Risks associated with working under a bus
The Coroners Court of Victoria has investigated an incident that occurred in Victoria on 26 August 2008, in which an experienced workshop foreman died while conducting repairs on a bus that had broken down on the road.
Risk of fire in bus engine compartment
On 16 May 2011, a fire developed in the engine compartment of a bus.
Risk of fire in engine compartment of Mercedes Benz bus
On 21 September 2012 a fire occurred in the engine compartment of a Mercedes Benz bus, model 0405NH.
Risk of wheels dislodging from axles
In the past seven months we have received three bus incident notifications relating to dislodged wheels.
Risk of school bus lights overheating
Results of an investigation into a recent bus incident in which smoke was observed coming from the rear of a school bus.
Risk of failure to brake actuators fitted to Hyundai buses
The fractures have been located along the threaded section of the mounting tube which may be obscured by the locking nut. There is no information to suggest that this fault is limited to just this Hyundai model. Operators of these buses should have their buses inspected immediately.
Risk of fire in the engine compartment of buses
On 3 April 2014 a fire occurred in the engine compartment of a route service bus.
Risk of fire in roof mounted bus air conditioning unit
On 24 May 2015, a fire started in the roof void area of a bus and quickly spread destroying the bus. A forensic engineer’s examination of the bus revealed that the positive and negative electrical cables to the air conditioning unit fan were installed incorrectly. They were in a cross over configuration, which caused the two wires to fuse.
New direction for Victoria’s transport safety regulator
Transport and economic policy specialist, David Hourigan, has taken the helm at Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) as the newly appointed Director, Transport Safety. TSV is the State’s independent regulator of public transport and maritime safety.
Rogue tour bus operators targeted at Twelve Apostles
On Friday 20 November, Bus Safety Victoria joined forces with Victoria Police to conduct an undercover operation targeting non-compliant tour bus operators at the Twelve Apostles.