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Melbourne residents call for better northern bus route

A group of Coburg North residents in Melbourne have launched a parliamentary petition to see better services on a key …

Bare bums and tums banned from Sydney beach bus

Northern Beaches Council has introduced new clothing guidelines for passengers using its free Hop, Skip and Jump community bus service, …

Cairns bus drivers call for timetable changes

Union member bus drivers in Far North Queensland have taken action over the region’s bus network and timetables. Transport Workers’ …

Best Bus launches for March edition

After another wonderful winner in February, Best Bus is once again open for March entries. If you want to be …

Bus leads the way in Queensland PT patronage boost

New patronage data has revealed bus is leading the way in driving public transport passenger trip increases in Queensland since …

Picture-perfect Prom shot takes home Best Bus February

For many Victorians, it can be easy to forget about the magic of Wilsons Promontory. Situated at the very southern …

Manningham Council upgrades bus shelters

Manningham Council will deliver new bus shelters at two locations this month, continuing a program of stop upgrades aimed at …

Bus Reviews

Video review: Yutong D7E

Loading the player... In the past year, the emerging success of the D7 has included a new element. VDI has …

Video Review: Volgren Optimus/Yutong E12

Like many of the latest innovations that hit the local bus and coach market, the emerging partnership between local bus …

Video Review: BYD B70

  Bringing its electric offerings to Australian shores back in 2019, BYD has spent the past five years fine-tuning and …
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Test drive: Challenger Callibar

Who would know more about what buses need for Australian roads more than Australian bus drivers and operators? This very question …

Bus Deliveries

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Deliveries enjoy busy beginning to 2026

After another milestone year for bus and coach deliveries in Australia, the sector is off to a fast start in …

Massive finish caps off busy year of deliveries

Last year was another mega one for the industry, with the final bus and coach delivery details for 2025 providing …

Deliveries wind down after productive year

Another massive year of bus and coach deliveries is finally slowing down, with November’s numbers showing a drop compared to …

Consistency is key in October bus deliveries

While the October deliveries may not be as astounding as September’s 159 units were, it is still highlighting a recent …

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Industry News

Ergonomic bus seats from comfort upgrade to operational priority

Ergonomic bus seating is increasingly being viewed by operators as a core operational consideration, rather than a discretionary comfort feature, …

Brisbane bus patronage rises off the back of new-look network

Brisbane’s Lord Mayor has revealed bus patronage is up by more than a quarter in the city over the past …

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