Lead Story Oct 12, 2026 In Pictures: Melbourne's West to Get Electric Bus Depot Charging 130+ Buses A visual look at Melbourne's West to Get Electric Bus Depot Charging 130+ Buses. Sarah Mitchell
Analysis Victoria opens tender for 800 electric buses as Queensland pivots to 630 diesel buses Victoria has opened a tender covering four new zero-emission bus franchises that will electrify around 40 per cent of Melbourne's bus network. The move contrasts sharply with Queensland's decision to order 630 diesel buses instead, drawing criticism from the Electric Vehicle Council. Priya Sharma Oct 6, 2026