Better Than Reality Virtual Reality Training is at the forefront of training innovation for industrial services, mining, defence and oil & gas. We are not a technology services company. We are industry people with skills, jobs and training experience designing technology to solve your operational problems. Our technology and consulting solution will transform your business.

Developed by Blue Tongue, we bring over 20 years of expertise in addressing skills shortages in mining & resources.

Our trade-focused, virtual reality training programs deliver practical outcomes, equipping technicians with the skills and confidence to work on a worksite on heavy machinery in a high-risk environment.

Born in Perth (WA) and in operation since 1991, Bus & Coach International (BCI) manufactures and distributes their vehicles in Australia through its dealership network, with a dedicated team of experienced sales, service and parts professionals. As one of the major suppliers to the Australian bus industry, BCI is committed to the transportation transition to zero emissions, contributing with a full range of BEB & FCEB for multiple applications, now made available to bus operators. With innovative features, focused on safety, sustainability and the flexibility to adapt to end client’s requirements, BCI delivers solutions to meet any fleet requirement.

The Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) embodies a moving people vision and strategy to foster better public transport outcomes and planning for ‘liveable’ cities and regions. Through this focus, we’ve become well regarded as the lead organisation for consultation on public transport and people movement across federal and state and territory governments and the jurisdictions.

A significant part of our mandate is also to represent bus and coach manufacturers and suppliers on national policy and regulation issues with the National Transport Commission (NTC), the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and various federal working groups, such as the Strategic Vehicle Standards and Environment Group and the Technical Liaison Group.

Our vision is to enhance the sustainability and liveability of Australia’s cities and regions by moving people using bus and coach transportation. We aim to do this by representing the collective interests of our members and to assist them in promoting the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of bus and coach transport in Australia.

Funded by the Western Australian Government through Tourism Western Australia, the City of Perth and our member partners across the State, Business Events Perth has been securing high value conferences and incentive groups for Western Australia for 50 years.

Founded in November 1994, BYD is a global high-tech company and a global leader in New Energy vehicles with a mission of Technological innovations for a better life.

With more than 30 years of accelerated growth, BYD is a company driven by the future. In 2022, BYD entered into the Australian and New Zealand markets and plays a significant role in sustainable mobility from Automotive, Rail Transit to Renewable Energy and Electronics.

BYD has continued to transform the global New Energy vehicle industry with its pioneering and advanced technology, intelligent performance, innovative design and commitment to sustainability.

BYD is committed to delivering New Energy vehicles in Australia and New Zealand that are at the forefront of safety, technology and innovation.

Challenger Bus and Coach was established in 2017, and since then has been a steady force in the market for Bus and Coach manufacturers. Challenger provides both body and chassis for a variety of vehicles including our V10, V12, Callibar and new Electric Low Floor model. With offices located throughout Australia, we are there to support you and will design a vehicle to best suit your needs. We have the flexibility, reliability and longevity you need in a vehicle. Challenger is Australian Owned, Australian Designed and Australian Supported. Are you ready to come and take the challenge?

Charge Hub provide its users with an exceptional Electric Vehicle charging experience. This involves providing high-quality, well-designed, certified hardware that is carefully specified and installed by professionals. Ensuring that charging infrastructure is supported, monitored and maintained effectively. Whist connected to integrated, intelligent, intuitive, secure and scalable agnostic software.

Distinctive Systems has been established for over 40 years and is the world’s leading supplier of management software for coach, bus and tour operators. From our head office in the UK and national offices in the USA and Australia, we support our clients in the daily use of over 2,600 of our latest Microsoft SQL Server based systems.

POWERFUL • AFFORDABLE • INTEGRATED

eCoachManager is a vehicle management system specifically designed for coach, minibus charter and tour companies. eCoachManager is the perfect logistics management software, providing users with a low-cost, intuitive system to manage all bookings from beginning to end. eCoachManager system automates your bookings, customer management, reporting, payments, and vehicle and driver information with vehicle tracking, and integration into many standard accounting software programs.

The increased interest in electric transport across public and private sectors demands the remodelling and rethinking of existing strategies and operations. At EnergyAustralia, our goal is to make this transition to an electrified fleet safe, simple, quick and cost-effective.

Gard Bus and Coach Insurance (GARD Insurance Pty Ltd trading as Gard Bus and Coach, ABN 96 605 493 454 AFSL 479 125) was established to provide a fresh and innovative approach to the bus and coach insurance market. By combining specialist underwriters and claims management professionals with extensive industry experience, Gard Bus and Coach Insurance delivers tailored insurance solutions for operators in the passenger transport sector.

Our market-leading underwriting system allows brokers to transact business efficiently, ensuring fast turnaround times and seamless service. With a strong commitment to sustainability and long-term partnerships, Gard Bus and Coach Insurance provides stability in an evolving market, backed by trusted insurer relationships.

Driven by efficiency, GIRO helps agencies, plan, schedule and operate high-quality public transport services, with software solutions that help make your transit vision your reality.

GoTransit Media Group is Australia’s leading expert in transit out-of-home advertising. Elevate your brand by reaching your customers where it counts: outdoors and on the go

Irizar starts its history in Oceania in 2006, with the first Irizar school / charter unit rolling off the production line in the Brazilian production plant. That marks the initial movement of the most successful imported brand in Australia.

Irizar has broken through the number of 500 units sold in Australia and New Zealand. With the objective to be closer of customers and mark the factory presence in Oceania, Irizar Group has settled its fully owned company in Melbourne the Irizar Asia Pacific P/L.

Irizar Asia Pacific is the Group headquarter in Australia coordinating all Irizar products sales and a service network. Since 2014, Irizar changed the approach on the service department being the only body builder to offer “onsite” aftersales for body and air conditioning.

Mobile workshops are present on the major capital cities of Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth) committed with “one stop shop” policy. Irizar Asia Pacific starts the new era of Irizar Group in Oceania bringing into the market the other Irizar Group products as such as fleet management systems, passive and active safety systems.

McConnell Seats is a market leader in mass transport seating, supplying many of Australia & New Zealand’s largest public and private passenger transport operators.

Established in 1952 as a family business, we pride ourselves on exceeding customer expectations through the delivery of high quality products. Known for design innovation, safety and comfort, McConnell was acquired by the APM group in 2014. With this backing, we are now growing, developing the next generation of seating to serve the current and future needs of the transport industry.

For 50 years, McInnes Wilson Lawyers has been dedicated to providing quality advice that protects the interests of their clients.

The services they provide are aimed at managing cost, minimising time and maintaining your protection. By taking a strategic approach when designing commercial solutions and working closely with you to ensure that your best interests come first, McInnes Wilson Lawyers can deliver quality legal services that will ultimately result in the most favourable solution for you.

As a national law firm, McInnes Wilson Lawyers is committed to giving back to the community around them. They offer an extensive range of pro bono legal advice to a number of individuals and organisations and are actively supportive of various charities. The firm is also proudly a part of Globalaw, a worldwide network of independent law firms throughout 175 cities.

The experts at McInnes Wilson Lawyers focus on what makes your matter unique to you and take the time to understand your goals so you receive the outcome you deserve.

Multispares aims to be a reliable partner, helping Bus Fleet Operators reduce downtime and operating costs by:
• Providing reliable, fast and consistent delivery of bus and coach parts,
• Managing competitive and stable product pricing, and
• Guaranteeing quality and suitability across all product applications.

The Multispares range is large and always expanding, with significant recent investments to boost market support in areas such as fuel injectors, turbochargers and EBS brakes systems, 100% sourced from OEMs.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is Australia’s independent regulator for all vehicles over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass.

The NTC leads national land transport reform in support of all Australian governments to improve safety, productivity, environmental outcomes and regulatory efficiency.
We are a key contributor to the national reform agenda with accountability to Australian transport ministers through the Infrastructure and Transport Ministers' Meeting and its advisory body, the Infrastructure and Transport Senior Officials' Committee.

https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/transport-strategy-policy/infrastructure-and-transport-ministers-meetings

Parts Supply Solutions is a family owned business located in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Supplying quality OEM parts and accessories for commercial vehicles. Specialising in mechanical components, body parts and accessories, safety systems, windscreen wiper systems, lighting systems, school bus lights, along with seatbelts, filters, globes, LCD Monitors, electric and manual roller blinds, CCTV systems and much more!

Parts Supply Solutions Solutions is one of the biggest providers of mobile CCTV solutions in the public transport sector, and also provides hosting services of such systems for our many customers. We have a full range of camera systems including reversing cameras, and driver fatigue cameras.

Hanover designs and manufactures passenger information systems for the public transport industry. Satisfied customers in over 80 countries worldwide use a range of Hanover products, attracted by high levels of quality, reliability and customer service. The security afforded by 35 years’ experience, financial independence and a continuous product development programme is further assurance of the company’s dependability.

http://hanoverdisplays.com/

A premier commercial law firm, Piper Alderman has offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. We work with clients across Australia and internationally to achieve optimum legal and commercial solutions.

Our legal expertise has been built on nearly two centuries of industry experience. Piper Alderman has been a leading advisor to Australian commercial interests for more than 170 years and we continue to advance in knowledge, skills and commitment. We listen to our clients, respond to their needs and guide them through increasingly complex regulatory and business landscapes.

For 30 years ABC has been the number one source of news and information for key decision makers in the bus and coach industry.

QTK Group, Thermo King Bus Australia, is Thermo King's dedicated National dealer for Thermo King Bus HVAC products throughout Australia. Our National footprint allows us to respond to customer and market needs through our delivery of products and services and provide us with intel to individual markets and, customer requirements allowing us to respond as a service provider.

Our dedicated facilities and close internal relationships between the Customer Solutions team, Operations and Product support teams provides us with point of difference not seen by our local competitors. These relationships are also seen globally with Thermo King allowing us to adapt to a shifting market.

Since 2003 QTK Group, Thermo King Bus Australia has been supplying quality HVAC products to the Bus & Coach industry, supporting them where needed through our National network to enhance our customers overall experience. QTK Group and Thermo King are always looking for ways to improve where we can and will continue to provide flexible and adaptable products to the Australian Bus and Coach industry.

At Scania, we are committed to supporting your business with a full range of sustainable, efficient, and durable transport solutions. Our portfolio includes 100% Battery Electric and Hybrid-Electric route buses, luxury touring coaches, and Euro 6 diesel engines capable of running on ultra-low emission renewable diesel — giving you the flexibility to meet the needs of school, charter, and long-distance operations.

We understand the challenges of operating in today’s economic climate, which is why our focus is on delivering vehicles that balance low- or zero-emissions with efficiency, reliability, and passenger comfort. Just as importantly, we dedicate ourselves to maximising your uptime, ensuring your fleet remains on the road, providing dependable service to your passengers.

Through our nationwide network of company-owned and authorised independent dealers, we deliver expert technical support, quick access to replacement parts, and panels for our fully imported bus and coach family.
With our products, services, and support, Scania is here to help you keep moving — today and into a more sustainable future.

SGESCO-MAX, an Australian leader in safety solutions, develops advanced safety devices under the MAX-SAFE brand for heavy vehicles and buses. Our products enhance safety while reducing driver risk, property damage, and insurance claims, thereby improving company performance, and supporting workplace health and safety goals. With solutions integrated into thousands of vehicles and buses , our products are available through an authorised dealer network across Australia and New Zealand, with development driven from our Brisbane head office.

Trapeze is global in our outlook and local in our focus on you.

We are ‘Here for the Journey’ with a suite of public transport software solutions that enable authorities and operators to deliver enhanced, sustainable, equitable, and connected passenger journeys. Trapeze Group has more than 100 transport technology experts located across Australia and New Zealand, including in Brisbane which is our regional base for operations in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.

transportme (TME) is an Australian company founded in 2013 that provides seamless transit technology through a modern Transit Management Ecosystem that connects every part of your operation – ticketing, tracking, compliance, communication, operations and fleet – in one secure, easy-to-use system. Built for bus operators, schools and government agencies, it gives you visibility, control, and accountability to run safer, more efficient services.
Our integrated platform consisting of a Control Hub (CH), Driver Application (DA) and Passenger Application (PA), connects all stakeholders seamlessly to enhance safety, efficiency and compliance in your industry.

Australia’s largest bus body builder with manufacturing operations and aftersales support in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia.

The company built its first bus in 1979 with the promise of building a more reliable, more comfortable, longer lasting vehicle with lower operating costs than the ones available at the time.

Today, Volgren designs and manufactures public transport buses of all types, across multiple technologies including zero-emission vehicles.

Our bus bodies are designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia and we’re incredibly proud to retain almost 90 percent proportion of local production.

Volvo Buses is one of the world's leading providers of sustainable public transport systems. Our commitment to sustainability, safety and quality is unsurpassed.

Every day, millions of people around the world rely on our buses, and our job is to bring them to their destination. Safely, in comfort and on time. All with a minimum of impact on the environment, and with responsible use of energy and natural resources. That's why quality of life is our guiding star, and that's also why our core values – safety, quality and environmental care – are so much more than words.

As one of the world's largest manufacturers of premium buses, coaches and bus chassis, we strive to be the ultimate provider of sustainable transport solutions. And we constantly improve to make Volvo the best choice – for the society and for your business. We want to be part of shaping the future and drive our industry and society forward with you.

At Wales Heavy Vehicle Repair, we specialise in heavy vehicle repair across Australia — from trucks and trailers to buses, machinery, and commercial fleets. With state-of-the-art workshops and over 40 years of experience, our national network is trusted by fleet owners, insurers, and transport operators who can’t afford downtime.

Our technicians are experts in diagnosing and repairing everything from structural damage to engine, brake, suspension, and electrical faults. Whether you operate one rig or manage a nationwide fleet, we have the scale, capability and care to get your heavy vehicles back on the road — fast, safe, and certified.

From emergency truck repairs and diesel diagnostics to fleet servicing and crash repairs, our team is ready to restore your vehicle — and your confidence.

Webfleet is a leading company for vehicle tracking & fleet management software in the cloud.

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