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OPERATOR CABOOLTURE BUS LINES SUNNY SIDE UP Over three decades on, Grant and Janette Craike’s family run business, Caboolture Bus Lines, is continuing to expand its footprint in Queensland. The recent purchase of Bribie Island Coaches is yet another feather in the cap of the business that was first established with just two buses. WORDS ANJALI BEHL IMAGES WHITEDRESS PRODUCTIONS On an average day in the Sunshine State you will find the two directors of Caboolture Bus Lines (CBL) starting work early at their depot. While Grant Craike begins overseeing general operations, Janette Craike’s work day starts with staff and driver training before the team heads off in different directions. “Involvement with our staff is pivotal to us. It’s the support network and the family feel we bring to CBL that has enabled us to become the business we are today,” Janette pointed out. “Just being there helps with the continuity of our CBL culture; ensuring our team delivers excellent customer service to the community,” CBL operates two depots – one each in Caboolture and Bribie Island, and a fully equipped workshop in Caboolture. The business provides services from Caboolture to Morayfield, Beachmere, Bribie Island, Toorbul, Elimbah and Beerwah. CBL holds a TransLink contract with the QLD state government for school and urban services, as well as private charter. THE RIDE UP HERE Grant, who was brought up on a farm, entered the bus industry when he and his father bought two school buses in Warwick in the ’80s. Grant sold his bus in 1987 and moved to Caboolture with Janette, where they then bought two school buses. From there, the business 40 <strong>ABC</strong> October 2020 busnews.com.au
Left: Janette and Grant, with their sons Lachlan and Alister. Above: Starting with just two buses, Grant and Janette are now running a fleet of 75. busnews.com.au October 2020 <strong>ABC</strong> 41
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