It’s that time of the year again when parents and guardians can sigh in relief after a long six weeks of all-over-the-place-ness! But, before we can fully return to our pre-school holidays routines,
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Security screens in buses fast-tracked in Adelaide
The installation of security screens in South Australian buses has become a growing topic over the past 12 months as an increase of violent and anti-social passenger behaviour has swept the state.
While
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QBIC calls for greater safety measures for bus drivers
In recent years, the rate of violence against bus drivers has surged at an alarming pace.
The escalating number of both verbal and physical assaults has put bus drivers in the spotlight as vulnerable
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Bike racks temporarily disabled on NZ Metlink buses
Passengers boarding buses in New Zealand will no longer be able to fix their bikes to provided bike racks, with concerns around compliance and safety raised by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA).
From November
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Bus services suspended in Tasmania following rock-throwing incidents
The Gagebrook and Herdsmans Cove services in Tasmania have been partially suspended following a recent influx of rock-throwing incidents in the area.
Effective from October 8, 2024 and remaining in place
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NZ government to introduce tougher sentences for offences against public transport workers
The New Zealand government has announced new tougher sentences for offences against public transport workers following a “worrying increase in abuse and attacks”.
As part of its plan to restore
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Teaching bus safety to the next generation
A student safety education initiative led by the wider bus industry titled ‘BusSAFE’ launched on Tuesday September 17 at the National Bus and Coach Show at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre,
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Webfleet provide safety in layers for operators
While new vehicle technology continues to evolve and arrive on Australasian shores, it’s the harder-to-spot pieces of software that are rapidly enhancing the passenger and driver experience.
As we
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BusSAFE initiative works to prevent incidents and increase safety
Did you know that there are over 4,000 school bus routes in operation across Australia? With tens of millions of boardings every year, buses are still classed as one of the safest ways to get around. But,
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Bus bodies and components in the spotlight in ABC September
When it comes to buses and coaches hitting Australasian roads, the first thing you look at will always be the bus body. Ensuring passengers and drivers are comfortable is a priority for most operators,
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