Volgren has marked a major manufacturing milestone, handing over its 6,000th bus built at its Dandenong, Victoria facility to long-time partner Dysons.
The achievement reflects nearly three decades of collaboration between the two companies, with the date also marking 29 years since Dysons received its first Volgren bus. Nowadays, Dysons operates more than 250 Volgren vehicles across its fleet.
The milestone highlights the role of local manufacturing in supporting Victoria’s bus industry, with the Dandenong site continuing to deliver vehicles for metropolitan and regional operators.
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The 6,000th bus represents not just production volume but also the capability and coordination required across manufacturing, assembly, and delivery teams.
The event brought together representatives from Dysons, BYD, SEMMA and the Bus Industry Confederation, alongside Volgren staff, recognising the partnerships and supply chain that underpin local bus manufacturing.
The Dandenong facility remains a key hub for bus body manufacturing in Australia, supporting local jobs and maintaining industry capability as fleets evolve.
Volgren says the milestone reflects the collective effort of its workforce and partners, as well as the ongoing demand for locally built buses.
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