The Queensland government has revealed that the first of 200 rail replacement buses have rolled off the production line as part of a mega order.
The 200 replacement buses are being built in Queensland
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Volvo drives quality with the unveiling of new B13R coach
Many in the Australasian bus and coach industry would’ve become accustomed to Volvo’s premier B11R coach. Since its introduction to the local market in 2015, the B11R, combined with a variety of body
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BCI launches partnerships with global OEMs for new models
In the Australian bus and coach industry, collaboration is proving to be key. Unlike other areas of the heavy vehicle world, bus manufacturers and OEMs have a habit of combining to meet customer orders
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NT announces boost for transit safety unit
The Northern Territory government has continued investing in improving safety on its bus network with the announcement that transit safety officers and private security officers will continue on for two
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ABC Issue 439 – Out Now!
If there’s one thing about the bus and coach industry, it’s never stagnant. Each month there are new stories emerging. Acquisitions, retirements, changes, announcements, tenders and more. The opening
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Inaugural Kinetic Future CEO program graduate takes on key Queensland position
International operator Kinetic has announced that an early graduate of its Future CEO program will now start a senior leadership role in South-East Queensland.
Keely Abbot never pictured being a bus driver
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Queensland bus driver of the year awards unveiled at QBIC Conference
At the Queensland Bus Industry Council (QBIC) annual conference on the Gold Coast over the weekend, Translink announced the winners of the 2023 Queensland Bus Driver of the Year awards.
The state’s three
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NHVR unveils bus safety promotion program
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has announced the return of its ‘We All Need Space’ campaign, with the latest iteration to promote bus safety on Australian roads.
The promotion was launched
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Entries now open for ABC Best Bus May
ABC’s Best Bus competition is beginning to see an even wider range of entries flying in, with bus and coach drivers showing off the many different experiences they’re having operating in Australasia.
Following
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March deliveries continue 2024’s soaring trajectory
The new standard for bus and coach delivery numbers in Australia is now into triple figures as another stellar month of deliveries saw the industry push out more orders.
Following February’s 135 deliveries
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