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Transmission | December 2024

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Bus Industry welcomes Government’s fuel excise and Road User Charge relief

Media Release - Fuel prioritisation needed now to maintain Australia’s bus timetablesThe Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) today welcomes the Federal Government’s recent announcement to reduce the fuel excise and road...
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Fuel insecurity threatens essential services

Media Release With record numbers of Australians now relying on buses, prioritising public transport has never been more urgent Ongoing global fuel supply pressures will continue to affect Australians, and...
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Fuel certainty required for essential public services

MEDIA RELEASE Fuel shortages threaten essential services: Industry calls for urgent government actionThe Bus Industry Confederation (BIC), Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) and the Waste Contractors & Recyclers Association of NSW...
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Fuel certainty required for bus networks

Media Release The Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) has reaffirmed the critical importance of fuel security for Australia’s public transport sector following clarification from the Minister for Climate Change and Energy,...
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National winners announced at glittering industry event

Each year, the Bus Industry Confederation recognises and rewards excellence within Australian bus and coach at its national conference. This year, winners from across the nation were selected to receive...
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BIC launches new safety screen initiative to prevent bus driver attacks

BIC has unveiled a new initiative to design and install safety screens on Queensland buses that is set to lower bus driver safety incidents. The Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) has...
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Safety screen initiative set to prevent future bus driver attacks

Brisbane, 9 September 2025 – A new initiative to simplify the design and installation of safety screens on buses and coaches has been unveiled which will ultimately provide a safer...
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Antisocial behaviour just ‘part of the job’?

In light of current incidents across major capital cities like Brisbane, Melbourne, Darwin and Hobart, Australian bus and coach drivers face ever-increasing threats. From verbal abuse to physical violence, it’s...
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BIC: Bus safety isn’t expensive, but priceless

The BIC is continuing to focus on making buses safer for passengers of all ages, including through recent seatbelt education campaigns. The Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) continues to advise and...
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Protecting bus drivers: a national priority

No one should feel unsafe in their workplace.The Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) is urging governments to act swiftly in response to rising assaults on bus drivers across Australia.In light of...
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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...
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