In February 2012, the HCT Group was awarded a contract by the States of Jersey to operate the island's bus services from January 2013 for seven years with a three-year option taking over from MyBus.

The name AvanchiCard comes from avanchi, which means advance or move forward in Jèrriais – Jersey’s traditional language.

The name was chosen by Jersey’s children and young people through a competition organised with local schools.

[10] In 2013, six Alexander Dennis Enviro400s were also delivered, the first double-decker buses purchased new for the island for many years.

[11] In November 2023, two Mellor Sigma 8 electric buses were purchased, which entered service the next month.