HOLDING LTD GROUP PROFILE
INTRODUCTION BUS SERVICES LTD Holding Ltd., formerly known as Rose-Hill Transport Ltd., started its operations in 1952 and is currently listed on the secondary market of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius. The Group employs 400 people and has an asset base in excess of USD 22 M. OUR VISION We aspire to be one of Mauritius s most valuable company through innovation, world class performance and a clear focus on each of our business segments. Bus Services Ltd. ( BS) is the flagship of the Group. The company operates on 12 public routes and carries 30,000 passengers daily. BS is recognised as an industry leader having introduced new concepts such as the first fleet of air conditioned buses, cashless payment, WiFi on the bus and recently the concept of Chef on the Bus (meal on the go) and the Smartline which involves a Mobile App for bus tracking. Bus Services Ltd Group Structure Investments Ltd Holding Ltd Callisto Fleet Island Communcations 95% Solutions Ltd Professional Driver Training Academy Ltd Properties Ltd Ventures Ltd Fund Management Ltd mychauffeur.mu Ltd ICL Zambia Limited BS has one of the youngest fleet in Mauritius. It is the policy of the company to renew its fleet every 10 years. As per the current legislations, a bus can operate 16 years with an extension of 2 additional years. The average age of the fleet is around 5 years and all buses are equipped with Euro II or higher performance engines which are much more environmentally friendly than the Euro 0 engines. New buses will be equipped with Euro IV engines as from July 2016. The Driver Training Academy will be launched in March 2016 in collaboration with Automobile Association. TapToPay (Mauritius) Ltd 50% 50% Showbizz Entertainment Ltd Systems India (Pvt) Ltd Algorithmix Co Ltd Screenshots from the Trip Planner app. The app also allows passengers to order their meal via the Chef on The Bus Service. 12.5% One Advertising Ltd
BUS SERVICES LTD CALLISTO FLEET SOLUTIONS The company also owns a fleet of air conditioned coaches and mini vans, which it offers for corporate or private hire. The company is an IS0 9001certified company and has the distinction of being the only bus company in Mauritius to meet this standard. It is an equal opportunity employer and has the distinction of having recruited the first generation of lady driver, conductor and traffic officer. The vision of Bus Services Ltd. is to be the first choice for passengers worldwide and to maximise returns for all stakeholders. Quality management is central to its strategy. With rising competition and higher customer expectations, Bus Services Ltd. continually strives to be at the forefront in the transport sector by engineering new added value services. Its employees are key to the success of BS. The company invests a lot in the training and career development programs. Recently, Bus Services Ltd. was awarded the Mauritius Business Excellence Award in the Leadership category for large businesses. The prize is given by the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Business, Enterprise & Cooperatives. Callisto fleet solutions is a subsidiary of Bus Services Ltd. The company specializes in the leasing, rental and fleet management of vehicles. Callisto fleet solutions leverages Group s over 62 years of experience in the transport field to offer world class solutions. Its state of the art fleet management software is the engine for rigorous and effective monitoring of mobile assets. Callisto fleet solutions will provide a one stop shop solution. Customers can take comfort that they have to deal with only one service provider for all their transport management requirements. Full maintenance leasing Working with a number of financial institutions, Callisto fleet solutions is able to provide you cost effective off balance sheet financing. Callisto fleet solutions also assists in the selection of the asset, its management includes monitoring of tyres, fuel efficiency and periodic maintenance. Through its sister company mychauffeur, specialized drivers can be provided. Driver monitoring Through the use of telematics and the association with its sister concern, ICL, all driving parameters such as over revving, harsh braking and cornering are assessed. Effective monitoring results in a lesser number of accidents and a better fuel efficiency. Fuel monitoring Fuel ranks second in the cost of running a fleet after labour charges. With the help of fuel sensors and telematics, Callisto fleet solutions can advise its customers, which drivers need feedback or retraining. In addition, we can also recommend the type appropriate fuel additives that can bring substantial reduction in the fuel bill without causing damage to your engine. Maintenance and repairs Callisto fleet solutions has its own repair centre and can undertake major repairs and maintenance at its workshop in Rose-Hill. Its mechanics are fully trained and supervised by some of the best mechanical engineers on the island. Callisto fleet solutions also works with car dealers and can offer maintenance programs through them. Road tax and insurance claim Callisto fleet solutions provides peace of mind to its customers by managing all road tax and insurance claims on their behalf. Customers receive regular alerts and detailed statements on all their transactions. Tyre management The selection of the appropriate thread pattern, the regular monitoring tyre pressure and the selection of the right casing by Callisto fleet solutions technical staff ensures that customers can optimize significantly their cost per km.
The President of the Republic of Mauritius, His Excellency, Mr Rajkeswur Purryag, with Dr Sidharth Sharma, Managing Director of Holding Ltd, during the diamond jubilee celebrations. INVESTMENTS LTD One of the many customer initiatives. Investments Ltd. ( IL) is the investment arm of the Group. The company has a sizeable portfolio of investment in equity (quoted and unquoted), ETFs and Forex. It also holds substantial shareholding of some blue chip companies in the banking, tourism and service industries. Recently, IL has been involved in a number of private equity deals. The company normally invests in projects that are of strategic importance to the Group. Promoters are invited to submit an information memorandum and if there is a fit, a due diligence process is then engaged. The new semi-low floor buses. IL has investments in the following sectors: Finance and Banking Sector (Mauritius Commercial Bank) Hospitality & leisure sector Commerce sector Property sector Textile sector
VENTURES LTD Ventures Ltd. ( VL) is the corporate venturing arm of the Group. The company has invested in start ups operating in the technology and media fields. Portfolio companies include: Island Communications Ltd., Showbizz Entertainment Ltd., One Advertising Ltd, Algortihmix Ltd, Ltd. Systems India (Pvt) and mychauffeur.mu. The company has exited investments in Radio One. Besides investing in the equity of the start up, VL is an active manager bringing its expertise and supporting its portfolio companies through its extensive network in Mauritius. Island Communications Ltd. (ICL), a subsidiary of the Ventures, was founded in 1998 and pioneered GPSbased solutions in Mauritius. ICL has successfully designed and integrated systems for fleet management, asset tracking, telemetry, and personal safety for more than 10 years in business. ICL s clients list includes prestigious firms and governmental bodies. mychauffeur offers the most reliable professional driver service in Mauritius. mychauffeur provides a chauffeur portal connecting people to professional chauffeurs via their mobile app and website. The newly launched Advantage Plus provides exclusive services to select customers. Other services offered by mychauffeur.mu on on B2B and B2C market segments: Corporate services Happy Hour service Dispatch service Taxi service Student Transportation Staff Transportation mychauffeur mobile app Brands and services offered by ICL Brands ifleet imonitor icare imanage iplay Category Fleet Management Telemetry Health and Wellness Asset & inventory Sports management Services GPS Fleet Mangement Liquid level monitoring Mobile personal security for senior people Document management system Tyre Management Temperature monitoring GPS Watch for Kids RFID based asset tracking Golf PROPERTIES LTD Properties Ltd. ( PL) manages the real estate portfolio of the Group. Besides managing the Group s properties, it is currently developing commercial and residential projects in the town of Rose-Hill. Taxi Booking platform Smart Line Garmin Navigation Bluetooth thermometer for infants GPS Bracelet for Alzheimer/dementia patients Automatic Fare Collection System The Automatic Fare Collection System (Tap To Pay) will be launched by Ventures in April 2016. The system will be installed across all the buses of Bus Services Ltd. The Tap To Pay service is a value based contactless smart card application for public transportation and micro-payment. It is an integrated ticketing solution and can be expanded to other areas such as retail and parking. The next project in the pipeline for Properties is a multi-purpose building at the 3,500 m 2 prime land at Gordon Street, Rose Hill, which comprises of 20+ apartments, offices, wellness and spa, gyms, healthcare facilities, and a kindergarten among others.
Holding Ltd Hugnin Road, RoseHill MAURITIUS Tel: +230 464 1221 Fax: +230 464 6023 Email: info@rht.mu www.rht.mu