26th October 2023 Coach / LeopardThe high-profile pandemic casualty is back in the hands of the founding family, with its premium offer returning to the road.
31st October 2022 Coach / TransportThe govt’s investment must be made with consistency, fairness and sustainability, says the association.
24th May 2022 Budget 2022 / CoachThe Bus and Coach Association has welcomed the government’s “timely” plans to invest $61m to support a skilled, sustainable workforce of bus drivers.
7th April 2022 Coach / LeopardBrent Early’s tenure as Leopard Coachlines managing director has come to an end following the company’s acquisition by Canterbury bus company Torlesse Travel, but it is far from the end of the road for him.
18th February 2022 Coach / LiquidationsAfter more than 50 years of operating, the company files for voluntary liquidation citing NZ’s border rules as the last straw.
7th September 2021 CoachThe Bus and Coach Association is asking for more support from the government as businesses in the sector continue to suffer.
30th August 2021 Acquisitions / CoachThe US investor swoops on the Kiwi business, which runs tour group and charter services as well as commuter and school routes.
2nd August 2021 Acquisitions / CoachGo Bus has acquired Invercargill-based McDermott Coachlines.
26th July 2021 Coach / RailBus and rail services have recommenced at Puhinui Station in Papatoetoe after a $69m revamp.
20th May 2021 CoachLeopard Coachlines director Brent Early says his business is suffering and the govt has abandoned the industry.
16th April 2021 CoachAssociation head says members forced to sell coaches to keep business afloat.
12th March 2021 Coach / MIQA coach operator that had its airline transport contract terminated by the government and handed to a competitor is calling for fair treatment.
