Tiarna Condren, Author at Australasian Bus and Coach

New service offering operator benefits launches

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

Image: Dina/stock.adobe.com

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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Wales Heavy Vehicle Repairs continues to expand

Tiarna Condren — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 22:49:37 +0000

Wales has heavy vehicle collision repair facilities across the country (Images: Wales Heavy Vehicle Repairs)

Wales Heavy Vehicle Repair began as a family-run workshop on the outskirts of Sydney, built on a foundation of hard work, skill and a deep respect for the transport industry. Local truck drivers trusted
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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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Revamped bus stops included in Tuggerah Station upgrade

Tiarna Condren — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:47:36 +0000

Image: TfNSW

Construction has finally been completed on the $40 million Tuggerah Station upgrade, designed to make public transport safer and more accessible. While the station itself received a makeover, with new
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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 public transport operation leads to multiple arrests and fines

Tiarna Condren — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:04:54 +0000

Image: SA Police

A recent operation targeting fare evasion and general behaviour on the South Australian metropolitan public transport network saw multiple arrests and fines for various public transport and controlled
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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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Lack of bus and public transport funding in Federal Budget

Tiarna Condren — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:20:14 +0000

(Images: Yutong Australia)

Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his fourth Federal Budget earlier this week, laying the groundwork for a federal election campaign that could be called within days. While taxpayers, first home buyers
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QLD government announces Sunshine Coast rapid bus transit system

Tiarna Condren — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:51:25 +0000

Image: QLD government

A new “seamless public transport” link for the Sunshine Coast has been announced as part of the 2032 Olympic Games Delivery Plan. The state government has announced the region will be connected from
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Blood and urine samples can now be taken after serious injury crashes

Tiarna Condren — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 23:53:41 +0000

Image: Transport for NSW

Blood and urine samples to check for drugs and alcohol will now be allowed to be taken from drivers involved in serious injury crashes on NSW roads, with the state government introducing the new Bill to
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