Bus News

The latest episode of ABC's Bus News sees Sean Mortell sit down with industry expert and man of many hats in John Lee. From his origins in the bus industry and involvement in the 2000 Olympics to leading the NSW Bus Industry Taskforce, John gives his thoughts on the state of the sector.

The third edition of the ABC Bus News Podcast sees host Sean Mortell chat with Carol-Anne Nelson, the CEO of Victorian bus and coach operator Ventura Bus Lines.

From her future focus for the operator to her evolving experience throughout the wider transport industry, this episode sets the scene for what the next generation of bus and coach services may look like in Australasia.

The second episode of Bus News sees host Sean Mortell chat with Shane Dyson, former joint managing director of the Dyson Group, to discuss his life in the bus industry.

From getting behind the wheel in his teenage years to helping run the growing business for decades alongside his family, Shane chats about the operator's path to becoming one of Australia's largest family bus businesses, as well as the future of the company amid an impending sale.

The inaugural episode of Bus News sees host Sean Mortell sit down with Michael Baulch from Emerald Coaches to discuss his history in the industry as a fourth-generation family bus operator.

From his origins in Victoria with the Lucas family to his journey out west and then up to the Queensland mining town of Emerald, we chart Michael's career and what he's learnt about his beloved bus and coach industry to date.

Whether it be power steering (or lack of) or Emerald Coaches' recent experience with zero-emissions vehicles, Michael has plenty of insights for the sector as it continues its evolution.