This year’s Conference is set to be a pivotal event for the NSW bus and coach industry. As the NSW Government sharpens its focus on buses as a key mode of transport in 2025, this conference will provide critical insights, updates, and networking opportunities for BusNSW members.
Conference Dates and Format
- Wednesday 1 October 2025
- Three-Quarter Day Conference
- Evening Cocktail Function
- Thursday 2 October 2025
- Full-Day Conference
- Evening Conference Dinner
Program
Key topics will include:
- Updates from NSW Transport Ministers
- Progress on the implementation of NSW Bus Industry Taskforce Recommendations
- Challenges and opportunities in Bus Service Contract Management statewide
- Next-Gen Rural and Regional Contracts: Performance and reporting requirements
- Reforms to Safety Regulation (including BOAS)
- Updates on Bus Procurement and the Zero Emission Bus Transition
- Best practices in Fleet Management and Asset Assurance
- Strategies for Building and Supporting a Valued Workforce
- Insights on sharing Driver Information and Fitness to Drive
- Industrial Relations and preparing for a new enterprise agreement
A detailed conference program will be released closer to the event.
Accommodation – Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Location: 430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale NSW 2325
Please click the following link to book accommodation directly through Rydges Resort: https://www.rydges.com/accommodation/regional-nsw/hunter-valley/
- Enter your date range and guest numbers
- Click “I have a code”
- Enter code BUSNSW in the “Block Code” field
- Click “Check Rooms”
For enquiries, please contact events@busnsw.com.au or 02 8839 9500.