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'''Transborder Express''' is an Australian bus and coach company based in [[Yass, New South Wales|Yass]]. Since September 2012 Transborder Express has been owned by [[ComfortDelGro |
'''Transborder Express''' is an Australian bus and coach company based in [[Yass, New South Wales|Yass]]. Since September 2012 Transborder Express has been owned by [[ComfortDelGro Australia]].<ref name=Knaus>{{cite news|last=Knaus|first=Christopher|title=Foreign firm to pay $53m for Qbn buses|url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/foreign-firm-to-pay-53m-for-qbn-buses-20120802-23inj.html|accessdate=4 October 2012|newspaper=Canberra Times|date=3 August 2012}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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In May 1999 Transborder Express purchased the coach operations of Lever Coachlines with four coaches.<ref>"Lever Coachlines" ''Fleetline'' September 1999 page 176</ref><ref>"Transborder" ''Australian Bus Panorama'' 15/2 October 1999 page 46</ref> In July 2008 Transborder Express was sold to [[Qcity Transit|Deane's Transit Group]] but retained its own identity.<ref name=AustBusMar13/><ref>[http://business.highbeam.com/437587/article-1G1-188358717/transborder-bus-takeover-boosts-deane-fleet-120 Transborder bus takeover boosts Deane's fleet to 120] ''Canberra Times'' 19 August 2008</ref> |
In May 1999 Transborder Express purchased the coach operations of Lever Coachlines with four coaches.<ref>"Lever Coachlines" ''Fleetline'' September 1999 page 176</ref><ref>"Transborder" ''Australian Bus Panorama'' 15/2 October 1999 page 46</ref> In July 2008 Transborder Express was sold to [[Qcity Transit|Deane's Transit Group]] but retained its own identity.<ref name=AustBusMar13/><ref>[http://business.highbeam.com/437587/article-1G1-188358717/transborder-bus-takeover-boosts-deane-fleet-120 Transborder bus takeover boosts Deane's fleet to 120] ''Canberra Times'' 19 August 2008</ref> |
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In September 2012, [[ComfortDelGro Cabcharge]] acquired Deane's Transit Group which included Transborder Express.<ref name=Knaus/> |
In September 2012, [[ComfortDelGro Australia|ComfortDelGro Cabcharge]] acquired Deane's Transit Group which included Transborder Express.<ref name=Knaus/> |
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| Parent | ComfortDelGro Australia |
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| Founded | July 1954 |
| Headquarters | Queanbeyan |
| Service area | South Eastern New South Wales Australian Capital Territory |
| Alliance | Qcity Transit |
| Stations | Canberra, Yass |
| Fleet | 16 (December 2013) |
| Website | www.transborder.com.au |
Transborder Express is an Australian bus and coach company based in Yass. Since September 2012 Transborder Express has been owned by ComfortDelGro Australia.[1]
History
Transborder Express was established in July 1954 by Jack Williams operating a mail service from Yass to Canberra connecting with the South Mail at Yass Junction railway station with limited passenger capacity as far as Yass. On 1959 a passenger service between Yass Junction and Canberra commenced connecting with the Intercapital Daylight. Trading as Yass Canberra Coaches, it was renamed Transborder Express in 1983.[2][3]
In May 1999 Transborder Express purchased the coach operations of Lever Coachlines with four coaches.[4][5] In July 2008 Transborder Express was sold to Deane's Transit Group but retained its own identity.[3][6]
In September 2012, ComfortDelGro Cabcharge acquired Deane's Transit Group which included Transborder Express.[1]
Services
Transborder Express operated services under contract to NSW TrainLink, commuter services between Canberra and Yass, services to the New South Wales snowfields and charter operations.[3]
NSW TrainLink services
Transborder has operated coach services from Canberra to Bombala and Eden under contract to NSW TrainLink since November 2002.[3][7]
Commuter services
Transborder Express operates services between Yass and Canberra to cater to the commuter market.[8]
Snowfields services
Between May and October, Transborder runs daily services from Canberra to the ski resort village of Thredbo, passing by Queanbeyan, Michelago, Bredbo, Cooma and Jindabyne.
School services
Transborder also operates school bus services under contract to the NSW and ACT Governments. These bring children from the various rural communities on the western side of Canberra, including Hall, Wallaroo, Murrumbateman and Yass.[9]
Fleet
As at December 2013 14 vehicles carried Transborder Express livery with two in CountryLink livery.[10]
References
- ^ a b Knaus, Christopher (3 August 2012). "Foreign firm to pay $53m for Qbn buses". Canberra Times. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- ^ Early History Transborder Express
- ^ a b c d "Deane's Transit Group Queanbeyan-Canberra" Australian Bus March 2013 page 10
- ^ "Lever Coachlines" Fleetline September 1999 page 176
- ^ "Transborder" Australian Bus Panorama 15/2 October 1999 page 46
- ^ Transborder bus takeover boosts Deane's fleet to 120 Canberra Times 19 August 2008
- ^ "Southern timetable". NSW TrainLink. 7 September 2019.
- ^ Yass to Canberra Transborder Express
- ^ School Services Australian Bus Fleet Lists
- ^ CDC Group Qcity Transit & Transborder Express, Queanbeyan Australian Bus Fleet Lists
External links
Media related to Transborder Express at Wikimedia Commons
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