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Metropolitan Bus Services Contract Awarded to Ventura Bus Lines

Expires in 1y 9moExpires Thu, 29 June 2028
Awarded 30 June 201810y term · 83% elapsed

About

The Department of Transport awarded a contract to Ventura Bus Lines for the operation of Melbourne bus services.

Insight

This contract reflects the Victorian Government's ongoing consolidation of public transport operations under long-term agreements with established operators.

Value
$1,907,000,000.00
State
VIC
Category
Transport & Logistics

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