BIC provides clarity regarding ADR updates
Dean Moule and BIC provide the industry with some clarifications regarding the latest seatbelt reminder systems ADR for buses and coaches. It’s been nearly half a year since a new
17 July 2025
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Assaults on bus drivers on the rise, sparking nationwide safety push
Tiarna Condren speaks to the Bus Industry Confederation about how to better protect bus drivers against a recent rise in anti-social behaviour onboard services. Across Australia, bus drivers and passengers
23 June 2025
Embracing unity – BIC’s new ED talks career and industry issues
ABC sat down with BIC’s new executive director, Varenya Mohan-Ram, to learn about his upbringing, beliefs and goals to lead Australia’s bus industry into a new era. I’m roughly 10
13 June 2025
Governments urged to review seat belt policies
The Bus Industry Confederation (BIC), Australia’s national peak body in the bus and coach sector, continues to urge governments across the country to review and update their policies on seat
12 June 2025
South Australia bus at a crossroads
The South Australian bus industry, led by BusSA, stands at a defining moment — one that calls for bold leadership, national collaboration and smarter, future-ready frameworks. Speaking at the BusSA
28 May 2025
New BIC ED calls for unity at first industry event
Mohan-Ram’s first address as the new BIC leader was all about uniting the bus industry under one voice ahead of the election. The new Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) executive director
22 April 2025
BIC announces new executive director appointment
BIC’s new executive director has decades of experience liaising with political parties and is well-known to many in the local bus industry. The Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) has announced it
27 March 2025
Varenya Mohan-Ram appointed new BIC ED
The appointment of Varenya Mohan-Ram as Executive Director comes after a four-month leadership vacancy within the organisation. Canberra, 27 March 2025 – The Bus Industry Confederation today announces the appointment
27 March 2025
An Open Letter to the Honourable Jacinta Allan, MP
Zero Emissions Bus Transition Dear Premier Allan, The Bus Industry Confederation and its members are writing to express our deep concern regarding the recent deferral of bus replacement and upgrade orders
24 February 2025
New bus design rules introduced to prevent future tragedy
A new design rule to improve seatbelt wearing rates in buses and coaches have been introduced by the Albanese Government to help save lives on our roads following consultation with
21 January 2025
