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The Wot!?!
Pittsburgh’s firs and only transportainment bus is continuing to grow in America. Passengers who buy a ticket to hop onboard are treated to a wide range of entertainment options, including the popular Pittsburgh Steelers tour named after the town’s N
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Applied Ev Selects Siemens Software To Help Develop Autonomous Vehicle Systems
Siemens Australia says it is working with Applied EV to continue work on autonomous vehicle systems. Australian technology company Applied EV, who specialise in digital control systems for autonomous vehicles, is utilising Siemens’ high-tech industri
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Testing Technology
The global technology group prides itself in supplying the transit industry with passenger information systems, rear vision camera mirror systems and CCTV. After previously trading as Mobitec, Luminator has been supplying and supporting the Australia
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Bringing Back The Beer Bus
It’s been the dream of many to run a beer bus. In the Canadian city of Guelph in southwest Canada, a local group is making it a reality. It all started in the town known as the ‘Royal City’. When Guelph. Beer, a unique association of Guelph commercia
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Remarkable Service
When David Mead first joined Volvo Bus Australia in 2004 as general manager, he soon found out he was walking into an industry that would welcome him with open arms. Upon attending his first bus industry event at 2004’s Bus NSW conference in Coffs Ha
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Agrale Launches new Electric Bus In Buenos Aires
Manufacturer Agrale has launched a new electric bus to meet emissions requirements in the Argentinian capital. A new Agrale electric bus, developed by electrification specialist Equipmake in collaboration with the brand’s Argentine-Brazilian automake
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Making History
The future is quickly coming in the Australian bus and coach industry. HESS is helping lead the charge as part of a new network in Brisbane. Commencing in 2024, Brisbane Metro will deliver a new era of connected transport featuring Australian-first v
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Government Announces Cleaner Bus Emissions Standards
In a major change, Euro VI emissions will become standard within the next two years. The federal government will introduce tighter noxious emissions standards for new trucks and buses, saving lives while preventing toxic air pollution and providing s
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Expanding The Hydrogen Haul
Ever since BLK Auto launched the newly formed company HDrive earlier this year, it’s been looking for an opportunity to showcase its vehicles in Australia. In late October, HDrive continued to surge into the hydrogen heavy vehicle market after agreei
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Kelsian Expands In The Education Transport Sector Through Horizons West Acquisition
Kelsian Group has continued its WA expansion through its latest acquisition. Australian multi-modal transport operator Kelsian Group has announced it will acquire Horizons West Bus and Coachlines (Horizons West). Established in 1985, Horizons West, w
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Revolutionising Passenger Systems
Current insights into passenger behaviour show most of a passenger’s experience is actually offboard. It starts before a passenger has left their house for the day, or before they leave the office in the afternoon, when they want to know the best way
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Kinetic Expands Globally Following Completion Of Go-ahead Acquisition
Kinetic says it plans to continue growing in both Australia and Europe following its latest major acquisition. Australasian-based bus operator Kinetic is set to expand its global leadership in sustainable busing after completing the acquisition of UK
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Forging Friendships
Fallon’s Bus Services has been ordering MAN Truck & Bus chassis for nearly a decade. The family-owned operator was established in 1962 in Gippsland and now runs a range of services in north-east Victorian regions. After starting off with a couple of
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Transdev In The Running For Five UK Bus Awards
Transdev in the North of England is to compete in five categories in the UK bus industry’s biggest celebration of innovation and excellence. The UK Bus Awards has celebrated the industry’s highest performers for 25 years, with more than 450 awards pr
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Telematics And Tax
As a global tax services and software provider, Ryan was looking for ways to expand its offerings to customers in the transport industry. It became a valuable member of the Australian bus and coach industry when it officially became a Geotab reseller
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Comfortdelgro Australia Welcomes Milestone Volvo Volgren Hybrid To Its Fleet
CDC has welcomed a milestone into Australia’s largest hybrid bus fleet, courtesy of Volvo Bus Australia and Volgren. Operator ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC) says it is delivering on its promise to reduce carbon emissions by announcing the
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Family Fun
As Jason Healey drove his bus to Marsden State High School, Australia’s largest secondary school, something unusual happened. Coming from the opposite direction was a bus driven by a young man from the same operator. As the buses moved closer, Jason
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October Deliveries Rise Again
The bus and coach industry’s bumper year is extending into the final months of 2022, with sales for October coming close to yet again breaching the triple-figures mark. After September finished with 89 deliveries, October has risen by eight to record
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Hdrive Hydrogen Heavy Vehicles Move Into Production
The new subsidiary of BLK Auto has announced its truck range will begin production. BLK Auto has released the unveiling of its new subsidiary HDrive, which will now begin entering the hydrogen fuel cell truck market through a new range in production.
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Supporting The Tech Boom
Much like many industries in the 21st century, the rise of technology in the bus and coach sector has been rapid. Having grown up in this era and seen the way mobile phones have changed from flip-phone models to the latest iPhone that harness so much
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Converting Compliance
Ever since the COVID pandemic first disrupted the industry, seating manufacturers have had to constantly pivot. In a fast-moving world emerging out of lockdowns, new requirements and ideas fill the sector. StyleRide Australia managing director Garrin
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E-mobility Partner
Committed to a green future, Webasto Australia is shaping the e-mobility transition through close collaboration with its partners and customers. Building on more than 90 years of expertise, Webasto has developed a modular and scalable concept for the
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The View from Canberra
On September 1 and 2 this year, the federal government held its Jobs and Skills Summit. The Summit was comprised of a variety of government announcements and an assortment of panel discussions with advocates, experts, and contributions from the audie
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Encouraging Access
When many people hop onboard a bus, they don’t think about what is needed from a passenger information system to provide information for everyone. A next stop passenger information system needs to provide concise information about the journey, with b
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Industry Events For 2022
The Bus Industry Confederation will hold its National Conference in Brisbane from 13 to 16 November. The theme for the National Bus Industry Conference is ‘Moving People – Navigating Change’. The conference aims to engage high level discussion on cur
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The Wot!?!
People globally have been enjoying the return of leisure activities since the COVID pandemic ended, but none may be so exciting as the Guelph Beer Bus. In Ontario, Canada, the bus has had a record high summer, with local residents able to jump on the
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Bus Stop Makes Key Appointment To Lead Its Zeb Charge
Bus Stop Sales has announced another key appointment, this time of a respected industry veteran to its company leadership team Bus Stop Sales director Pete White has announced that the company has appointed Stephen Long to its company leadership team
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