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New service offering operator benefits launches

Tiarna Condren — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 23:13:45 +0000

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While the name OzTruckers may lead operators to believe that this new service doesn’t cater to them, they would be sorely mistaken. Launching yesterday, OzTruckers offers truck drivers and bus operators
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Kelsian Group appoints new CEO

Tiarna Condren — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 22:07:20 +0000

Kelsian Group's newest CEO Graeme Legh (Image: Kelsian Group)

Transport operator Kelsian Group has announced the appointment of Graeme Legh as its new CEO, leaning on his 15 years’ experience with the group. Legh will be taking over the role from Clint Feuerherdt,
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VDI Australia announces sales and aftersales team restructure

Sean Mortell — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:31:14 +0000

Image: VDI Australia

VDI Australia, the local distributor of Yutong buses and coaches, has announced a “bold restructure” of its national sales and aftersales team. The distributor says the restructure allows VDI to reinforce
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Volvo Bus forum offered “sneak peek” into electric future

Tiarna Condren — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:25:20 +0000

Image: Volvo Bus

The future of electric mobility was the hot topic at Volvo Bus NSW’s recent Customer Forum, bringing together key decision makers from across the state to discuss the journey toward a cleaner, greener
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SA orders 60 new electric buses

Sean Mortell — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 23:51:13 +0000

Image: Scania Australia

The South Australian government has today announced it has ordered 60 brand new 100 per cent full battery electric buses and revealed plans to create a zero-emissions passenger transport network. The new
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BusNSW to host 2026 Bus and Coach Expo in Sydney

Sean Mortell — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 21:33:28 +0000

Image: Prime Creative Media

BusNSW has officially announced it will be hosting the 2026 Australasian Bus and Coach Expo in Sydney. The state association says the event will be held on Wednesday July 15 and Thursday July 16 next year
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Busways’ new ZEB transition manager leads depot tours

Sean Mortell — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 21:30:32 +0000

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New South Wales based operator Busways has announced the appointment of a new Zero-Emissions Bus Transition Manager to the team as it hosted Transport for NSW at three of its depots. The new appointment,
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Busworld prepares for European Expo later this year

Sean Mortell — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 20:30:50 +0000

Image: Busworld

Busworld has announced there are six months to go before Busworld Europe 2025 takes over Brussels, Belgium, providing the leading bus and coach technology. Bus manufacturers and component suppliers have
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Wrightbus prepares to re-launch into Australia through hydrogen model

Sean Mortell — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:14:56 +0000

Images: Wrightbus

It’s been a few years since Wrightbus last made an impact in the Australian market. With a rich global history that started with rebodying lorries in 1946, the Northern Irish based manufacturer first
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Challenger prioritises parts availability for operators

Tiarna Condren — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:26:44 +0000

Challenger just recently opened another depot in Sydney (Images: Challenger)

In an industry where downtime can mean the difference between profit and loss, bus operators across Australia know that reliable access to high-quality spare parts is essential. Whether it’s a sudden
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