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Transmission eBulletin | April 2024
Closing the gap on skills and workforce shortages
In a recent report, Deloitte painted a stark picture of the automotive sector's national skill shortage struggle. And in the twelve months to November 2023, Australia's bus and coach driver numbers fell by 2,600. We continue to advocate for urgent government action to address the skills and workforce shortages in our industry... [continue >>]
— Editorial by Roz Chivers | Executive Director, BIC
TECHNICAL
ADR: Lane Departure Warning
After last month's positive news on the ADR 99/00 delayed timeframe for industry, we have further clarification on how ADR 99/00 and ADR 99/01 interact. Why? ADR 99/01 will eventually supersede 99/00, which recognizes Australian road signs and lane markings. A new model coming in from 1 September 2026 will have to comply with 99/01, and existing models will step up stringency with 99/00 in 1 September 2027 and then 99/01 in 1 September 2028.
ADR: Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS)
The government has published the ADR requirement for buses to have AVAS as ADR 113, requiring all new zero emission and hybrid buses to be fitted with an AVAS system from 1 November 2025 for all new model vehicles and 1 November 2026 for all vehicles.
Recruitment and retention policy manifesto July launch
During Q4 2023, APTIA embarked on a campaign to improve the image of bus and coach. Our policy manifesto recommends the adoption of a tripartite framework for the design, procurement and management of bus contracts. This includes better service planning, employee wages and work conditions, government value-for-money, and consequently, a better image for the industry.
The launch of the project by Senator Tony Sheldon ALP and Tony Hopkins, BIC/APTIA Chair, will take place on 4 July 2024 at
the Kurrajong Hotel in Canberra. Full details in next month's Everybody Out.
INDUSTRY LATEST
Campaigning for safety
The NHVR's 'We All Need Space: Serious BUS-iness' mockumentary tells the story of Australian bus drivers' experiences on the road (inside and outside of the bus). It reminds motorists to practice safety around all heavy vehicles, including buses.
Learn more about the campaign >>
Thumbs up to progress payments
BIC recently received confirmation that TfNSW intends to include progress and/or milestone payments as part of larger volume orders purchased through BP4 for the Greater Sydney Zero Emission Bus Stage 1 program.
Learn more on LinkedIn >>
Making pedestrian safety better
Set to improve pedestrian safety, the new ADR for zero emissions buses requires new electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles be fitted with an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) from November 2025.
Learn more on LinkedIn >>
FEATURE CONTENT
Optibus | The State Of Digital Transformation In Public Transportation – 5 Key Takeaways For 2024 And Beyond
Optibus has published a report with insights into the scope, maturity and impact of digitalisation in the public transportation industry. The report includes responses from 34 countries into the industry’s digitalisation concerns, successes, and future...
EVENTS | 2024
National Industrial Relations Seminar
4 July 2024 | Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Join us for the R&R project launch event, followed by the first industrial relations seminar of the year. Hear from industry experts on the latest IR updates specific to the bus and coach.
Certificate of Transport Management (CTM) 2024
16-19 Jul 2024 | UoS Business School, CBD Campus
Dynamic CPD course for bus, coach and community transport.
Three scholarship aimed at fostering diversity and supporting individuals are also on offer from ITLS/Transport NSW, Volvo Buses and Foton Mobility Distribution.
SAVE THE DATE |
Technical Meeting | July 2024
25 Jul 2024 | via Teams Meeting (TBA)
Our mid-year technical meeting will feature the latest updates and issues affecting the industry this year. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
National Bus and Coach Show 2024
17-18 Sep | Brisbane Conference & Exhibition Centre
Great opportunity for those part of the mobility chain to engage first-hand with the latest industry offerings. Exhibitors, buyers and delegates can ‘talk shop’ at various social events.
BIC National Conference 2024
20-22 Nov 2024 | Hotel Grand Chancellor | Hobart
Join us for Australia’s premier bus and coach industry event, geared to industry executives, senior managers and government.
This year’s theme focusses on Connect | Adapt | Transform and all within and supporting the sector are welcome to attend.
Nominations NOW OPEN!
Know a bus/coach superstar?
Nominate them for a national industry award.
A benefit of BIC and/or state bus association membership, the awards will be presented at this year's conference and recognise excellence in the Australian bus and coach industry...
- National Achiever
- National Safety
- National Environment and Innovation
- National Outstanding Contribution
- National Supplier of the Year
- National Operator of the Year
- National Driver of the Year
- National Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
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