As 2023 continues to fly by, the number of challenges facing the nation’s bus and coach industry steadily increase. Whether it be safety issues from recent incidents or the frustrations surrounding the
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Keolis Downer opens Brisbane’s first all-electric bus depot
The Queensland government, in partnership with operator Keolis Downer, has delivered 16 electric buses to the North Lakes depot, creating Brisbane’s first all-electric bus depot.
The Hornibrook (Keolis
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Kinetic building positive community connections in Cairns
Kinetic have teamed up with youth artists from across Carins and Gimuy to add a splash of colour to the company’s Portsmith depot as it undergoes major upgrade works.
Having first painted the mural at
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Victorian uses regional operator input to shape zero emission bus rollout
The Victorian government says it is working with regional bus operators in the state to shape its transition to a cleaner bus fleet, starting with a series of industry roundtables.
Victorian public and
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Tasmanian government gives Metro bus drivers pay rise
The Tasmanian government has announced the first step in its $8.1 million Metro support package, with bus drivers to receive a pay rise effective immediately.
As part of the initiative, all Metro bus operators
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WA awards first electric bus charging station contract in Perth
In a joint statement released by the Western Australian and federal governments, the push to electrify WA’s bus fleet has reached a huge milestone with the awarding of a contract to install charging
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New Australian electric bus model arrives in Canberra
The ACT government has announced it is continuing its transition to a zero-emission future with a new electric bus model set to hit its roads.
The new Custom Denning ‘Element’ low floor battery electric
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Behind Victoria’s zero-emissions bus trial pioneers
When zero-emissions bus technology first began to arrive on Australian shores, state and territory governments moved to match it. In recent years, the Victorian government has been one of many to begin
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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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NSW budget focuses on zero emissions and rapid connected buses
The NSW government has released its Budget for 2023-24, with zero-emissions bus trials, improved bus networks and a new rapid bus network all on the cards for the government in the next year.
The current
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