Newcastle to receive 44 new buses built in regional NSW
Newcastle will get 44 new fully accessible buses from early 2027, built by Express Coaches in Macksville using Volvo chassis.
The new buses have the latest safety features and passenger information systems. Express Coaches in Macksville is building the bus bodies.
The project supports about 66 manufacturing jobs in NSW. The Hunter region will get 663 additional weekly services with new and expanded routes to Minmi, Glendale, Kotara, Raymond Terrace and Maitland.
The Central Coast will get 187 extra weekly services, including longer hours in the evenings and on weekends from November 22.
- 44 fully accessible vehicles
- New buses for Newcastle
- 66 jobs in NSW
- Manufacturing jobs
- 663 additional routes
- Hunter weekly services
- 187 additional routes
- Central Coast weekly services
Why it mattersThe new buses give commuters better access and more frequent services. Local manufacturing keeps jobs in regional NSW rather than importing buses from overseas.
AustraliaHunter and Central Coast commuters get more frequent, more accessible transport. Regional NSW manufacturing gets a boost instead of relying on imports.
