Mine Bus Knowledge Centre
Straight-talking guides on choosing, planning and running mine buses — written for the people who buy and operate them. Grouped by where you are: making the call, planning the fleet, then keeping it on the road.
Choosing the correct crew bus
A buyer's framework for choosing the correct mine crew bus — by crew, terrain and commercial model.
Read article →How many people fit in a mine bus?
Mine bus capacity ranges from 19 to 61 seats — choosing the right size cuts your vehicle movements.
Read article →Mine bus total cost of ownership
How to think about mine bus total cost of ownership — beyond the purchase price.
Read article →How long does a mine bus last?
Mine bus lifespan depends on duty cycle, maintenance and the operating environment — here's what drives it.
Read article →Diesel vs electric mine buses
A practical comparison of diesel and electric mine buses across cost, range and charging.
Read article →Underground vs surface mine buses
The differences between underground and surface mine buses — and how to spec each.
Read article →Workforce Transport Planning Guide
Turn headcount, shifts, distance and roads into the right compliant fleet and commercial model.
Read article →Shutdown Transport Planning Guide
Size and time crew transport for a shutdown or turnaround, step by step.
Read article →How to tender for mine buses
What procurement teams should put in a mine bus tender to get comparable, compliant bids.
Read article →Mine bus maintenance schedules
A practical guide to mine bus maintenance schedules and what keeps a fleet reliable.
Read article →Mine bus safety checklist
A practical mine bus safety checklist for daily pre-start and periodic inspection.
Read article →How to reduce mine bus downtime
Practical ways to reduce mine bus downtime and protect your shift schedule.
Read article →Spec your mine bus fleet
Tell us your site, commodity, roster and dates — we'll recommend the right bus, confirm the mine-spec equipment and price both purchase and hire.