(^40) ABC May 2018 busnews.com.au
EVENT STATE GATHERING
operators for their contribution to
local communities and provided
delegates with some key insights
into the NSW Government’s Future
Transport 2056 Strategy and Plans.
The Minister spoke openly about
the need for innovation within
the transport sector and the
success of the Transport for NSW
on-demand transport pilots. The
Minister acknowledged member
concerns regarding the retrofitting
of seatbelts to some of the older
rural and regional contract buses
and supported a common-sense
approach to replacing vehicles.
Tony La Rocca from SURA made
the Achiever Award Presentation to
Michael Kerr from Rover Coaches,
which was followed by Darryl
Mellish announcing the following
Industry Award Winners:
- Supplier of the Year – Volgren;
- Innovative Operator of the Year –
Punchbowl Bus Company; - Outstanding Contribution to the
Industry – Frank D’Apuzzo from
Buslines Group.
Minister Constance presented
the recipients with their trophy
and certificate.Session Two included the
following presentations:- Regulating for Safety presented
by Julie Morgan - director, Insights
and Education Services, at Roads
and Maritime Services
Top and
right: Minister
Constance;
Transport for
NSW’s John
Karaboulis
speaks about on-
demand services.
Above and left:
Band in top
form; Jungle fun.
Opposite:
‘Hops’ on board
the beer bus!;
Volvo’s Lauren
Downs; ‘In the
jungle, the
mighty jungle’.