In recent years, the Australasian bus and coach industry has been at the forefront of a zero-emissions change, leading the way with new technology. While it has been touted as a gradual transition, suppliers
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Keep 50 cent fares petition receives thousands of signatures
The Queensland government’s highly-anticipated cost-of-living initiative kicked off this week, with all public transport fares slashed to a measly 50 cents for the next six months.
While the response
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On Demand Transport trial extended for another year in QLD
The much-loved On Demand Transport (ODT) trial in Queensland has been given the green light for another year in service.
More than 184,000 trips were taken in the first phase of the ODT trial, with 68
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Six-month 50 cent fare trial kicks off today
The highly anticipated 50-cent fare trial has kicked off today on Queensland’s public transport network in a pre-election move from the state Labor government that could save regular commuters hundreds
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Additional buses gearing up for 50 cent fares in Queensland
There is only one week left until Queensland locals can take advantage of historic 50 cent public transport fares, urging more people to ditch their cars and jump aboard.
Starting from Monday August 5,
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50 additional buses set to roll out in Brisbane for 50 cent fares
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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