RVSA opt-in approvals nearing expiry If your business opted into the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) approval process during the transition period in 2021, your five-year vehicle type approval may be approaching its expiry, likely by the end of 2026. To ensure continued compliance and uninterrupted operations, suppliers should: Review your current approval in the […]

The Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) continues to advise and support governments across the country in the revision of bus safety requirement policies — particularly on dedicated school bus services. The BIC has developed a suite of operator guidelines and industry advisories on fire, passenger door, roll-over and seatbelt safety, for example, as well as submitted numerous […]

Austroads has launched a new ADAS Guidance Service to help drivers, assessors, licensing authorities, and the broader community better understand and safely use Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). At the heart of the service is the ADAS Assist website and app – a central, easy-to-access hub offering clear, practical information about common ADAS features such […]

Over the past five years, Australia has witnessed a steady increase in the adoption of Zero Emission Buses (ZEBs), a trend fuelled by both industry-led sustainability initiatives and government direction under the various state Net Zero and federal Net Zero policies. Industry-Led Sustainability ShiftsThe transportation sector has been a focal point for decarbonisation efforts, given […]

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 launched a new initiative in Queensland yesterday to simplify the design and installation of safety screens on buses and coaches in a bid to improve […]

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 workplace for bus drivers, following collaborative efforts between regulators and industry. The move is timely, with several recent violent incidents directed at bus drivers in […]

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 just another day in the life of servicing the public. Antisocial behaviours associated with acts of aggression, intimidation or  destruction negatively impact the quality of […]

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 support governments across the country in the revision of bus safety requirement policies — particularly on dedicated school bus services. The BIC has developed a […]

The theory of safety in numbers suggests that being part of a collective reduces the chance of accidents, attacks or other mishaps. Related theories assume that predictable and known mass behaviours can also reduce such risks. In this case, the safety effect decreases the danger, rather than just a redistribution over a larger group. One […]

The Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) continues to advise and support governments across the country in the revision of bus safety requirement policies — particularly on dedicated school bus services. The BIC has developed a suite of operator guidelines and industry advisories on fire, passenger door, roll-over and seatbelt safety, for example, as well as submitted numerous […]

Austroads has launched a new ADAS Guidance Service to help drivers, assessors, licensing authorities, and the broader community better understand and safely use Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). At the heart of the service is the ADAS Assist website and app – a central, easy-to-access hub offering clear, practical information about common ADAS features such […]

Over the past five years, Australia has witnessed a steady increase in the adoption of Zero Emission Buses (ZEBs), a trend fuelled by both industry-led sustainability initiatives and government direction under the various state Net Zero and federal Net Zero policies. Industry-Led Sustainability ShiftsThe transportation sector has been a focal point for decarbonisation efforts, given […]

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 launched a new initiative in Queensland yesterday to simplify the design and installation of safety screens on buses and coaches in a bid to improve […]

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 workplace for bus drivers, following collaborative efforts between regulators and industry. The move is timely, with several recent violent incidents directed at bus drivers in […]

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 just another day in the life of servicing the public. Antisocial behaviours associated with acts of aggression, intimidation or  destruction negatively impact the quality of […]

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 support governments across the country in the revision of bus safety requirement policies — particularly on dedicated school bus services. The BIC has developed a […]

The theory of safety in numbers suggests that being part of a collective reduces the chance of accidents, attacks or other mishaps. Related theories assume that predictable and known mass behaviours can also reduce such risks. In this case, the safety effect decreases the danger, rather than just a redistribution over a larger group. One […]

Reminder: New TfNSW Standards for Zero Emission Buses Take Effect September 2025 As a reminder, four new Transport for NSW (TfNSW) standards for Zero Emission Buses (ZEBs) will come into effect starting September 2025. Details on them are listed in the July 2024 Technical Webinar pages 16 & 17. These standards are also available via […]