On May 2 last year, the NSW government launched a Bus Industry Taskforce to investigate the issues plaguing the state’s bus and coach industry. Roughly nine months later, the Taskforce’s second report,
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Australian states and operators combine for free ANZAC Day bus travel
Various state governments and bus and coach operators have announced free and extra bus services for veterans, war widows and others involved in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) on ANZAC Day.
The Victorian
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Kinetic and VACCA partner to strengthen Victorian Aboriginal communities
Australasian bus and coach operator Kinetic has extended its partnership with the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) through to the end of 2025 in a bid to strengthen local Aboriginal communities.
Now
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Two accessibility apps selected for trial on NSW buses
The NSW government has confirmed that two new pieces of technology are being trialled in selected areas to support members of the community who are blind, vision impaired or have difficulty accessing bus
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NEC looks at how to solve the bus driver shortage
At its peak in 2023, in NSW alone there were 800 bus driver positions left open but unfulfilled. Despite these jobs attracting salaries of more than $100,000 per annum. The bus driver shortage became a
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Volvo Bus Australia reaffirms commitment to electric bus safety
In the wake of recent concerns in the industry around electric bus battery safety, Volvo Bus Australia is reiterating its commitment to safety and innovation in the sector.
With a steadfast dedication
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VDI bathes in the glow of new Eagle Farm facility opening
It’s an expectedly sunny and humid day in Brisbane as members of the local bus industry convene in the new VDI manufacturing site in Brisbane’s Eagle Farm. As the sun dazzles outside, gleaming Yutong
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Federal government introduces new AVAS ADR for zero-emissions buses
The federal government has launched a bid to make buses, trucks and cars travelling at low speeds quieter through the introduction of a new Australian Design Rule (ADR) to make zero-emissions vehicles
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Electric double-decker buses to run West Auckland WX1 service
Auckland Transport has announced that its flagship bus service in West Auckland, the WX1, will be run by fully electric double-decker buses from next April.
The announcement is part of a new $166 million
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Queensland TMR explains bus replacement program rollout
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has clarified how the 200 rail replacement buses ordered by the government will operate.
Last week, the Queensland government announced the first
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CDC NSW unveils Anzac Spirit bus to honour Australian veterans
Australian operator ComfortDelGro Corporation (CDC) NSW has unveiled two new special commemorative Anzac Spirit buses that will pay tribute to Australian veterans this Anzac Day.
The Anzac Spirit buses
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Volvo Bus Australia rewards dealers at awards night
The annual Volvo Group Australia dealer awards night has seen another group of dealerships recognised for their excellence over the past year.
The suite of awards paid tribute to both customer satisfaction
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Scania Australia celebrates 500th ready built bus delivery
Scania Australia is celebrating the major achievement of delivering its 500th fully built-up charter and school bus.
As a major European OEM for the local bus industry, Scania Bus and Power Solutions director
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NSW government delivers expanded bus options for Bulli High School students
The NSW government has announced it is delivering on an election commitment with the delivery of expanded bus options for students at Bulli High School.
For students travelling between Helensburgh and
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Go-Ahead Group launches initiative to recruit 1,500 women drivers
In global news, Kinetic subsidiary Go-Ahead Group has launched a new program where it aims to attract and recruit 1,500 new women bus drivers across its operations.
As part of the company’s goal to achieve
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Truck Tech Group embraces bus maintenance and prepares for industry expansion
For a heavy vehicle repair company that spans the eastern coast of Australia and both the truck and bus markets, Truck Tech Group has humble beginnings.
“I started Truck Tech back in 2007 out the back
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Volvo and Foton Mobility offer scholarships for transport management certificates
Various members of the bus and coach industry, including Volvo Bus Australia and Foton Mobility Distribution (FMD), are banding together to offer scholarships for a transport management certificate.
The
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Tranzit Coachlines transitions Waikato bus fleet to electric
New Zealand family-owned bus and coach operator Tranzit Coachlines has announced the transition of its Waikato bus fleet to electric.
From this week, Tranzit Coachlines has started replacing diesel buses
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Irizar aims for unrivalled support with new service investment
The Australian bus and coach bodybuilder market is filled with a variety of brands. In January alone, 16 suppliers registered deliveries of bus bodies to local operators. As one of the leading bodybuilders
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VDL and GRW acquire Van Hool following bankruptcy declaration
International bus and coach manufacturing giant Van Hool is hoping for a “rapid restart” after reaching a binding offer with other brands to rescue it from bankruptcy.
On April 8, Van Hool was declared
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