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NSW BUS RALLY
BUS BUSINESSES RALLY NSW PARLIAMENT More than 50 family owned and independent buses circled NSW state parliament recently in a rally to highlight their pandemic-induced plight and lobby for a government rescue package.
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eld on September 16, Australian Family Owned Bus Companies group spokesman Rod Williams, who owns Near or Far Bus & Coach in the Blue Mountains, says he was pleased with the turnout and show of solidarity from companies from Sydney and the surrounding area, as well as places as far afield as Canberra, Newcastle and Kempsey. “It’s a phenomenal effort,” Williams said. “There’s obviously a lot of pain out there.” Arranged to police requirements, the convoy of 53 vehicles was a peaceful demonstration representing regional and city bus operators, their staff and service providers, with buses tooting horns past Parliament House, organisers explain.
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