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Always look on the bright side of life • A tumultuous month it’s been, but one that is easily put into perspective. Let’s keep those chins up. If possible.

ACT GOVT E-BUS ‘MARKET SOUNDING’: 90 BUSES SOUGHT

COACHWORKS SOLD TO ROYANS

IVECO BUS CELEBRATES 125-YEAR PRODUCTION

AUSTRALIAN BUS CORP REBRANDED TO BUSTECH GROUP

ADVANCED SAFETY KEY TO V/LINE PURCHASE

SCHEME LAUNCHED FOR LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYED

TRANSDEV RECRUITMENT DRIVE RAMPS UP

ADL-BYD TO BUILD E-BUSES ‘FULLY’ IN BRITAIN

BUSLINES NSW AUTOMATES PROCESSES FOR BUSINESS GROWTH

PERTH STIRLING BUS INTERCHANGE UPGRADE: COMPLETION 2023

TRANSDEV PROVIDES CHRISTMAS BUS

THE WOT!?!

VALE: MAY 14, 1964 – DEC 26, 2020 • Bus and truck industry stalwart and BIC executive director Michael Apps sadly passed away on December 26, 2020, after a long battle with cancer.

BUS ZONE-MANAGEMENT TECH INTRODUCED INTO VICTORIA • Committing to zero bus emissions in designated ‘zones’, Volvo Bus Australia and ComfortDelGro Australia have introduced ‘zone management’ technology on its hybrids, which will be ultimately rolled out nationwide.

MOSCOW WELCOMES 600TH E-BUS • Moscow Transport starts 2021 welcoming its 600th e-bus for the capital city, maintaining its leading position in Europe while introducing a local solution for converting regular modern buses to electric.

GO WEST NEW BUS FLEET MANAGEMENT • West Australian bus operator Go West Tours has implemented ‘next generation fleet management technology’ to fine-tune operations, with a successful rollout and adaptation by its drivers, the company reports.

JUST AROUND THE CORNER • A stream of announcements about the new products that will be on display at this year’s highly anticipated Brisbane Truck Show will be coming over the course of the next few weeks.

SILVER SERVICE VOLVO BUS – 50 YEARS IN AUSTRALIA

VOLVO TIMELINE

MULTIPLE CHOICE • In the push for workable and pragmatic electro-mobility options in the bus world, manufacturers globally have had to assess bespoke product portfolios for various international markets. In Australia, at least – and perhaps more so after 2020’s insanity – is hybrid tech best placed to find its feet? Scania thinks so…

ADELAIDE DEBUTS FIRST SCANIA HYBRID

LIGHT IN THE DARK • Two hard-working blokes from different segments of the bus and coach market have come together to give a new lease of life to an MAN double-decker. With Covid hitting the industry hard, having the time to spruce up this piece of history has been a positive outcome for owner Glenorie Coaches and refurbisher Coachcare.

COACHCARE

RETRO RECALL • Westbus’ Volvo B10Ms were an iconic sight on Sydney’s Western Suburbs roads in the 1980s and their spirit lives on in a beautifully restored Mark 1 today. Built to last, the 50th B10M that Westbus bought is at the Sydney Bus Museum - and it still runs like a charm.

Slight but optimistic bump in December • More brands getting in on the action brings hope for better 2021, exclusive ABC data reveals.