Bus Features Archives - Australasian Bus and Coach

Victorian government lacks volume plan and supply strategy

Sean Mortell — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 22:31:52 +0000

Image: Infrastructure Victoria

Victorian suppliers and operators have remained united in calling for the Victorian government to develop a plan that keeps jobs in the state’s bus industry following the recent deferral of orders. On
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QBIC outlines various bus industry wishes to new Queensland government

Sean Mortell — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:39:36 +0000

Image: Bus Queensland

For the first time in 10 years, Queensland’s political scene is seeing quite a change. Following the recent state election in late October, the Liberal National party, led by new premier David Crisafulli,
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TRS continues growing spare parts presence in air-conditioning servicing sector

Sean Mortell — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:13:41 +0000

Image: TRS Transit

Since its inception more than 40 years ago, TRS has led the way when it comes to air-conditioning unit servicing for heavy vehicles. Starting with trucks and emerging as a leader in the refrigeration services
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Video Review: BYD B70

Tiarna Condren — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:39:50 +0000

BYD B70 hitting the road (Image: Paul Aldridge)

Bringing its electric offerings to Australian shores back in 2019, BYD has spent the past five years fine-tuning and improving its designs to stand tall among the growing number of products in
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BCI prove collaboration is key to success

Tiarna Condren — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 21:47:46 +0000

Image: BCI

For decades, the heavy vehicle company has been supplying top-of-the range buses and coaches that combine the best chassis and body combinations. While the company is well versed on how to design, manufacture
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Test drive: Challenger Callibar

Tiarna Condren — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:05:41 +0000

Image: Paul Aldridge

Who would know more about what buses need for Australian roads more than Australian bus drivers and operators? This very question was the driving force behind Challenger Bus and Coach, wanting to manufacture
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Webfleet provide safety in layers for operators

Tiarna Condren — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 23:05:03 +0000

bus driver taking ticket or card from passenger

While new vehicle technology continues to evolve and arrive on Australasian shores, it’s the harder-to-spot pieces of software that are rapidly enhancing the passenger and driver experience. As we
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Opening the door to a greener future with Ventura Systems

Daniel Woods — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 23:50:56 +0000

Image: Ventura Systems

Ventura Systems will be showcasing their innovative entrance solutions at the National Bus and Coach Show and says the advancement of its door systems has an impact
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Family-owned operator Weir Bros celebrates its 50th anniversary

Staff Writer — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 23:06:44 +0000

Flashback to the 1980s: current Operations Manager Callum Chapman is held by his grandfather Hugh Weir in front of the ex-Rutherford Motors NZMB Canadian Ford V8 school bus.

Hawera-based operator Weir Bros is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, with its heritage of service to the communities of New Zealand’s South Taranaki stretching back further than its half-century. Much
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BYD turns its focus to aftersales support

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:26:39 +0000

A main focus for BYD Australia is ensuring buses are back on the road quicker than ever. (Image: BYD Australia)

In an industry overwhelmed with new technological advancements and improvements, global leader in New Energy vehicles BYD continues to prove it is ahead of the curve. Dominating a large share of the global
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