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OPERATOR ST MARYS BUS NSW Above: The fleet is made up of a 2012 Mitsubishi Rosa, two 2014 Rosa models, a 2015 Toyota Hiace, a 2010 Hiace and two Zhongtong 2020 models. Right: There are plans to invest in another small coach this year. Opposite, bottom: The 21-seater van came with a wheelchair lift. 44 <strong>ABC</strong> June 2021 busnews.com.au
It fills me with energy when passengers say they felt safe in my coach. friend Philip Sheanoda, who runs his own bus and coach business in St Marys,” Ibrahim said. “Philip has helped me greatly in my professional journey so far. I’m indebted to him for his support and guidance throughout. “On the fleet side we have a 2012 Mitsubishi Rosa, two 2014 Rosa models, a 2015 Toyota Hiace, a 2010 Hiace and two Zhongtong 2020 models. I like both Mitsubishi and Toyota for their performance and capacity. They’re the right fit for our business at present although we do plan to invest in another small coach this year. “Our 21-seater van came with the wheelchair lift, which was good for us for our work with NDIS providers. The Zhongtong are great luxury buses that have been performing very well for us. “While Covid-19 helped me get my foot in the door, it has also created a lot of uncertainty in the market. We’re not sure what will happen this year. I guess, we all have to wait and see how things go in the coming months.” during a pandemic sounds like a challenging if not Herculean task – fewer public transport contracts in the market, not enough local tourism, no international tourists, and an overall cloud of uncertainty shrouding the economy. However, as real as these factors are, for Ibrahim the biggest problem seems to be the competition created by non-accredited, non-licenced operators. “The one challenge facing the industry is that there are some operators that operate without accreditation and meeting operational requirements, sometimes without even valid licences, which makes it tough for smaller operators like us,” he explained. “We understand the rules and the cost structure, we have the necessary qualifications and experience, and, above all, we value how the rules are there to provide safety for passengers and operators alike and sticking by them helps everyone. “We want the market to be fair for everyone. That way, it will bolster the industry and help provide safe services to passengers. As a licenced heavy vehicle driving instructor and trainer, I believe in that very strongly.” Running his own relatively new small business means Ibrahim finds himself working round the clock. His day starts at 4.00am when he visits the depot to check all his coaches before the drivers arrive for work. DEMANDS OF THE JOB Launching a public transport business busnews.com.au June 2021 <strong>ABC</strong> 45
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