Highvern offers incentive to 'back the buses'

Financial services firm Highvern has donated the cards to help people to use environmentally friendly travel in 2023.

The passes have been donated to local charity Guernsey Community Savings, which arranges basic banking services for people who have been unable to open a retail bank account and offers financial education to those who need it.

‘As outgoings rise, and particularly going into winter when people begin to feel the squeeze of increased energy bills, more and more individuals and families will be facing financial hardship,’ said GCS managing director Jane Kerins.

The initiative follows Highvern’s launch in Guernsey earlier this year and builds on its partnership with Evie bikes for its team members in Guernsey and Jersey.

‘Highvern is very committed to its ESG initiatives, and the group is continually looking at ways in which we can give back to the community and protect the environment,’ said client director Kerrie Le Tissier.

‘We hope our "back the buses" campaign will lead to more people considering using public transport as an alternative to driving, as well as helping those feeling the financial strain this winter.’