Bus Safety Week
Bus Safety Week generally runs in the last week of February anually to raise awareness for all road users on how to stay safe on and around buses, helping to reduce injuries and fatalities. Bus Safety Week raises awareness about how all road users can stay safe on and around buses. NSW has the largest […]
Private Bus Operators COVID-19 Update
Private bus operators, including inter-regional and charter bus services Long distance bus travel such as inter-regional bus services or charter buses (which includes buses hired for group travel and tour buses) are not currently restricted under the COVID-19 Public Health Orders. However, bus companies need to provide a safe environment for their customers and staff. […]
A Bus Charter Guide
Hiring a charter bus in Sydney is simpler than most people expect and considerably more practical than the alternatives for group travel. This guide covers every aspect of charter bus hire in Sydney: why it makes sense for groups, the difference between vehicle types, what the law says about food and drink on board, how luggage works, how to get a quote and what to have ready before your service date.
NorthConnex – Rules for Buses
NorthConnex is Australia’s deepest road tunnel, opened in October 2020 and connecting the M1 Pacific Motorway at Wahroonga to the M2 Hills Motorway at West Pennant Hills. For buses and coaches over 12.5 metres or 2.8 metres clearance height, use of the tunnel is mandatory under NSW law. This article explains why NorthConnex is compulsory for SCBA’s fleet, what the fine is for non-compliance, what the toll costs are, and why the tunnel is genuinely better for your group’s journey.
Private Bus Services During the Pandemic
Whilst public transport in Sydney is limited to a more than half of the vehicles original capacity for carrying passengers this is not the case for private charter bus companies such as Sydney Charter Bus Pty Ltd. For the safety of employees many businesses have a work from home option for staff but this is […]
COVID-19 Travel Update
Sydney Charter Bus COVID-19 update. Sydney Charter Bus Pty Ltd has updated its business policies and Safety Management Handbook regarding COVID-19 for drivers, vehicles and passengers travelling in private transport charter buses. Safety to our drivers and passengers is our number one priority and we will be continuing to monitor the laws and guidelines set […]
Private Travel Information *UPDATE*
COVID-19 Private Travel Information *UPDATE* A more up-to-date page is available – HERE The NSW Government has announced on its website which indicates there are “no restrictions for travel on non-government vehicles, including tour buses, coaches and mini buses.” It also indicates that “There is no limit to the number of passengers you can have […]
State of Origin – Private Group Bus Transport Sydney Buses
State of Origin at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park, is the biggest night in Australian rugby league. Sydney Charter Bus Australia provides private bus and coach hire for groups of every size, from intimate corporate parties to large supporter buses. Blues or Maroons, we transport everyone, though we make no apologies for whose corner we are in. Professional, punctual and fully accredited, our fleet covers every State of Origin transport need across Sydney.