With the end of school year now here, Young's Bus Service would like to thank all its school passengers for choosing to travel with us in 2016. To those who have finished school, we wish you all the best in the next chapter of your life, whether it be further education, exploring the world, or … [Read more...]
An important safety message from our Operations Manager Phil Young
There's plenty of endings to the joke "Why did the chicken cross the road?" but there is only one ending if you're using your mobile device and not paying attention near buses. And that is no joke! There was an incident in Canberra early in July involving a person using their mobile phone whilst … [Read more...]
Some basic rules when travelling with us
Young's Bus Service is a registered transport provider with the Department of Transport and Main Roads. We service areas in regional Queensland such as Rockhampton, Mount Morgan, Yeppoon and Emu Park. Any passenger that utilises our services must comply in accordance to guidelines, policies and … [Read more...]
We are one of Australia’s most technologically advanced transport providers.
At Young's, we realise the importance of technology and as such have embraced it. We were one of the first transport providers in Australia to roll out our own smart card ticketing system. In late 2013, we connected all our buses to the Internet for the purposes of Live Timetabling. Just recently we … [Read more...]
Trial bus services for Keppel Cove Estate
From Monday 18 April, Keppel Cove Estate residents will have improved access to bus services as part of a trial which will add 4 new weekday route 20 services. The 4 new trial services (2 morning and 2 afternoon) will be extended to travel between Eagle Heights Road at Keppel Cove Estate and … [Read more...]
Great news for Keppel Cove residents at Zilzie!
For quite a while now, residents of Zilzie have been "barking mad" for a new school bus service route. This area has experienced a bit of a housing boom with new homes being constructed and families moving in. Young's has been listening to its customers and has lobbyed the necessary Government … [Read more...]
#TootToot to the best behaved kids in CQ
Young's Bus Service transports approximately 8,000 students across parts of Central Queensland every week. Less than 1% of these students create behavioural issues on our school services but this is often all we hear about in the media. At Young's we believe it's important to focus on the … [Read more...]
School Bus Travel Applications for 2016
Will your child need school bus travel assistance in 2016? Applications are available now for completion. The Department of Transport and Main Roads provides bus travel assistance for: State high school students who live more than 4.8 km from the nearest state high school and/or non-state high … [Read more...]
S658 School Service – Route Alteration
The Department of Transport & Main Roads have approved an extension to the S658 high school service from Zilzie to Yeppoon State High School to include Keppel Cove Estate. Effective: Monday 9th November 2015 The service will include 2 new bus stops in Keppel Cove. Route will follow from … [Read more...]
Student Code of Conduct breach comparisons 2013 – 2015
When the Code of Conduct has been breached action may range from a caution to refusal of the student’s future travel on the bus. For further information on the Code of Conduct for School Students visit the Department of Transport & Main Roads website Examples of common behaviours in … [Read more...]