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Start date revealed for new Avalon Airport seven-day bus service

A new Victorian bus route connecting Avalon Airport to Lara has been slated to start in mid-March, adding between eight …

New data finds bus lane allocation can deliver passenger benefits

New international transport research has found that relatively small changes in how road space is allocated to buses can deliver …
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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 …

Ticketing software company expands into south-east Asia

Transport ticketing company transportme has expanded out of Australia, announcing a new global reseller partner based in the Philippines. The …

NSW introduces minibuses to replace suspended school bus services

Interim school transport arrangements are being rolled out in the Dorrigo, Thora and Bellingen areas, with minibuses deployed to maintain …

Whanganui to launch redesigned urban bus network in April

Whanganui’s urban bus services are set for a major reset, with a redesigned network scheduled to begin operating from April …

Irizar electric bus model wins 2026 Bus of the Year award

A global Irizar zero-emissions bus has taken home the award of the 2026 Bus of the Year in Spain as …

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

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 …

Australian bus deliveries enjoy smashing September

When the July bus deliveries dipped, it seemed that the industry’s peak was finally coming to a close. However, the …

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Victoria opens consultation on Wollert and Epping network changes

The Victorian government has called on passengers in Melbourne’s north to shape the future of their local bus network through …

QBIC ED discusses changing regulations in Queensland

Over the next 12 months, Australian, and in particular Queensland, bus and coach operators will face the most significant shift …

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