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MOVING PEOPLE
BETTER PUBLIC TRANSPORT
ABOUT US

Since its establishment in Canberra, the BIC has embodied a moving people vision and strategy to foster better public transport outcomes and planning for ‘liveable’ cities and regions. 

Through this focus, we’ve become well regarded as the lead organisation for consultation on public transport and people movement across federal and state and territory governments and the jurisdictions.
A significant part of our mandate is also to represent bus and coach manufacturers and suppliers on national policy and regulation issues with the National Transport Commission (NTC), the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and various federal working groups, such as the Strategic Vehicle Standards and Environment Group and the Technical Liaison Group.
Our moving
People Objectives
Our vision is to enhance the sustainability and liveability of Australia’s cities and regions by moving people using bus and coach transportation.
Encourage
Encourage investment in public transport infrastructure and services.
Promote policies and actions
Promote policies and actions that are environmentally responsible.
Promote the Development
Promote the development of a viable and improved bus and coach industry in Australia.
Foster and Promote
Foster and promote a viable bus and coach manufacturing industry.
Protect the Business Interests
Protect the business interests of operators, manufacturers and suppliers.
SVSEG
Federal Government Strategic Vehicle Standards and Environment Group
ABOUT US
History of the Bus Industry Confederation
The Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) had its beginnings in its predecessor, the Australian Bus and Coach Association (ABCA), which was established in 1981 with membership initially comprising bus and coach private operators and later all state bus representative bodies.
2009
In 2002, the BIC secretariat was established in Canberra to create and provide a stronger voice for the sector in national policy making and advocacy in federal and state parliaments. Michael Apps was appointed as its inaugural Executive Director at this time.
2009
In 2002, the BIC secretariat was established in Canberra to create and provide a stronger voice for the sector in national policy making and advocacy in federal and state parliaments. Michael Apps was appointed as its inaugural Executive Director at this time.
2009
In 2002, the BIC secretariat was established in Canberra to create and provide a stronger voice for the sector in national policy making and advocacy in federal and state parliaments. Michael Apps was appointed as its inaugural Executive Director at this time.
2009
In 2002, the BIC secretariat was established in Canberra to create and provide a stronger voice for the sector in national policy making and advocacy in federal and state parliaments. Michael Apps was appointed as its inaugural Executive Director at this time.
2009
In 2002, the BIC secretariat was established in Canberra to create and provide a stronger voice for the sector in national policy making and advocacy in federal and state parliaments. Michael Apps was appointed as its inaugural Executive Director at this time.
2009
In 2002, the BIC secretariat was established in Canberra to create and provide a stronger voice for the sector in national policy making and advocacy in federal and state parliaments. Michael Apps was appointed as its inaugural Executive Director at this time.
2009
In 2002, the BIC secretariat was established in Canberra to create and provide a stronger voice for the sector in national policy making and advocacy in federal and state parliaments. Michael Apps was appointed as its inaugural Executive Director at this time.
About us
BIC Council
The Council, elected at the Annual General Meeting with the Chair and Vice Chair, determines the strategic direction of the association. It comprises voting members only, made up of:

Tony Hopkins

Chair | Bus Operator Group

Tony Hopkins

CEO, CDC Regional Australia Division
ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia

Steve Heanes

Vice Chair | Body Group

Steve Heanes

Managing Director
Irizar – Asia Pacific Region

Rolf Mitchell

Bus Operator Group

Rolf Mitchell

State Manager (Bus)
Keolis Downer

About us
BIC Secretariat
The Canberra Secretariat was established in 2002 as the sector’s voice for national policy and advocacy at the federal and state levels. Get in touch with any of our specialist team who can assist with your enquiry…

Varenya Mohan-Ram

Executive Director

Varenya Mohan-Ram

With over 30 years of strategic management, government and cross-sector experience, Varenya has made supporting industry the cornerstone of his career. He has been a member of various industry committees and boards, and headed up the NT Branch of the ALP as General Secretary.

Glen Bortolin

National Operations & Policy Manager

Glen Bortolin

With broad corporate services and financial operations experience, such as business development, budgeting, financial reporting and stakeholder engagement, Glen’s accounting and governance knowledge inform financial strategy and organisational performance.

Dean Moule

National Technical Manager

Dean Moule

A technical specialist with 38+ years in industry, spanning manufacturing, service, engineering and policy. Specialising in electromobility for over a decade, which has included leading hybrid and zero emission projects, such as design, safety, compliance, risk mitigation and training.

Industry Statistics

Everyday, more Australians are transported by bus and coach on the nation’s road network than rail – even in our largest capital cities. Buses and coaches offer an alternative to the car, plus provide a vital lifeline to individuals and communities, promoting social inclusion and access to education, healthcare, employment and social opportunities.
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services requires a taskforce of over 85,000 Australians
Bus and coach provides a huge range of jobs in communities across the nation, including drivers, mechanics, engineers, skilled production workers and transport professionals (in specialised fields like planning, social work and even psychology).
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia contributes indirect benefits
As the leading public transport sector, we manage congestion and facilite productivity in our cities and regions. If public transport disappeared overnight, the cities that generate 80% of Australia’s GDP would grind to a halt.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services requires a taskforce of over 85,000 Australians
Bus and coach provides a huge range of jobs in communities across the nation, including drivers, mechanics, engineers, skilled production workers and transport professionals (in specialised fields like planning, social work and even psychology).
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia contributes indirect benefits
As the leading public transport sector, we manage congestion and facilite productivity in our cities and regions. If public transport disappeared overnight, the cities that generate 80% of Australia’s GDP would grind to a halt.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.

What is a bus?

Everyday, more Australians are transported by bus and coach on the nation’s road network than rail – even in our largest capital cities. Buses and coaches offer an alternative to the car, plus provide a vital lifeline to individuals and communities, promoting social inclusion and access to education, healthcare, employment and social opportunities.
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services requires a taskforce of over 85,000 Australians
Bus and coach provides a huge range of jobs in communities across the nation, including drivers, mechanics, engineers, skilled production workers and transport professionals (in specialised fields like planning, social work and even psychology).
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia contributes indirect benefits
As the leading public transport sector, we manage congestion and facilite productivity in our cities and regions. If public transport disappeared overnight, the cities that generate 80% of Australia’s GDP would grind to a halt.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services requires a taskforce of over 85,000 Australians
Bus and coach provides a huge range of jobs in communities across the nation, including drivers, mechanics, engineers, skilled production workers and transport professionals (in specialised fields like planning, social work and even psychology).
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia contributes indirect benefits
As the leading public transport sector, we manage congestion and facilite productivity in our cities and regions. If public transport disappeared overnight, the cities that generate 80% of Australia’s GDP would grind to a halt.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.

Manufacturing

Everyday, more Australians are transported by bus and coach on the nation’s road network than rail – even in our largest capital cities. Buses and coaches offer an alternative to the car, plus provide a vital lifeline to individuals and communities, promoting social inclusion and access to education, healthcare, employment and social opportunities.
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services requires a taskforce of over 85,000 Australians
Bus and coach provides a huge range of jobs in communities across the nation, including drivers, mechanics, engineers, skilled production workers and transport professionals (in specialised fields like planning, social work and even psychology).
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia contributes indirect benefits
As the leading public transport sector, we manage congestion and facilite productivity in our cities and regions. If public transport disappeared overnight, the cities that generate 80% of Australia’s GDP would grind to a halt.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services requires a taskforce of over 85,000 Australians
Bus and coach provides a huge range of jobs in communities across the nation, including drivers, mechanics, engineers, skilled production workers and transport professionals (in specialised fields like planning, social work and even psychology).
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia contributes indirect benefits
As the leading public transport sector, we manage congestion and facilite productivity in our cities and regions. If public transport disappeared overnight, the cities that generate 80% of Australia’s GDP would grind to a halt.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.

Fleet

Everyday, more Australians are transported by bus and coach on the nation’s road network than rail – even in our largest capital cities. Buses and coaches offer an alternative to the car, plus provide a vital lifeline to individuals and communities, promoting social inclusion and access to education, healthcare, employment and social opportunities.
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services requires a taskforce of over 85,000 Australians
Bus and coach provides a huge range of jobs in communities across the nation, including drivers, mechanics, engineers, skilled production workers and transport professionals (in specialised fields like planning, social work and even psychology).
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia contributes indirect benefits
As the leading public transport sector, we manage congestion and facilite productivity in our cities and regions. If public transport disappeared overnight, the cities that generate 80% of Australia’s GDP would grind to a halt.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services requires a taskforce of over 85,000 Australians
Bus and coach provides a huge range of jobs in communities across the nation, including drivers, mechanics, engineers, skilled production workers and transport professionals (in specialised fields like planning, social work and even psychology).
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia contributes indirect benefits
As the leading public transport sector, we manage congestion and facilite productivity in our cities and regions. If public transport disappeared overnight, the cities that generate 80% of Australia’s GDP would grind to a halt.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.

Operations

Everyday, more Australians are transported by bus and coach on the nation’s road network than rail – even in our largest capital cities. Buses and coaches offer an alternative to the car, plus provide a vital lifeline to individuals and communities, promoting social inclusion and access to education, healthcare, employment and social opportunities.
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services requires a taskforce of over 85,000 Australians
Bus and coach provides a huge range of jobs in communities across the nation, including drivers, mechanics, engineers, skilled production workers and transport professionals (in specialised fields like planning, social work and even psychology).
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia contributes indirect benefits
As the leading public transport sector, we manage congestion and facilite productivity in our cities and regions. If public transport disappeared overnight, the cities that generate 80% of Australia’s GDP would grind to a halt.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services requires a taskforce of over 85,000 Australians
Bus and coach provides a huge range of jobs in communities across the nation, including drivers, mechanics, engineers, skilled production workers and transport professionals (in specialised fields like planning, social work and even psychology).
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia contributes indirect benefits
As the leading public transport sector, we manage congestion and facilite productivity in our cities and regions. If public transport disappeared overnight, the cities that generate 80% of Australia’s GDP would grind to a halt.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.

Passengers

Everyday, more Australians are transported by bus and coach on the nation’s road network than rail – even in our largest capital cities. Buses and coaches offer an alternative to the car, plus provide a vital lifeline to individuals and communities, promoting social inclusion and access to education, healthcare, employment and social opportunities.
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services requires a taskforce of over 85,000 Australians
Bus and coach provides a huge range of jobs in communities across the nation, including drivers, mechanics, engineers, skilled production workers and transport professionals (in specialised fields like planning, social work and even psychology).
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia contributes indirect benefits
As the leading public transport sector, we manage congestion and facilite productivity in our cities and regions. If public transport disappeared overnight, the cities that generate 80% of Australia’s GDP would grind to a halt.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services requires a taskforce of over 85,000 Australians
Bus and coach provides a huge range of jobs in communities across the nation, including drivers, mechanics, engineers, skilled production workers and transport professionals (in specialised fields like planning, social work and even psychology).
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia contributes indirect benefits
As the leading public transport sector, we manage congestion and facilite productivity in our cities and regions. If public transport disappeared overnight, the cities that generate 80% of Australia’s GDP would grind to a halt.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.

Passengers

Everyday, more Australians are transported by bus and coach on the nation’s road network than rail – even in our largest capital cities. Buses and coaches offer an alternative to the car, plus provide a vital lifeline to individuals and communities, promoting social inclusion and access to education, healthcare, employment and social opportunities.
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services requires a taskforce of over 85,000 Australians
Bus and coach provides a huge range of jobs in communities across the nation, including drivers, mechanics, engineers, skilled production workers and transport professionals (in specialised fields like planning, social work and even psychology).
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia contributes indirect benefits
As the leading public transport sector, we manage congestion and facilite productivity in our cities and regions. If public transport disappeared overnight, the cities that generate 80% of Australia’s GDP would grind to a halt.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services requires a taskforce of over 85,000 Australians
Bus and coach provides a huge range of jobs in communities across the nation, including drivers, mechanics, engineers, skilled production workers and transport professionals (in specialised fields like planning, social work and even psychology).
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia contributes indirect benefits
As the leading public transport sector, we manage congestion and facilite productivity in our cities and regions. If public transport disappeared overnight, the cities that generate 80% of Australia’s GDP would grind to a halt.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.

Long distance, Tour and Charter

Everyday, more Australians are transported by bus and coach on the nation’s road network than rail – even in our largest capital cities. Buses and coaches offer an alternative to the car, plus provide a vital lifeline to individuals and communities, promoting social inclusion and access to education, healthcare, employment and social opportunities.
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services requires a taskforce of over 85,000 Australians
Bus and coach provides a huge range of jobs in communities across the nation, including drivers, mechanics, engineers, skilled production workers and transport professionals (in specialised fields like planning, social work and even psychology).
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia contributes indirect benefits
As the leading public transport sector, we manage congestion and facilite productivity in our cities and regions. If public transport disappeared overnight, the cities that generate 80% of Australia’s GDP would grind to a halt.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services
The life cycle of a bus and its associated services requires a taskforce of over 85,000 Australians
Bus and coach provides a huge range of jobs in communities across the nation, including drivers, mechanics, engineers, skilled production workers and transport professionals (in specialised fields like planning, social work and even psychology).
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia contributes indirect benefits
As the leading public transport sector, we manage congestion and facilite productivity in our cities and regions. If public transport disappeared overnight, the cities that generate 80% of Australia’s GDP would grind to a halt.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.
The economic impact of bus and coach in Australia
If governments did not provide route and school services, an estimated 1 billion+ passenger trips per year would transfer to an alternative travel mode, such as the car, which could add over 1.4 million cars to our roads. This would impact congestion levels and increase carbon emissions, plus other pollutants.

Governance and Strategy

As the leading industry association for the bus and coach industry sector, the Bus Industry Confederation is committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct across all our operations.
Our governance framework is designed to promote integrity and trust, encompassing clear policies and procedures that guide decision-making and oversight. Our governance and strategy documents, below, are periodically updated.
Constitution of the Bus Industry Confederation
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Constitution of the Bus Industry Confederation
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Constitution of the Bus Industry Confederation
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Strategic
 Plan 2024-27
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Strategic
 Plan 2024-27
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