Operator Transit Systems, in collaboration with Programmed Training Services and the NSW Department of Education Regional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP), has announced an exciting new initiative
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Partners change gears and flourish as coach operators
Throughout her 36-year career in the disability sector, Lynne Essex never thought she’d be helping run charter tours in the Australian outback. When her career wound down, she expected to drift into
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WA releases new transport payment options as patronage grows
The Western Australian government is making moves to continue growing its public transport sector, rolling out new payment options through the launch of a new pilot testing program.
The pilot testing program
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Forest Coach Lines expands services following Coffs Harbour announcement
Local bus operator Forest Coach Lines, owned by CDC Australia, has announced it will begin operating expanded services at the end of this month after the recent NSW government call to boost Coffs Harbour
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How Scania service technology helps drive bus and coach uptime
For bus and coach operators, in-service breakdowns are a constant, damaging threat to successfully operating services daily. Leading Australian bus and coach brand Scania is dedicating significant resources
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Federal government changes truck width rules
Last week, the federal government made a massive move in the heavy vehicle space, announcing that the width rules for trucks in Australia will change.
As part of a new safer freight vehicles package, federal
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Major overhaul boosts Dubbo bus services
The NSW governments says a new major overhaul of services in Dubbo, NSW will see routes boosted by 87 per cent.
The government says passengers will benefit from the increase in timetabled hours and a new
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Transdev Australia and New Zealand wins NSW training award
Major operator Transdev Australia and New Zealand has announced it recently took home the Large Employer of the Year award at the NSW Training Awards.
Transdev Australia and New Zealand CEO Brian Brennan
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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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First trackless tram arrives in City of Stirling
A significant milestone has been reached for the City of Stirling with the arrival of Australia’s first Trackless Tram.
After a long journey from Shanghai, China, the 30m tram arrived at the City’s
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Volvo continues making ground on service capabilities
Service for Australian bus and coach customers can mean plenty of things. A generous warranty. A person to talk to about the vehicle’s performance. Spare parts. As more and more manufacturers and suppliers
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More than 200 extra services to hit Coffs Harbour
The NSW government has announced a major public transport boost in Coffs Harbour, with its public bus network set to be overhauled from October 30.
In the major changes, more than 200 extra bus services
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On demand transport to hit Toowoomba
The Queensland government has announced that a new on demand transport (ODT) public transport bus service is set to start this week in Toowoomba.
The ODT aims to bring together people looking to travel
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Irizar leverages connections to boost bus body quality
When Irizar Asia Pacific managing director Steve Heanes sat down to think about how the Irizar bus and coach product can be improved in Australia, his thoughts went beyond the usual ideas around improving
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Scania to advocate decarbonisation and circularity at Busworld
At Busworld 2023 next month, Scania will launch a new battery electric bus platform by presenting the low‐entry BEV chassis for class 1‐ and class 2 operations.
Participants will get to view a Scania
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Yutong electric bus goes on alpine adventure in snow trial
From the north-eastern tropics to the baking heat of the west, electric buses are steadily spreading around Australia. In the past few years alone, the uptake of zero-emissions buses and coaches have seen
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Go-Ahead prepares to run first Manchester Bee Network buses
Kinetic has announced that Go-Ahead Group is nearly done preparing to run Manchester’s first Bee Network of buses, with services beginning on 50 routes in Bolton and Wigan in the UK.
More than 1,000
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United Safety acquires Lyons Air
Transport safety specialist United Safety & Survivability Corporation has announced it has acquired Lyons Air.
Lyons Air is a Western Australian-based air-conditioning parts and repair service company,
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Extra buses made free to cheer on Brisbane sporting weekend
The Queensland government has announced today that public transport services will be made free to and from two major sporting matches being played in Brisbane this weekend for ticket holders.
The Gabba
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Griffith bus network receives big boost
The NSW government has announced that a 30 per cent boost will soon hit Griffith public transport services, with 77 extra bus services now rolling out each week.
As part of a range of new service improvements,
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