Green's Northern Coaches
| Parent | Rod Green |
|---|---|
| Commenced operation | August 1973 |
| Ceased operation | February 2015 |
| Headquarters | Thirroul |
| Service area | Wollongong |
| Service type | Bus operator |
| Routes | 2 |
| Depots | 2 |
| Fleet | 18 (February 2015) |
| Website | www.greensnortherncoaches.com.au |
Green's Northern Coaches[1] was an Australian bus company operating services in Wollongong.
History
[edit]In August 1973, Rod Green purchased route 2 Wollongong - Stanwell Park from Hill's Bus Service with six buses.[2] On 1 January 1992, the Helensburgh Bus Service business was purchased from Colin Crossley with route 15 Helensburgh - Stanwell Park with five buses.[3] In February 2015, the business was sold to the Premier Transport Group and rebranded Premier Charters.[4]
Services
[edit]From 2008 until February 2015, Green's services were part of Sydney Outer Metropolitan Bus Region 9.[5]
Green's operated 2 routes in the northern suburbs of Wollongong and the southern part of the Royal National Park:
- 2: Stanwell Park - Wollongong[6]
- 15: Helensburgh station - Stanwell Park[7]
Fleet
[edit]As at February 2015, the fleet consisted of 18 buses and coaches.[2] The fleet livery was green and white. In 2011, the Transport for NSW white and blue livery was adopted for route buses.
Depots
[edit]Green's operated depots in Helensburgh and Thirroul.
References
[edit]- ^ Vagone Pty Ltd Australian Securities & Investments Commission
- ^ a b Green's Northern Coaches Australian Bus Fleet Lists
- ^ "Routes, timetables and services" Fleetline issue 211 February 1993 page 35
- ^ Premier Illawarra has taken over Green's Northern Coaches Illawarra Mercury 4 February 2015
- ^ Outer Metropolitan Sydney Bus Contract Regions 9 and 10 Archived 14 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine NSW Government Transport & Infrastructure October 2009
- ^ Route 2 timetable Green's Northern Coaches 29 January 2013
- ^ Route 15 timetable Green's Northern Coaches 20 October 2013