The New South Wales government has announced its budget for 2025/26, and the bus industry is a major winner.
Prior to the NSW budget being handed down this week, the state government hinted it would address
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WA government slashes bus fares with $152 million investment
The Western Australian government is following through on a major election promise, announcing a $152 million investment to introduce a suburban flat fare for public transport.
The cash boost will see
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Campaign laments lack of Dandenong bus focus in Victorian budget
A Dandenong-based community campaign has expressed disappointment that the latest Victorian state budget has neglected bus services in the region.
Despite funding substantial bus service upgrades in other
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Vic Budget sees $162 million for bus network; free public transport for children
In a bold move to reshape Victoria’s public transport landscape, the recently announced 2025–26 state Budget includes sweeping investments in buses and transport initiatives aimed at addressing long-standing
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Budget reveals Myki project to run overtime again
While many in the state’s transport industry are set to benefit from the latest budget handed down by the Victorian government this week, the ongoing saga of the Myki update is only going to continue.
There
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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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Queensland budget prioritises Ipswich and Logan bus networks
The Queensland government has handed down its budget for 2024-25, with almost $70 million included to improve bus services across the state.
The fast growing communities of Ipswich and Logan are set to
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BIC weighs in on “disappointing” federal budget for bus industry
The Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) has responded to this week’s handed down federal budget for 2024-25, calling it a “disappointment for the industry”.
In analysing the budget, BIC executive director
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Better Buses laments forgotten west in Victorian budget
Friends of the Earth’s Better Buses for the West campaign has responded to the Victorian 2024-25 budget, saying it “disappointingly” doesn’t include anything for bus services in Melbourne’s western
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CVIAA welcomes NVES funding as BIC laments system issues
The Commercial Vehicle Industry Association of Australia (CVIAA) has welcomed the federal budget announcement of $84.5 million going towards improving the functionality of the online portal for the New
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