Australasian Bus & Coach

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Zooming in on zero • This month’s Australasian Bus & Coach Expo is proof of the green energy direction that the industry is racing towards.

Australasian Bus & Coach

EBUSCO LAUNCHES ELECTRIC 2.2 MODEL IN AUSTRALIA

SCANIA AND SA GOVERNMENT TRANSFORM PUBLIC TRANSPORT

BUS STOP MAKES KEY APPOINTMENT TO LEAD ITS ZEB CHARGE

KINETIC ACQUIRES TASMANIAN FAMILY BUS OPERATOR

WA INTRODUCES NEW ROAD COACH SERVICE TRIAL

FIRST VICTORIAN ELECTRIC BUSES HIT THE ROAD IN SUNBURY

CDC RE-HIRES NEW CEO

TRANSDEV UK TRANSFORMS FLEET MAINTENANCE WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY

CHANNEL ISLANDS BUS ACQUISITION UNLOCKS GROWTH POTENTIAL FOR KELSIAN GROUP

THE WOT!?!

The Conference is coming • As the year winds down for the industry, the Bus Industry Confederation National Conference looms as the perfect way to bring 2022 to a close

A REWARDING RUN • Robert Gloster of A.J Gloster and Sons has been driving the Underbool to Ouyen school run for almost 50 years. After so much unwavering service for the regional Victorian community, Gloster recently got surprised by a deserved reward.

80 YEARS OF GROWTH • There have been many challenges that have confronted Busways across its 80-year history. Having thrived through these, the NSW-based operator is now looking at new ways to provide high-quality service.

LEADING THE CHARGE FOR SMART TRANSPORT • In recent years, sustainable energy and connectivity provider Yurika has powered ahead, offering emerging and exciting new value propositions to the market. Its work in helping the Australian bus and coach industry members transition to zero-emission solutions is already making it a major player in the country’s green energy market.

CLOSE SUPPORT • Bus and coach HVAC manufacturer Coachair is intent on developing points of difference in the Australian market. Its new technology and service networks are both unique additions for the local HVAC industry.

A WORTHY RETURN • In the first Bus & Coach Expo since 2019, the industry celebrated a rapid turn towards battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell models in style.

A UNIQUE JOURNEY • Little did customers know, Bus & Coach International (BCI) underwent an amazing experience to deliver its three electric models to the Expo.

GOING GREEN • Bus Stop Sales is continuing to find new ways of unveiling innovative electric options, as shown through its diverse Expo range.

INTRODUCING HYDROGEN • Recent growth meant BLK Auto had a new range of alternative fuel buses ready to steal the show at the Expo.

SELLING QUALITY • The Expo provided Challenger Bus & Coach with an ideal chance to show its meticulously-built buses and coaches to operators.

REVOLUTIONISING THE FABRIC GAME • Camira Fabric’s Australian arm is continuing to innovate its bus fabric technology as the global body celebrates its 200th anniversary

DOUBLE DELIGHT • Coachair is ensuring it has high quality air-conditioning units that lead both the diesel and electric bus markets.

DEVELOPING ELECTRIC • Following the success of its LD9 diesel air-conditioning unit, DENSO has released its LD9 electric zero emissions unit in response to the shift in the industry’s needs.

ELECTRIC EXCITEMENT • Following the release of the Ebusco 2.2 bus in Melbourne in October, the brand’s busy period increased during the Expo.

HYDROGEN EDUCATION • After bringing a wide range of new energy vehicles to the Expo, Foton Mobility is focusing on educating the industry about...