The Brisbane bus network will soon see 50 new buses hitting the road as part of a $133.8 million investment by the QLD government.
Premier Steven Miles and transport minister Bart Mellish today announced
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Belbaker Bus Charter acquires Lonestar Coachlines
After many years on the road running his successful bus service, Lonestar Coachlines owner/operator Les Bultitude has decided to pull the plug and sell his business to Belbaker Bus Charter.
One of Gold
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Less than 50 days to go until 50 cent fares in QLD
The countdown for Queensland’s cheapest public transport fares is on, with less than 50 days remaining until the trial kicks in.
Public transport fares will be temporarily slashed to 50 cents in
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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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Queensland to offer “virtually free” Translink public transport services
Public transport fares in Queensland will be temporarily slashed to 50 cents in an effort to alleviate congested roads and provide cost of living relief.
Kicking off from August 5, the six-month trial
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Industry mourns Queensland bus legend
The Australian bus and coach industry is in mourning this week following the unexpected passing of veteran Jim Hill.
Hill spent more than half a century running buses up and down Australia’s east coast,
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Queensland TMR explains bus replacement program rollout
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has clarified how the 200 rail replacement buses ordered by the government will operate.
Last week, the Queensland government announced the first
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QOCS acquires iconic heritage Ipswich bus
The Queensland Omnibus & Coach Society (QOCS) has announced its latest addition to its Brisbane Transport Museum, with a 1959 Watt Bros bodied Bedford SB3 joining the QOCS family.
The 1959 model has
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First locally built rail replacement buses delivered in Queensland
The Queensland government has revealed that the first of 200 rail replacement buses have rolled off the production line as part of a mega order.
The 200 replacement buses are being built in Queensland
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