Active safety & ADAS
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Lane-departure & forward-collision warning
- Blind-spot & 360° camera monitoring
- Driver-fatigue & distraction monitoring
- Alcohol-interlock ignition (Dräger)
- Seat-belt monitoring on every seat
Mine Spec & Compliance
Built to pass
Built to pass
site induction
There is no single national mine-spec standard. Each state regulates mining safety differently, and operators like Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue layer their own site specs on top. We build to the standards your HSE team audits against — and hand over the documentation to prove it.
A road-legal coach isn't a mine bus. We do the whole fit-out in-house — including the hard compliance work most won't touch: seat-belt monitoring, integrated safety systems, alcohol interlocks and custom dust-sealing. If your site spec calls for it, we build it in.
The standards we build to
Cited by number, not just badged "mine-spec"
Engineering and HSE buyers want certainty. Every MineBus build references the applicable Australian Design Rules and Standards — so first-time site entry is the expectation, not the hope.
ADR 59
Omnibus Rollover Strength
Superstructure engineered to withstand rollover forces and maintain a residual survival space for seated occupants — the rollover benchmark for buses and coaches.
ADR 68/01
Occupant Protection in Buses
Three-point seatbelts, seat and anchorage strength, plus seatbelt-awareness reminders at every passenger seat — mandatory for new bus models from 1 Nov 2026. MineBus builds are ready now.
ADR 80/04
Emissions (Euro 6)
Current diesel drivelines meet ADR 80/04 / Euro 6 emissions, keeping your fleet compliant and site-acceptable for the long term.
AS 5062
Vehicle Fire Protection
Engine-bay fire-suppression provisions aligned to AS 5062 — the standard Australian mining cites for fire protection on mobile and heavy plant.
Specific configuration and certification are confirmed per build and per site. MineBus references these standards as the baseline for mine-spec configuration.
Standard mine kit
Fitted before it leaves the floor
A complete site-safety package, configured to your operator's requirements. Options are added to suit individual mine specs.
- Fire-suppression-ready engine bay (AS 5062 aligned)
- 2.5 kg / 4.5 kg fire extinguishers & first-aid kit
- 3-point seatbelts on every seat with belt-awareness alarms
- Lockable battery & start isolators (lock-out / tag-out ready)
- Reversing camera(s), roof beacons & reverse alarm
- UHF two-way radio & roof aerial provisions
- High-vis livery, reflective tape & call-sign signage
- Wheel-nut indicators, wheel chocks & safety triangles
- Dust sealing, upgraded filtration & heat-rated cooling
- Reinforced underbody & corrosion-resistant components
- Illuminated entry steps, wide aisle & clearly marked emergency exits
- Wide-angle mirrors & sightlines configured for pit and laydown areas
Options on request
Genuine OEM 4×4Bull barStoneguards
Cargo barrierToiletGPS / telematics
Tyre pressure monitoringDräger alcohol interlockFatigue monitoring
360° cameraIn-cabin & road CCTVAir suspension
In our workshop
Real mine-spec fitment, done in-house
Not stock photos — actual compliance and safety kit going into buses on our floor: fire suppression, cameras, alcohol interlocks and fatigue systems, fitted and documented by Bus Stop Sales.
Active safety & driver assist
Every layer of protection a site engineer looks for
Beyond the passive mine kit, our platforms carry the active-safety and driver-assist systems that keep a loaded crew bus out of trouble on haul roads and in congested pit areas — specified to each model and site.
Braking, stability & ride
- ABS / EBS with electronic stability control
- Traction control on loose surfaces
- Hill-hold & anti-rollaway alarm
- Electronic park brake (model-dependent)
- Air suspension & kerb kneeling options
- Tyre-pressure monitoring & alarm
Comms & fleet integration
- UHF two-way, ready for site channels
- GPS / telematics for tracking & utilisation
- Integrates with mine fleet-management systems
- In-cabin & road-facing CCTV with recording
- Electrics laid out for fast pre-start checks
- Fault isolation & lock-out / tag-out ready
Active-safety and driver-assist availability varies by platform and model year — we confirm the exact system list against your chosen bus and site requirements.
Why operators choose MineBus
More than a mine-spec badge
Plenty of coaches can be dressed up to look mine-ready. These are the things that actually move a crew across an Australian site — and that most alternatives simply can't offer.
Genuine OEM 4×4
Factory Isuzu 4×4 on NPS and FTS — real high/low range for wet, off-sealed haul roads and remote access, not a highway coach with taller tyres.
LR-licence options
Configurations your existing crew can drive on an LR licence — easier rostering and lower cost to keep buses moving on site.
Buy or hire
Own it outright, finance it, or hire through RedRentals — short-term for shutdowns or long-term across a campaign. Match the commercial model to the job.
Built & fitted in Australia
End-to-end mine fit-out in-house by Bus Stop Sales — 50+ years of Australian bus building behind every unit, configured to your operator's build sheet.
Isuzu behind you
Built on Australia's best-selling truck brand — the most extensive dealer, parts and service network in the country, so support is never far from site.
Parts & field service
Genuine parts warehoused locally and factory-trained technicians across five states, with field service that follows the bus onto site.
Site-by-site
We know the operator specs
Rio differs from BHP differs from Fortescue. We translate each operator's requirements into a build sheet, so the bus that arrives is the bus that gets through the gate.
Tell us the site
Operator, mine and the gate requirements you have to meet. If you're not sure, we'll help you confirm them.
We build the spec
We configure the platform, mine kit and documentation to match — referencing the applicable ADR and AS standards.
It passes first time
Your bus arrives induction-ready with the paperwork your HSE team needs, minimising mobilisation delays.
Compliance, sorted
Send us your site spec
We'll confirm the requirements, build to them and document it. One less thing between you and a moving crew.