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DELIVERIES OCTOBER 2020
Deliveries still feeling
the pandemic pinch
After a solid rise last month, the figures are back in the 70s,
exclusive ABC data reveals.
Amonth after bus and coach deliveries
seemed to be heading in the right direction,
the numbers have eased back to the 70s in
October.
While 71 is not the lowest figure yet this
year (70 in August), it’s down from the more optimistic 85 in
September and highlights the ongoing challenges caused
by the Covid-19 pandemic.
For the chassis sector, in a sign of the times, usual
leaders Volvo and Scania recorded 22 and 17 deliveries,
respectively. This number remains well down on tallies that
often exceeded 40 in the previous year. Mercedes-Benz was
next best, but didn’t break into double figures.
For the body builders, Volgren can lay claim to
an improved month, with its recorded deliveries
increasing from 23 in September to 31 in October.
Next best was Australian Bus Corporation, whose
three brands – Bustech (8), Precision Buses (5) and
Elphinstone (4) – combined for 17, down on 24 the
month past.
Thermo King retains its grip on the air-conditioning
sector, with 40 recorded deliveries in October. Despite well
above the chasing pack, this was down five on September.
Spheros followed on nine units, just one fewer than the
past month.
The state charts show some variety, with usual leaders
Victoria and NSW chased down by Queensland and WA.
Queensland topped the chart with 28 per cent, followed
by Victoria and WA neck and neck with 22 per cent. NSW
languished in fourth with 13 per cent.
Turn overleaf for comprehensive bus and coach delivery
information for September. Please note all data is as
supplied from manufacturers, with their involvement at
their discretion.
...state charts show some variety, with
usual leaders Victoria and NSW chased
down by Queensland and WA.
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