New head of engineering at Volgren
Volgren has promoted Brenton McCallum to Engineering Manager after Joaquim Gomes went back to Brazil to take up a new role as Engineering Manager at the Australian manufacturer’s parent company, Marcopolo, in Brazil. The change [...]
Marcopolo launches new Audace
Marcopolo is set to launch the new Audace 1050 in Australia aimed at the school, charter and long distance coach sector. Available in either 57 fixed or 53 reclining seat models, both buses feature high [...]
Ventura Bus Lines takes delivery of two Volgren-bodied Scania Hybrids
Melbourne-based Ventura Bus Lines today took delivery of the first two Scania Hybrid Euro 6 route buses fitted with locally-built Volgren bodies destined for suburban and outer metropolitan route duties. These are the first Scania [...]
First Panel 3-compliant buses about to hit the streets of the Illawarra
The very first Transport for New South Wales Panel 3-compliant buses will take to the road this year. They will be operated not by a multinational transport business, but by Dion’s Bus Service, a family-owned [...]
Adult apprentices take their opportunities with Volgren
Ten years ago Paul Timu was working in construction when the industry hit a flat spot. He knew he needed to make a career change and, after speaking with a family member who worked at [...]