Queensland has experienced some 15 serious bus crashes in the past 12 months, with the most tragic being the recent accident in Gumlu on June 30, where three lives were lost. QBIC and the entire bus industry
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‘Measured support’ – QBIC breaks down Queensland budget for bus industry
The Queensland Bus Industry Council (QBIC) has responded to the Queensland state budget for 2024-25, expressing “measured support” for the announcements made.
While acknowledging some positive aspects
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QBIC and BIC respond to Queensland Electrical Safety Act review
Both the Queensland Bus Industry Council (QBIC) and the Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) have responded to the review of Queensland’s Electrical Safety Act 2002.
In 2023, both QBIC and BIC expressed
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QBIC says one size fits none with industrial relations laws
The federal government’s vision for industrial relations, in this term, has taken on a change agenda that is equivalent to the introduction of the Fair Work Act under Kevin Rudd and is arguably the biggest
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QOCS officially unveils Brisbane Transport Museum and adds new heritage bus
Last weekend, the Queensland Omnibus and Coach Society (QOCS) officially realised its dream when it unveiled Queensland’s first dedicated bus museum in the Brisbane Transport Museum.
Around 200 members
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QBIC questions who’s in charge of electric vehicle act reviews
Recent changes indicate a massive storm is brewing. It has been well reported Victoria has introduced a road user charge (RUC) for electric and hybrid vehicles. The charge will increase by almost eight
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QBIC praises lasting impact of outgoing ED
Following April’s QBIC Conference in Cairns, incoming QBIC executive director Jason O’Dwyer pays tribute to David Tape
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Queensland bus industry celebrates outgoing executive David Tape
When David Tape first joined QBIC in 2006, he had no idea about the bus industry. As he prepares to depart the Council this year, he reflects on a whirlwind journey as QBIC’s Executive Director
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QBIC on the general state of play
From the newest trends relating to zero-emissions buses to workforce issues and disability access standards, QBIC is working across the board to serve the industry
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