Bus Queensland is a privately owned bus operator in Queensland and a subsidiary of the Pulitano Group, established in 2003. The company operates urban, school and charter services in South East Queensland, including Ipswich, Toowoomba, Park Ridge and the Lockyer Valley.Bus Qld Takes Toowoomba Operators Australian Bus Panorama issue 24/6 May 2009 page 24
The company was formed in April 2009 following the acquisition of Garden City Sunbus and Kynoch Coaches. It formerly operated long-distance coach services across regional Queensland until those contracts were transferred to other operators in December 2021.New bus company for city Toowoomba Chronicle 2 April 2009Kynoch Coaches and Sunbus Toowoomba sold to Pulitano Group Australasian Bus & Coach 16 March 2009
History
Formation Bus Queensland was established in April 2009 when the Pulitano Group purchased the operations of Kynoch Coaches and Garden City Sunbus.
Kynoch Coaches was a family-owned operator based in Stephen Street, Toowoomba, providing urban, school and long-distance services prior to its acquisition.
Garden City Sunbus was formed in September 2003 as a division of Sunbus after Hagan’s City Bus relinquished its operating licence following unsuccessful negotiations with Queensland Transport regarding subsidy increases.Transit wins Toowoomba tender Australasian Bus & Coach
Long-distance operations Bus Queensland operated a network of long-distance coach services from Toowoomba to Cunnamulla, Lightning Ridge and Rockhampton.New qconnect contract boost Qld long distance bus services Queensland Government 5 February 2008 In January 2015, further contracts commenced for services from Brisbane to Charleville and Mount Isa and from Townsville to Mount Isa.Long distance coaches Department of Transport & Main Roads 19 December 2014Bus services start with short notice North West Star 15 January 2015
On 10 December 2021, Bus Queensland’s remaining long-distance service contracts were transferred to other operators, including Greyhound Australia, Murrays, and Trans North Bus & Coach.Service Updates Bus Queensland
Fleet As at October 2021, the fleet consisted of 80 buses and coaches.Bus Queensland Australian Bus Fleet Lists
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