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BRIBIE ISLAND COACHES ACQUISITION
Grant, Janette and the CBL team are enthused by their recent purchase of Bribie Island Coaches – a service that has been an important
part of the public transport network on Bribie Island and South East Queensland for many years, they say.
Based on Bribie Island - one of only two islands in Queensland connected to the mainland by a bridge - it provides local and urban
services to Caboolture rail together with school services to the island and Caboolture region.
“We are excited to align the Bribie Island team with CBL’s focus on customer service and community involvement and strive for
continuing improvement. We are looking forward to investing in the long-term future of public transport within our local region,”
Grant commented.
schools via a series of lessons
Transport Plan,” he explained.
growth of the business.
and demonstrations. This
“We are also sanitising the
“Working closely with
free-of-charge program teaches
school children about safety
around buses and equips them
with the skills they need to be
an informed public transport
user. They also host Community
Christmas Light events to raise
money for the Salvation Army
Christmas appeal.
COVID-19 IMPACT
Even though Queensland has
largely escaped the brunt of
the pandemic compared to
the southern states, CBL is
experiencing a significant blow
to its charter operations. Grant
feels it will not be until early
next year when things start
getting back to normal on
the charter side.
“To assist with community
confidence in using public
transport we have implemented
the TransLink Covid-safe Public
Opposite, Above:
The Caboolture
workshop is run
by a team of
seven mechanics
overseen by Grant
and Janette’s
eldest son,
Lachlan.
Opposite, Middle
( L- R):
Since the couple
bought CBL
in 1988, they
have acquired a
range of other
bus companies,
including two
school services in
Caboolture North
and, most recently,
Bribie Island
Coaches; CBL is
an accredited
Translink provider,
Right:
CBL is no slouch
when it comes to
collecting awards
for its top service
and business
accumen.
buses every day, supplying
hand sanitisers on-board, and
ensuring social distancing is
maintained between our drivers
and passengers,” Janette added.
Their plan is to remain
innovative and proactive to
ensure the continued
TransLink is also a priority to
ensure we meet our contractual
requirements and state
government expectations. Our
focus is also to engage with
our community by the care
and service we provide our
passengers,” Grant said.
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