ABC Magazine Stories Archives - Australasian Bus and Coach

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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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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Irizar iService portal makes operators lives easier

Tiarna Condren — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:47:48 +0000

The portal’s versatility caters to both large and small bus operators (Images: Irizar)

In the fast-paced world of the bus industry, bus operators face a constant challenge – keeping their fleets running smoothly and efficiently. With a diverse range of vehicles, each with its own unique
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Bus Service Solutions is meeting the needs of operators

Tiarna Condren — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 21:39:44 +0000

BSS is actively exploring key partnerships in Queensland (Images: BSS)

Two years is barely a heartbeat in the Australasian bus and coach industry — the sector moves so quickly that it’s only a mere moment for most businesses to be able to simply find their footing. For
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Hobart Metro bus drivers stop taking fares to protest safety concerns

Tiarna Condren — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:28:14 +0000

Image: Metro Tasmania

Bus drivers on Hobart’s Metro network will no longer be collecting fares from passengers in response to an “alarming” series of assaults and robberies. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU)
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Yutong prepares to bring further electric experience to Australia

Tiarna Condren — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:56:11 +0000

(Images: Yutong Australia)

It’s been more than 60 years since Yutong was first founded as Zhengzhou Bus Repair factory. The Chinese company took three decades until it was officially known as Yutong when Zhengzhou Yutong Bus was
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Marcopolo G8 coach finally coming to Australia

Tiarna Condren — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 21:53:32 +0000

The Marcopolo G8 will be arriving on Australian shores in September (Images: Volgren)

For 75 years, Marcopolo has been at the forefront of bus and coach manufacturing, evolving from a small Brazilian operation into a global industry leader. With 14 production facilities, three in Brazil
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Young diesel mechanic apprentice finds confidence at Dysons

Tiarna Condren — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:21:15 +0000

Cobey Hadley (right) is a valued member of the team

The end of high school can often be a daunting time for students. Stressing about exams, trying to get into the right university, choosing the right course. It can often feel as if the weight of your future
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Cure Cancer encourages Aussies to get behind the BBQ for a cure

Tiarna Condren — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:52:32 +0000

Cure Cancer’s BarbeCURE campaign has raised over $1.5 million so far (Image: Cure Cancer)

This summer, Cure Cancer is inviting people around Australia to make their next BBQ something more impactful. The way to do so is simple – gather your friends, family and community, fire up the grill
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StyleRide partners with Fun Over 50 Holidays for comfortable tours

Tiarna Condren — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:30:58 +0000

Image: Fun Over 50 Holidays

For many Australians, the golden years of retirement are a time to explore the country’s vast and diverse landscapes. Fun Over 50 Holidays has made it its mission to facilitate these adventures, providing
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