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Extension of JobKeeper – what you need to know

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 by andreaoverall

Today the Federal Government announced the future direction of the JobKeeper program beyond 27 September. The announcement is good news for our industry, hopefully it will continue to save livelihoods...Read More

Bus SA Member Alert – July 2020

Posted on July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 by andreaoverall

In this edition: Minimum wage increase and new pay rates; Pay rates table; ‘COVID clean’ - national training; Members - learn about the new PVTA 2020; Industrial relations news; Pandemic leave; Redundancies (a change in terms and...Read More

COVID-19 – update on passenger numbers and seating

Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 by andreaoverall

There is no longer a limit on the total number of passengers permitted on transport / tour vehicles. You must not exceed the vehicle's carrying capacity.The density requirement of 1...Read More

COVID-19 – Passenger numbers for school excursions, etc

Posted on June 18, 2020June 18, 2020 by andreaoverall

With school activities increasing, operators are beginning to field enquiries about charter services for excursions and camps.There has been some confusion about the number of students allowed on a chartered...Read More

Bus SA Member Alert – June 2020

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

In this edition: BREAKING NEWS - SA Health takes position on transport and tour vehicles President's corner Government matters Letter from the Treasurer Social distancing on PT and other bus...Read More

Member profile – Ann McGregor, Greenock Creek Charter

Posted on June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 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

View from Canberra – May 2020

Posted on May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 by andreaoverall

The many faces of COVID-19 We have found ourselves continually forced into the unknown of late. When will restrictions end? When will things return to a kind of normal? Will...Read More

Online safety assessment tool – bus version launched

Posted on May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 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

Bus SA Member Alert – May 2020

Posted on May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 by andreaoverall

In this edition: National Heavy Vehicle Charging Pilot large scale on road trial; ATO workplace expense guide for bus drivers; PVTA 2020; Impact of federal and state government COVID-19 initiatives;...Read More