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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

Industrial relations Q&A re COVID-19

Posted on April 30, 2020June 2, 2020 by andreaoverall

By Ian MacDonald, Australian Public Transport Industrial Association. This article details some of those regular questions that concern you, and my response from an industry perspective. Remember my advice is...Read More

Business SA virtual summit (COVID-19)

Posted on April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 by andreaoverall

Bus SA recently participated in one of a series of virtual summits held by Business SA. The intent was to gather perspectives and better understand the impact of COVID-19; and...Read More

Report: Australian Bus and Coach Industry & COVID-19

Posted on April 22, 2020April 23, 2020 by andreaoverall

On April 2, 2020, the Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) released an issues report detailing recommendations for support and assistance that would be of great benefit to operators Australia-wide. The report...Read More

Supporting the deregulated bus sector during COVID-19

Posted on April 22, 2020April 23, 2020 by andreaoverall

The impact of COVID-19 on the long distance, tourism, charter and express sector has been enormous. The current pandemic and lockdown situation has put a complete halt to most bus and...Read More