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
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.[4]
Services
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
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 New South Wales white and blue livery was adopted for route buses.
Depots
Green's operated depots in Helensburgh and Thirroul.
References
- ↑ Vagone Pty Ltd Australian Securities & Investments Commission
- 1 2 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 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