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...]
Student Fare Policy – Student ID required
Young’s Bus Service would like to share the current (November 3, 2014) qconnect Bus Fares and Concessions Policy to assist Queensland students (and their parents) travelling on Young’s Bus Service during the school holidays. Chapter 5: Concession and Discount Fares. 5.7 Primary and Secondary … [Read more...]
Student Safety Tips
Student Safety = Being Street Smart When it comes to waiting, boarding and departing the bus, there are heaps of safety tips to consider. Being Street Smart, means being aware of other people, traffic and especially buses around bus stops. And don't forget the Danger Zone! If you are … [Read more...]
A Special CQ Delivery has arrived
The secret is out ...................... After months of anticipation and planning Young's has received 2 new Bonluck (BLK) buses. A quick pick up in Brisbane underestimates the amount of work involved in co-ordinating the amazing finished product! Too large to hide forever, both buses made … [Read more...]
School Timetable Alterations for 2015
Gracemere Secondary School Timetable Alterations for 2015 S861 (pink) NEW service from Gracemere to R’ton High School. S422 (blue) service will no longer stop at Cherryfield Road – S422 (Blue) students who caught bus at Cherryfield Road in 2014 have been reallocated to service S861 … [Read more...]