Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) has confirmed who will supply the latest order of ‘bendy’ buses for the state.
Earlier this week, TfNSW revealed 17 Northern Beaches articulated diesel buses are back on the road, with an order for more than 50 additional models being placed.
“Transport for NSW is addressing shortages of buses in Greater Sydney by procuring 50 additional high-capacity articulated diesel buses and 10 high-capacity double deck diesel buses, while also prioritising repairs to existing buses, while continuing the rollout of Battery Electric Buses (BEBs),” a Transport for NSW spokesperson told ABC.
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“These actions aim to increase capacity and deliver reliable public transport for Greater Sydney.”
ABC asked TfNSW who will supply the buses, with it confirming that the 50 diesel articulated ‘bendy’ buses have been ordered from Scania Australia.
The buses will feature imported Scania chassis from Sweden and Volgren bodies manufactured by Volgren Australia.
TfNSW also confirmed the 10 double decker buses ordered are from Volvo Bus Australia, but it is yet to name who will supply the bodies for this.
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