Australian bus operators Busways, Kinetic and Buslines Group have celebrated the hard work of their bus drivers on Bus Drivers Appreciation Day.
In a video posted to Kinetic’s LinkedIn page, Kinetic
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Tasmania future 2030 plan to include half price bus fares
The Tasmanian Liberals have announced that if elected, it will implement half-price metro bus fares from June 1. The half-price fares form part of the Liberals ‘2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future’.
“Our
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Viva Energy provides funding for new Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative bus
Viva Energy has announced it is supporting the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative through the purchase and operation of a new community bus.
The bus will operate for the next three years and provide
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Tasmania Greens provide support for Metro mechanics
The Tasmanian Greens have backed Metro Tasmania bus mechanics who are planning to walk off the job following concerns about pay rates, staff shortages and underfunding at the state-owned company.
Member
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Coffs Harbour unveils free weekend bus travel trial
The City of Coffs Harbour has announced it is set to roll out a free bus travel plan in the regional city that aims to bolster community connection and show the benefits of using public transport.
The
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BLK Auto builds on unique partnership with MAN
It’s not every day that two manufacturers in the same industry work together to produce a popular product. The Australasian bus and coach industry isn’t your normal sector.
When BLK Auto, who was
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ABC Issue 438 – Out Now!
Across the Australasian bus and coach industry, there are plenty of forces standing in the way of both manufacturers and operators as they look to grow in their respective ways: a lack of skilled workers,
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New campaign report reveals Sydney bus stop problems
A new report launched as part of Sweltering Cities’ ‘Busted Bus Stops’ campaign has revealed issues plaguing Sydney’s bus stops and has crowned the city’s worst bus stop.
Courtesy of community
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Melbourne’s western suburbs meet to call for better bus services
Community members from Melbourne’s western suburbs have gathered with local and state government representatives to query why the west is still waiting for better buses.
The event was organised by
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Ventura Systems Australia fortifies market leadership with appointment and expansion
Door systems supplier Ventura Systems Australia has announced an appointment and the expansion of its parts department as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the local market.
Ventura has appointed
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Townsville completes construction of new northern suburbs bus stops
The City of Townsville has confirmed that construction has wrapped up on 21 new bus stops in the city’s northern suburbs.
The council worked with Translink to install the new infrastructure at routes
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Kelsian Group makes new appointment, reveals half year results
Kelsian Group has released its half year financial results while also announcing a new key appointment.
Kelsian Group announced that Fiona Hele will join the multi-modal operator as an independent non-executive
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ABC opens Best Bus April entries
As the leaves slowly begin to turn orange and Autumn takes hold of Australasia, ABC is excited to welcome more bus and coach photo entries.
Best Bus, sponsored by VDI, is now open for April entries,
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WA announces record-breaking month for bus patronage
The Western Australian government has announced it has hit a record-breaking month for patrons on buses in Perth.
During January, a total of 5.9 million trips were had on Transperth buses along with
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Transdev releases first Gender Equality Action Plan in Port Botany
International operator Transdev marked International Women’s Day last week with the unveiling of its new Gender Equality Action Plan.
The plan aims to encourage female participation and enforces leadership
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February deliveries forge forward
The Australian bus and coach industry has fallen into a state of consistency with its deliveries, continuing on its January momentum with an equally impressive February.
While there were 137 deliveries
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Wyndham community marks 1000 days of Victorian bus reform inaction
Local residents in the Melbourne suburb of Wyndham have gathered to mark 1000 days of the state government’s inaction on proposed bus reform.
Organised by Friends of the Earth Melbourne and its Sustainable
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New PTAANZ and NEC podcast showcases leading female transport leaders
In a podcast series released by the Public Transport Association of Australia and New Zealand (PTAANZ), some of Australia, and the world’s, leading female transport leaders discuss the issues shaping
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Community electric buses begin innovative Gippsland trial
In Gippsland, Victoria, local communities are beginning the first community-run electric bus trials in Australia to provide a sustainable solution to small town transport.
In a bid to overcome the dilemma
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Bus operators recognise workforce on International Women’s Day
Australian operators Busways, ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC) and Transit Systems have recognised their female workforces on International Women’s Day.
Busways says this year’s theme, Count
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