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Spare parts represent a fair share of the maintenance cost for bus and coach owners. And spare part prices can vary considerably. Why should you buy original spare parts when there are alternatives at much lower cost? Our parts expert Roland Henriksson sorts things out and explains how price and cost are two very different things.

Volvo Buses Asia Pacific held a Quality and Technical Conference (QTC) in July 2023. The event took place at the Volvo Buses Malaysia office in Shah Alam, attracting over 20 participants from various markets including Sweden, Latin America and the entire Asia Pacific region.

This is a major milestone on the journey towards zero-emissions public transport. Watch the journey, from assembly to mid-journey recharge, in this video

The 10th Volvo B8R low floor bus has been delivered to Kangaroo Bus Lines, marking a huge milestone in their fleet transition.

Following the 2019 introduction of the Volvo B5L S-Charge Hybrid bus to ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia’s subsidiary CDC Victoria, Volvo Bus Australia in partnership with Volgren Australia were proud to hand over the 50th Volvo Volgren hybrid bus as part of their supply agreement.

Volvo’s Zoning technology has been a key benefit of the Volvo B5L S-Charge when it comes to safety, efficiency and sustainability in allowing for safety, coaching and environmental zones to be set.

For more than 50 years, Volvo Bus has engaged with local partners across Australia for body building and for the supply of bus and coach components – and the Volvo BZL Electric is no exception to this.

Volvo Bus Australia details how the Volvo BZL Electric has become an integral part of Volvo’s holistic sustainability strategy, by supporting environmental care and fulfilling social and ethical responsibilities.

With comprehensive aftersales support from Volvo Bus’s Electromobility Experts, Volvo Bus Australia details the extensive reliability of investing in Australia’s most sustainable electric chassis, the Volvo BZL Electric.

Following the 2019 introduction of Volvo B5L S-Charge Hybrid model into the McDermott’s Coaches fleet, these hybrid units have received positive feedback for their efficiency and reliability running in Cradle Mountain, Tasmania.

Three major players in Australian public transport are exploring the possibility of a partnership to build zero-emission buses in Western Sydney.

Volvo Bus Australia is pleased to announce that Volvo Bus Corporation globally launched the new Volvo B13R chassis via a live broadcast on June 30.

A recent study conducted by the University of Madrid has revealed that full hybrid bus technology reduces carbon emissions by as much as a third more than mild hybrid bus technology. Enrique Alcalá is one of the researchers who conducted the study in collaboration with Volvo Buses.

Three new double decker buses will roll into service this month in Region 3, with Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) operator Transit Systems proudly increasing capacity on Sydney’s busiest routes.

Volvo Bus Australia is proud to announce that the Volvo BZL Electric bus chassis has been selected as a product of choice for operators participating in the Victorian Department of Transport’s three-year Zero Emissions Bus trial (ZEB).

Volvo Bus Australia is proud to announce that at the annual Queensland Bus Industry Council (QBIC) Conference 2022, the team received the ‘Outstanding Employer Award’ for Volvo’s efforts in fostering a positive corporate culture and impacting the wider industry.

Sarah Forbes will join Volvo Bus in the role of Director – Strategic Partnerships and Projects – effective 11th April 2022.

2022 marks a career milestone for industry stalwart, Ray Andrich, in being his 30th year with Volvo Bus Australia.

Following the purchase of 8 Volvo B5L S-Charge products in 2018, 2022 marks a 5-year milestone for Latrobe Valley Bus Lines (LVBL) in operating these vehicles across their fleet in Victoria.