Volgren concluded 2024 by celebrating another significant milestone in partnership with Kinetic: the delivery of the first tranche of buses for the Melbourne Bus Franchise (MBF).
Since the rollout of the first bus in April 2022, Volgren has built and delivered 127 hybrid buses and 37 electric buses to Kinetic, bringing a total of 164 low- and zero-emission buses to Melbourne’s streets. All these buses have been locally manufactured at Volgren’s Melbourne facility.
In 2024 alone, Volgren built and delivered 106 buses locally, creating, retaining, and securing numerous jobs in the process. This local production has had a profound positive impact on Victoria’s and Australia’s supply chains, supporting over 100 local suppliers and hundreds of additional jobs.
Yuri Tessari, Chief Commercial Officer of Volgren, reflected on the achievement:
“The MBF project has enabled Volgren to significantly invest in our local workforce, creating more than 50 new direct jobs during the project. We also prioritized ongoing training to enhance skills, ensuring long-term benefits for workers well beyond the contract period.”
Tessari continued:
“This milestone is a testament to the strength of our partnership with Kinetic and the dedication of the Volgren team. Delivering 127 hybrid and 37 electric buses locally demonstrates our shared commitment to sustainable transport and investment in local communities. We are proud to play a pivotal role in advancing greener public transport solutions and look forward to expanding our partnership to drive innovation and sustainability in Australia’s public transport sector.”
A huge thanks to all at Kinetic for the trust and partnership!