The Road Operators’ Safety Council (ROSCO) has welcomed Tower Transit as its latest operator member, marking an important milestone as LibertyBus in Jersey becomes the first operator based outside the UK to join the nationally recognised safe driving awards scheme.

A total of 249 Tower Transit drivers have been enrolled across the group’s operations, including 85 drivers from Huyton Travel in Merseyside, 101 drivers from LibertyBus in Jersey and 63 drivers from South Wales Transport.

Tower Transit operates regulated and franchised bus services across the UK and Crown Dependencies, combining international expertise with locally focused operations. Part of the Kelsian Group, Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Singapore, Liverpool South Wales, The Channel Islands and USA. Kelsian provides essential journeys for it’s customers by delivering safe and intelligent transport solutions designed to improve the sustainability and liveability of the communities they serve.

Kelsian has over 30 years’ experience delivering tourism and passenger transport services and is a leader in sustainable public transport as the operator of Australia’s largest zero emission bus fleet and Australia’s largest electrified bus depot.

As at 31 December 2025, Kelsian directly employed over 12,900 people and operated 6,115 buses and 126 vessels that delivered more than 384 million customer journeys over the last year.

Tower Transit previously operated major franchised services for Transport for London and now delivers services through Huyton Travel, South Wales Transport and LibertyBus. Following its win of 5 franchise contracts with LCRCA, Tower Transit is expanding its commitment to safe and professional operations.

By joining ROSCO, Tower Transit will formally recognise drivers who consistently demonstrate safe, professional driving throughout their careers. The scheme celebrates long-term achievement while supporting a culture of continuous improvement across the industry.

Established in 1955, ROSCO promotes road safety by recognising drivers who achieve long periods free from blameworthy collisions and traffic prosecutions. Today, the scheme supports around 30,000 drivers across more than 80 operator members, helping operators celebrate excellence and reinforce high professional standards.

Samuel Ribeiro, Managing Director of Tower Transit, said:

“Our drivers are at the heart of everything we do, and their professionalism deserves to be recognised. Joining ROSCO allows us to celebrate those who consistently demonstrate the highest standards of safe driving while reinforcing the values that underpin our business.

“We are pleased to enrol 249 drivers across our operations, including LibertyBus in Jersey, marking ROSCO’s first operator based outside the UK. We look forward to being part of a network that champions safety, recognises excellence and encourages operators to learn from one another.”

John Burch, Chair of ROSCO, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Tower Transit to ROSCO. The organisation has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality bus services across a diverse range of operating environments, and we’re pleased that its drivers will now be recognised through our national awards scheme.

“Welcoming our first operator based outside the UK is a significant milestone for ROSCO and reflects the growing value of the scheme across the wider bus industry. The addition of 249 drivers further strengthens our membership and our shared commitment to recognising professionalism and promoting safer roads for everyone.”