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More funding needed for woeful regional SA transport services

Posted on February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 by andreaoverall

Media release - for immediate distributionFebruary 22, 2022 Bus SA is calling for urgently needed increased Government funding for woeful regional SA transport servicesAn initial SA Government injection of just $1.5m...Read More

Airline rescue “unfair” to stalled coaches: Operator

Posted on March 26, 2021June 28, 2021 by andreaoverall

One of the longest established coach tour companies in NSW has pleaded with the federal government to extend its airline rescue package to other sectors, or risk permanent damage to...Read More

Government’s half price airfares scheme ignores tour and charter sector

Posted on March 12, 2021June 28, 2021 by andreaoverall

As you would know by now, the Federal Government has released an initiative called Tourism and Aviation’s Flight Path to Recovery, link to it here. Adelaide has now been added...Read More

Kids and bus safety – everybody’s responsibility

Posted on February 26, 2021June 28, 2021 by andreaoverall

The recent tragedy where a boy lost his life in an accident involving a bus here in South Australia is a terrible reminder that we must take bus safety for...Read More

Business SA calls for free public transport to support struggling city businesses

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by andreaoverall

South Australia’s peak business body, Business SA, says some city businesses remain materially impacted by COVID-19 amid drastic falls in commuter confidence. In a media statement released today, Business SA...Read More

Vale Michael Apps

Posted on January 11, 2021June 28, 2021 by andreaoverall

Bus SA would like to advise members of the passing of Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) Executive Director, Michael Apps.Michael had been ill for several years and lost his fight on...Read More

COVID update December 2020

Posted on December 2, 2020June 28, 2021 by andreaoverall

What are QR codes and how do I check in? Face masks – must I wear one? Emergency Declarations and Directions in South Australia From December 01, QR codes are displayed at a...Read More

Member profile – Ann McGregor, Greenock Creek Charter

Posted on June 2, 2020June 28, 2021 by andreaoverall

Back in 1987, Eric and Joy Heintze started Greenock Creek Charter with one 50 passenger bus and one school run. Their children could not believe that their parents bought the...Read More

Online safety assessment tool – bus version launched

Posted on May 21, 2020June 28, 2021 by andreaoverall

NHVR's relaunched Chain of Responsibility (CoR) online Gap Assessment Tool now includes a new bus-specific version.Described as "a second coming" for the NHVR’s Gap Assessment Tool, the modern online safety...Read More

Don’t forget buses: six rules for improving city bus services

Posted on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 by andreaoverall

By Jason Byrne, University of Tasmania and Emma Pharo, University of Tasmania. Public transport that is safe, efficient and effective is a core priority when it comes to city-building. While...Read More