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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 conference...
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...
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...
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...
An Open Letter to the Honourable Jacinta Allan, MP
Zero Emissions Bus TransitionDear 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 for up...
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...
