David Franks has been appointed as CEO of Keolis Downer, effective September 1 2025, marking a return to the role he previously held from 2018 to 2023.
Franks brings over four decades of experience in
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Keolis buys out Downer in Australian joint venture
Keolis and Downer have signed an agreement for Keolis to buy Downer’s shares in the Keolis Downer joint venture, ending a 15-year partnership that has seen the company become a major player
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Keolis Downer appoints interim CEO
Transport operator Keolis Downer has appointed Leila Frances as interim CEO, effective from March 17.
Frances will be taking over from current CEO Julien Dehornoy, who has left his role at Keolis to join
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Newcastle Transport celebrates a century for Hamilton depot
Operator Newcastle Transport, proudly operated by Keolis Downer, recently held an open day to celebrate more than 100 years of service for its Hamilton depot.
The Hamilton depot was first used for steam
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Work begins on Australia’s largest electric bus depot
Operator Keolis Downer, in partnership with the NSW government, has announced that it has started working on what will become Australia’s largest electric bus depot.
Work will begin in the coming months
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Keolis Downer celebrates one millionth Keoride on demand passenger
Australian bus and coach operator Keolis Downer has joined forces with Transport for NSW to celebrate the one millionth passenger to use the Keoride on demand service.
This service is an advanced, user-oriented
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Survey says customers satisfied with North Brisbane zero-emissions bus network
Operator Keolis Downer says a recent survey it conducted on behalf of Hornibrook Bus Lines says customers are satisfied with the introduction of zero-emissions buses within the North Lakes, Kallangur and
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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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LinkSA retains and expands bus footprint in South Australia
LinkSA has retained key regional bus contracts in South Australia while also expanding its footprint throughout the state.
The South Australian Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) has awarded
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Keolis Downer milestone to revolutionise SA public transport industry
The major agreement allows the operator to increase its PT network capabilities
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