Latest Australia News
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Perth Buses to Offer Improved Connectivity to New Airport Rail Line
The Government of Western Australia has announced changes to the local bus network to improve connectivity to Perth's Metronet Airport Line.
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Queensland Government and Transdev Invest in Hydrogen Buses for Brisbane
The Queensland government and Transdev have each invested 1.5 million AUD to purchase two hydrogen buses for Brisbane.
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Foton Hydrogen Buses Delivered to Transit Systems Australia
Australian distributor, Foton Mobility has delivered two hydrogen fuel cell buses to Transit Systems Australia.
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Brisbane Metro Orders 60 High-Capacity HESS Electric Buses
Brisbane City Council has officially ordered 60 high-capacity battery electric buses from HESS for the Brisbane Metro project.
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Dubai's RTA to Trial BusTech Electric Bus
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed an agreement with Australian manufacturer, BusTech to test its latest electric bus.
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Australia: Kinetic Launches Electric Buses in Queensland
Kinetic has started operating five new battery electric buses in south-east Queensland, providing passengers with more sustainable transport…
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Australia: Fully Electric Bus Depot to Open in Melbourne
As part of the Victorian Government's Zero Emissions Bus Trial, the state's first fully electric bus depot will open in Melbourne, Australia…
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Australia: 10 New Electric Buses to Be Delivered in Queensland
Bus manufacturer, Volgren is constructing 10 new electric buses for Kinetic’s Gold Coast fleet in Queensland.
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Kinetic Deploys New Zero Emission Electric Buses in Melbourne
Kinetic’s first two battery electric buses have begun operations in the western suburbs of Melbourne, Australia.
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Volgren to Trial Wrightbus Hydrogen Powertrains in Australia
Wrightbus will supply hydrogen fuel cell powertrain technology for two zero-emission Volgren hydrogen buses.
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Metro Electric Bus Arrives for Testing in Brisbane
Brisbane City Council has announced that a pilot metro electric bus has arrived in Brisbane for testing throughout 2022 and 2023.
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Sydney Integrates Electric Bus Charging with Energy Grid
Three Australian companies have launched a trial in Western Sydney to integrate bus depots with the energy grid to charge electric buses.
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Australia's First 100% Electric Bus Depot Opens in Queensland
Austalia's first 100% electric bus depot has opened in preparation for 30 new electric buses that will enter service in Queensland.
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Victoria to Upskill Mechanics to Work on Zero-Emission Buses
Victoria has invested in a pilot programme to upskill bus diesel mechanics and transport technicians to work on zero-emission electric buses…
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Nexport and EnergyAustralia to Aid Transition to Electric Buses
Nexport and EnergyAustralia have announced a partnership to provide a “one stop shop” electrification service for zero emission buses.
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Transdev John Holland Awarded Sydney Region 9 Bus Contract
The Transdev John Holland joint-venture has been awarded the Greater Sydney Region 9 bus contract by Transport for New South Wales.
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Siemens Charging Infrastructure Will Power Electric Buses in Australia
Custom Denning has selected Siemens’ electric bus charging stations and digital depot management solution for its fleet of electric buses.
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ADL Agrees Australian Electric Bus Supply Agreement with Nexport
ADL has announced a supply agreement with Nexport to bring a range of zero emission buses to the Australian market.
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Hyzon Motors to Deliver First Hydrogen-Powered Coach Fleet to Australia
Hyzon Motors Inc. and its hydrogen fuel cell-powered coaches are ready to conquer the harsh mining landscape of Western Australia.
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Busways: World First Order of Custom Denning Electric Buses
Busways is the first bus operator worldwide to purchase new electric buses from NSW bus manufacturer Custom Denning.
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Keolis Downer Partners with TfNSW, Awarded $900 Million Contract
TfNSW has awarded Keolis Downer with a contract to operate and maintain bus services in the Northern Beaches and the lower North Shore.
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Transit Systems Makes Australian History with Hydrogen Bus Order
Australian operator Transit Systems has purchased the first hydrogen buses to service public transport contracts in the country.
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South Australia’s Driverless Bus ‘Murray’ on a Brand New Track
The South Australian regional town Renmark’s driverless bus ‘Murray’ is back on the road as part of a new trial ending in June 2021.
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CDC Hybrid Buses Zone-in on Zero Emissions on Melbourne Streets
The technology innovation allows CDC's existing hybrid fleet (the largest in Australia) to achieve zero emissions in designated zones.