Kiwi Bus Builders

Kiwi Bus Builders
Founded1993
Headquarters
Tauranga
Key people
Richard Drummond (MD)
ProductsBus & coach bodies
Websitekiwibus.co.nz

Kiwi Bus Builders[1] is a New Zealand bus bodybuilder based in Tauranga.

History

Kiwi Bus Builders-bodied Volvo B11R in Rotorua in April 2014, operating a Nakedbus service

Kiwi Bus Builders was established in 1993. It has built bus and coach bodies for many operators including Go Bus Transport, NZ Bus and Tranzit Coachlines.[2][3][4]

In 2011, Kiwi Bus Builders entered an agreement with Alexander Dennis to assemble 120 Enviro200 buses for NZ Bus.[5][6][7] This was followed by an order for a further 40.[8]

References

  1. ^ Companies Office extract company 580572 Kiwi Bus Builders Limited
  2. ^ Go Bus Australian Bus Fleet Lists
  3. ^ NZ Bus Australian Bus Fleet Lists
  4. ^ Tranzit Coachlines Australian Bus Fleet Lists
  5. ^ 120 Enviro200s on the way to New Zealand Bus & Coach Professional 11 January 2011
  6. ^ Enviro buses roll into town Bay of Plenty Times 27 June 2011
  7. ^ New NZ Buses 90% Greener and Cleaner Alexander Dennis 29 June 2011
  8. ^ ADL wins Kiwi follow on Bus & Coach Professional 1 July 2011