiklian said.
“Veolia Transdev and Transfield Services won the contract from an experienced field of local and international transport operators.
“A key responsibility for the new operator will be to improve the customer experience for the 14 million trips carried out on ferries each year.
“Sydney Harbour is an international icon, and it deserves to have a world class ferry service.
“The new operator was selected based on the best package of approaches to improving customer service, safety, operations, maintenance and management of the Sydney Ferries workforce.
“The NSW Government will work in partnership with the new operator to improve services for ferry customers.
“The NSW Liberals & Nationals committed to delivering on the key recommendations of the Walker Inquiry, and today is an important step towards giving ferry customers the world class services they deserve.
“Importantly for customers, the colours of the existing Sydney Ferries fleet will be retained and so will the name ‘Sydney Ferries’. Existing services and fares will continue as normal as the operator focuses on improving services for customers.”
Under the franchise model the NSW Government will retain ownership of Sydney Ferries’ existing vessels and the Balmain Shipyard, and will retain full control over fares and service levels.
Source - New South Wales Government
(03-May-2012) - Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian today announced Harbour City Ferries, a partnership between Veolia Transdev and Transfield Services, had won the contract to operate Sydney Ferries under the NSW Government’s franchise model.
Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian today announced Harbour City Ferries, a partnership between Veolia Transdev and Transfield Services, had won the contract to operate Sydney Ferries under the NSW Government’s franchise model, and will transition to take over management as early as late July.
Previously the new operator was expected to be in place by the end of the year.
“This is exciting news for ferry customers,” Ms Berejiklian said.
“Veolia Transdev and Transfield Services won the contract from an experienced field of local and international transport operators.
“A key responsibility for the new operator will be to improve the customer experience for the 14 million trips carried out on ferries each year.
“Sydney Harbour is an international icon, and it deserves to have a world class ferry service.
“The new operator was selected based on the best package of approaches to improving customer service, safety, operations, maintenance and management of the Sydney Ferries workforce.
“The NSW Government will work in partnership with the new operator to improve services for ferry customers.
“The NSW Liberals & Nationals committed to delivering on the key recommendations of the Walker Inquiry, and today is an important step towards giving ferry customers the world class services they deserve.
“Importantly for customers, the colours of the existing Sydney Ferries fleet will be retained and so will the name ‘Sydney Ferries’. Existing services and fares will continue as normal as the operator focuses on improving services for customers.”
Under the franchise model the NSW Government will retain ownership of Sydney Ferries’ existing vessels and the Balmain Shipyard, and will retain full control over fares and service levels.