The Australian bus industry is facing an imminent workforce crisis, with an aging driver and maintenance workforce presenting a major challenge to the sustainability of public transport services.
The
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Queensland bus industry awards provide highlight of QBIC conference
Over the weekend, legends of the Queensland bus and coach industry were celebrated as the state handed out its annual awards.
Following a well-attended day at the Queensland Bus Industry Council (QBIC)
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QBIC warns operators to plan ahead amid weather concerns in SE Queensland
As a tropical cyclone tracks towards South East Queensland, the Queensland Bus industry Council (QBIC) has urged bus operators to prepare for potential disruptions to services, and to ensure both passenger
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QBIC calls for greater safety measures for bus drivers
In recent years, the rate of violence against bus drivers has surged at an alarming pace.
The escalating number of both verbal and physical assaults has put bus drivers in the spotlight as vulnerable
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QBIC emphasises importance of strengthening safety measures
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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