Greyhound opens Byron Bay terminal
A Byron Bay internet café has teamed up with Greyhound, opening a new terminal for the backpacker market
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Intelligent seat a hit at Expo
A new Australian-designed auto-retracting coach recliner was launched at the recent BusVic Expo
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Chandler case Accred. implications
The implications of the Chandler accreditation case are only just starting to be understood.
Michael Noel Chandler and Changa Enterprises Pty
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New coach website
Even small coach companies can have good websites.
Sydney based Tearaway Australia Coach Tours have revamped their website.
The company specialises in
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Qld standee trial to start next week
The state government has moved to improve safety for school students by today announcing a trial to limit the number
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TWU concerned for GPAL drivers' jobs
The New South Wales branch of the Transport Workers Union (TWU) is calling on the new owners of Greyhound Pioneer
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Tourism and Allied purchases Festival
Tourism and Allied Holdings (TAH), South Australia's largest private tourism investor, today announced the acquisition of South Australian-based coach touring
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Fuel prices in September quarter: ACCC
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) today issued its report on movements in the price of unleaded petrol, diesel
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NZ BCA says no need for mandatory seats
The New Zealand Bus and Coach Association's (BCA) submission on school children standing in buses states there is no need
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Nokia provides digital TV in coaches
A partnership between Nokia and the Seven network will allow passengers aboard 34 corporate coaches to watch the Olympic Games
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GPS Online tracking Sydney buses
GPS Online has installed the first GPS satellite tracking system into a commercial bus fleet in Sydney.
The 70 vehicle Glenorie
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Bus fatalities in NSW skew stats
Figures released today by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, for every state in Australia except Victoria, show a small drop
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NSW establishes safety review process
The New South Wales government has announced it will create an independent review process for community road safety, following the
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Government targets more black spots
As part of the federal government's road safety "black spot" program, funding for an additional 89 projects across South Australia
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Statistics show public transport on rise
The number of people using public transport in Queensland jumped by 7.3% in the last financial year, compared to a
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Western Star joins Daimler/Chrysler Group
The distributor of MAN Bus and Coach in Australia, Western Star Trucks, has merged with Daimler / Chrysler Group, globally.
Western
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Premier buys Scanias for expansion
Nowra based regional coachline Premier Motor Service has just purchased a large number of luxury coaches from leading coachbuilder Scania.
The
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Diesel grants will be taxed as income
Businesses receiving grants from the government, including the Diesel and Alternative Fuels Grant Scheme (DAFGS) need to be aware that
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McCaffertys asks for GPA extension
McCaffertys Holdings have announced they will continue their takeover bid of Greyhound Pioneer Australia (GPA).
McCaffertys today informed the Australian Securities
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QBIC announces AGM details
The Queensland Bus Industry Council (QBIC) has announced its first general meeting will be held on Saturday July 15.
The merger
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