SafeWork SA is urging bus drivers to take extra care when stopping their vehicle following a recent accident in the Barossa Valley.
The incident occurred on February 20 after the driver stopped the bus
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NHVR launch bus safety blitz in response to tragic crashes
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has launched a national operation that will see buses across the country subject to roadside inspections and fatigue checks following an “alarming number”
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eBus receives exemption to bike rack obstruction rule
Nelson Tasman’s eBus has been the first bus service to receive an exemption to the obstruction rule, which saw a complete restriction on front-mounted bike racks on buses across the country back in November
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Victorian government silent on school bus safety queries
The new school year has got off to a rough start for students attending at least one regional Victorian school who have been forced to stand for more than 45 minutes on buses travelling at 100km/h while
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New ADR introduced to regulate bus seatbelt wearing
The federal government has today announced a new Australian Design Rule (ADR) that will require buses and coaches to feature seatbelt wearing monitoring technology.
The new ADR is the first official change
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Security screens in buses fast-tracked in Adelaide
The installation of security screens in South Australian buses has become a growing topic over the past 12 months as an increase of violent and anti-social passenger behaviour has swept the state.
While
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Transport for NSW responds to B-Line fleet concerns
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has told ABC it has changed the schedule of the state’s popular B-Line bus services and added additional buses to address fleet wear and tear concerns.
In October,
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OTSI recommends operators check fuel lines in coach fire investigation
The Office of Transport Safety Investigations (OTSI) has recommended that bus and coach operators inspect their fuel lines in their vehicle bodies following a review into a coach fire in 2023.
On February
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Klinefire gets hands-on with customers
There’s no better time for a launch than at a National Bus and Coach Show, and fire protection manufacturer and supplier Klinefire took full advantage.
Launching its brand-new training portal at the
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NT government installs driver protection screens on Darwin and Alice Springs buses
The Northern Territory government has continued to try make bus drivers safer in the Territory with confirmation that driver protection screens have been installed in every bus across the Darwin and Alice
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