The lighTram® 25 is that vehicle. Spanning 24.5 metres long, it’s Australia’s longest electric vehicle; a new mode of transit between bus and rail. The lighTram 25 is a mid-tier transport solution
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INIT partners with USA-based public transport system
INIT has continued its move overseas, recently entering into a five-year partnership with Washington, USA based King County Metro (KCM) to provide an advanced vehicle health monitoring system and smart
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Busways founder Dick Rowe passes away aged 100
Known for his exceptional dedication to service, Dick founded a small family business which has become one of Australia’s largest and most respected bus operators.
Dick’s journey in the bus
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Last chance to enter Best Bus September
August was a highlight for ABC’s Best Bus, sponsored by VDI Australia, with Damian Shiambi’s winning photo being one of the best received since Best Bus started.
Shiambi’s shot of a
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QBIC emphasises importance of strengthening safety measures
Queensland has experienced some 15 serious bus crashes in the past 12 months, with the most tragic being the recent accident in Gumlu on June 30, where three lives were lost. QBIC and the entire bus industry
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Family-owned operator Weir Bros celebrates its 50th anniversary
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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Bus bodies and components in the spotlight in ABC September
When it comes to buses and coaches hitting Australasian roads, the first thing you look at will always be the bus body. Ensuring passengers and drivers are comfortable is a priority for most operators,
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VDI to undergo electric bus trials in regional NSW with TfNSW
VDI, the national distributor of Yutong buses, is at the forefront of Australia’s electric bus revolution. With a vision to provide innovative and quality electric bus solutions and after-sales service
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Electric bus service critical to Sydney suburb success
What goes into making a new community? Adequate housing? Top notch amenities? For developer Billbergia, it quickly found out that transport is key when designing and introducing a new suburb to Sydney.
“We
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Bus SA conference a roaring success
The 2024 edition of state association Bus SA’s conference has seen the bus and coach industry combine in Adelaide to keep up to date with the latest sector updates.
Bus SA executive director Craig Spurr
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