Australasian Bus & Coach

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Supporting the tech boom • Much has been made of the industry’s zero-emissions developments. Yet technological advancements in other markets is ensuring the sector is flourishing on all fronts.

Australasian Bus & Coach

KELSIAN EXPANDS IN THE EDUCATION TRANSPORT SECTOR THROUGH HORIZONS WEST ACQUISITION

COMFORTDELGRO AUSTRALIA WELCOMES MILESTONE VOLVO VOLGREN HYBRID TO ITS FLEET

GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES CLEANER BUS EMISSIONS STANDARDS

APPLIED EV SELECTS SIEMENS SOFTWARE TO HELP DEVELOP AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE SYSTEMS

HDRIVE HYDROGEN HEAVY VEHICLES MOVE INTO PRODUCTION

TRANSDEV IN THE RUNNING FOR FIVE UK BUS AWARDS

KINETIC EXPANDS GLOBALLY FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF GO-AHEAD ACQUISITION

AGRALE LAUNCHES NEW ELECTRIC BUS IN BUENOS AIRES

THE WOT!?!

The View from Canberra • BIC casts its eye over industrial relations reforms made since the recent Jobs and Skills Summit

REVOLUTIONISING PASSENGER SYSTEMS • Passenger information systems used to be just onboard buses. Such is the evolution of technology, it’s now much more. Consat Telematics’s latest developments in this space are reaping massive rewards for local operators and passengers.

FAMILY FUN • In 1991, Jason Healey was recognised as Queensland’s youngest official bus driver. Just over 30 years later, he’s passing the baton onto his bus-loving son.

ENCOURAGING ACCESS • Hanover Displays is emphasising the accessibility side of its product range. By ensuring it’s DDA compliant, Hanover is making journeys on all modes of public transport easier for passengers.

TESTING TECHNOLOGY • The Australian arm of Luminator Technology Group is rolling out its globally sound passenger information next-stop solution and releasing its new rear vision camera mirror systems to the local market. With technological breakthroughs underway, Luminator is excited about the latest range it can offer customers Down Under.

CONVERTING COMPLIANCE • StyleRide Australia is helping many customers convert old buses to motorhomes for road trips. The seating manufacturer raises key issues that the industry must consider when it comes to seating requirements.

REMARKABLE SERVICE • David Mead arrived at Volvo Bus Australia as general manager nearly 20 years ago. After helping the company excel through numerous global challenges, Mead says he’s had an amazing journey as his time at Volvo comes to a finish at year’s end.

E-MOBILITY PARTNER • Global company Webasto is expanding its offering to include trusted e-mobility solutions with a range of batteries, vehicle interface and thermal management to support vehicle electrification

TELEMATICS AND TAX • Ryan Tax Services was searching for a way to streamline its fuel tax credit offerings for the industry. It soon found success when it became an authorised reseller of Geotab’s reliable GPS and telematics solutions.

MAKING HISTORY • HESS says its high capacity electric vehicle is a snapshot into the future of public transport

EXPANDING THE HYDROGEN HAUL • After successfully launching a range of hydrogen trucks in Australia recently, HDrive is now set to launch a double decker bus option in late November.

FORGING FRIENDSHIPS • Fallon’s Bus Services runs a variety of services in Victoria’s northeast. More than half of its fleet are MAN chassis due to the expanding partnership between the two companies.

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