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by adrian
Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:02 pm
Forum: General Transport Discussion
Topic: Online bus agency rort
Replies: 4
Views: 11472

Re: Online bus agency rort

Agree 100 per cent, these parasites should not be allowed to operate.
by adrian
Sat Sep 16, 2017 7:26 am
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Transdev Melbourne News 2017
Replies: 305
Views: 146596

Re: Transdev Melbourne News 2017

Nuline and supplying 9 for school services every am and pm out of Doncaster till the end of term (next Friday)
by adrian
Wed Sep 06, 2017 6:42 am
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Ventura Group News 2017
Replies: 58
Views: 37325

Re: Ventura Group News 2017

all meant to be belted
by adrian
Mon Sep 04, 2017 10:31 pm
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Ventura Group News 2017
Replies: 58
Views: 37325

Re: Ventura Group News 2017

Ventura Croydon #1166 (Scania L113CRL, Volgren) is now in an AOA for IXL jam, was seen heading north on Elgar Rd at 16:25 this afternoon after completing an afternoon school run from Yarra Valley Grammar to Main St / Canterbury Rd, Blackburn. It previously promoted Mr Robot on Presto. Kind Regards ...
by adrian
Sat Aug 10, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Death of Geoff Cargeeg
Replies: 12
Views: 2718

Re: Death of Geoff Cargeeg

Sad news. What bus business did he operate?
by adrian
Sat Aug 10, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: Photos - Melbourne/Vic
Topic: Crown Coaches #28
Replies: 2
Views: 1116

Re: Crown Coaches #28

I believe there is a total of 8 new 1225 Mercedes / BCI's and 15 new Rosa's all for Education Department run upgrades.
by adrian
Sun Apr 14, 2013 6:52 pm
Forum: Photos - Melbourne/Vic
Topic: From Wang to Bright in Wangaratta #53 [11/4/13]
Replies: 9
Views: 2452

Re: From Wang to Bright in Wangaratta #53 [11/4/13]

maxy54 wrote:Great pics Mitch. In response to TV's in low floors ye it is rare, Driver Buses #10 & #34 have TVs. It's rare to have low floor buses as charter buses.
Crown also have a Mercedes 0500 / Volgren single door seat belted charter vehicle. It also has wheel chair access
by adrian
Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:41 pm
Forum: Photos - Melbourne/Vic
Topic: French Island tour bus
Replies: 5
Views: 1328

Re: French Island tour bus

Its Mount Dandy's old No 28 Bedford Vam70/Comair coach.
by adrian
Sun Jun 17, 2012 1:23 pm
Forum: Photos - Melbourne/Vic
Topic: Old Crown Buses
Replies: 8
Views: 1586

Re: Old Crown Buses

Its old 26 or 44. We had a pair of ex Tullarine Bus Lines 1316 Merecedes/Ansairs.
by adrian
Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:22 pm
Forum: Photos - Melbourne/Vic
Topic: Crown Coaches 501 - a Birthday Coach
Replies: 6
Views: 1006

Re: Crown Coaches 501 - a Birthday Coach

Thanks Hayden. We have 5 wrapped in total for the 3 day event
by adrian
Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:55 pm
Forum: Photos - Melbourne/Vic
Topic: AD Enviro 500 - Rockleigh Tours
Replies: 41
Views: 9328

Re: AD Enviro 500 - Rockleigh Tours

If you have a look at the Rockleigh Tours facebook page you will see it is now sign written. Looks awesome
by adrian
Sat Jan 28, 2012 1:28 pm
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Major Dandenong line occupation - Fri-27 to Sun-29 January
Replies: 22
Views: 2662

Re: Major Dandenong line occupation - Fri-27 to Sun-29 Janua

Vline are running coaches express between Pakenham, Dandeong, Caulfield, Flinders St and Southern Cross.
Shared between Warragul and Crown.
by adrian
Tue Jan 17, 2012 6:54 pm
Forum: Photos - Melbourne/Vic
Topic: AD Enviro 500 - Rockleigh Tours
Replies: 41
Views: 9328

Re: AD Enviro 500 - Rockleigh Tours

I have seen inside this vehicle and it is pretty tidy. No luggage racks , reading lights or luggage capacity. Its main usage is Primary schools to save them hirring 2 buses. The old one when finished being re-furbed will look similair.
by adrian
Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: All other Victorian Bus Observations January - June 2012
Replies: 140
Views: 15132

Re: All other Victorian Bus Observations January - June 2012

dmg Radio Australia has announced the launch of a new marketing campaign for Melbourne's 91.5FM commencing on Monday 16 January. 91.5FM has partnered with In Transit Media to take the station to the streets with a range of video advertisements on buses throughout Melbourne's suburbs. The campaign fo...
by adrian
Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:48 pm
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Victoria faces Xmas Cab shortage
Replies: 6
Views: 871

Re: Victoria faces Xmas Cab shortage

Not sure how we go about it but this is a real oportunity for the bus industry to step up and get recognized.
by adrian
Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:41 pm
Forum: Photos - Melbourne/Vic
Topic: HCVC Historic Display at Sandown (27/11/2011).
Replies: 11
Views: 1566

Re: HCVC Historic Display at Sandown (27/11/2011).

15 is a dedicated charter vehicle for Crown and to date hasnt been used on a special school run. It is a 45 fully seat belted bus. All the seats in the front half can be removed to accomadate wheel chairs. It gets abit of demand for schools groups where they have 1 student in a wheel chair. 2 double...
by adrian
Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:43 pm
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Ventura Electric Bus
Replies: 14
Views: 2790

Re: Ventura Electric Bus

Hey Pete, is this a full electric or a Hybrid?
by adrian
Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:53 pm
Forum: Photos - Melbourne/Vic
Topic: a look back at McKenzie's Tourist Service
Replies: 4
Views: 877

Re: a look back at McKenzie's Tourist Service

Excellent shots. McKenzies where always unique in the way they operated with depots and offices stretching from Kew to Fairfield to Healesville, Yarra Glen, Alexandra, Marysville and Eildon. All the coaches had the trademark wings on the front. I spent many fond years dealing with Brian Luscombe the...
by adrian
Mon Aug 15, 2011 8:43 pm
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: All other Victorian Bus Observations July - December 2011
Replies: 103
Views: 14768

Re: All other Victorian Bus Observations July - December 201

Spotted a Donvale Footy Club bus today . https://www.facebook.com/donvalefc#!/photo.php?fbid=371226012055&set=pu.99096417055&type=1&theater It is en ex Ventura Leyland Tiger /PMCSA. The only problem is it is running around without any acreditation plates. 3 Letters and 3 numbers, just l...
by adrian
Sat Aug 13, 2011 7:33 pm
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: All other Victorian Bus Observations July - December 2011
Replies: 103
Views: 14768

Re: All other Victorian Bus Observations July - December 201

Spotted a Donvale Footy Club bus today . https://www.facebook.com/donvalefc#!/photo.php?fbid=371226012055&set=pu.99096417055&type=1&theater It is en ex Ventura Leyland Tiger /PMCSA. The only problem is it is running around without any acreditation plates. 3 Letters and 3 numbers, just li...
by adrian
Wed Aug 10, 2011 8:34 pm
Forum: Employment in the Transport Industry
Topic: HR Driver Opportunities
Replies: 2
Views: 1803

Re: HR Driver Opportunities

Try the local companies, start off in route service and go from there.
by adrian
Wed Aug 10, 2011 8:33 pm
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Grenda selling
Replies: 275
Views: 33939

Re: Grenda selling

It will be interesting to see what transpires with Martyrs...what this space. Interesting times ahead.

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