About Ventura Buslines
Moving People Since 1924
Ventura Bus Lines has grown from a one man, one vehicle operator to a significant business with 850 employees and 500 vehicles. Ventura now carries over 25 million passengers per year across Melbourne.
Alternative Fuels
On 1 December 2000, Ventura Bus Lines introduced the first two totally renewable fuelled buses into Australia. These buses operate from 100% Ethanol, made from molasses, a by-product of sugar milling by CSR Distilleries.
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Hybrid Bus
Worlds First Fully Electric Drive Bus - Actively improving Air Quality
In June 2009, Ventura introduced an electric bus onto the streets of Melbourne. This bus is unique as it uses technology never used before.
The bus is driven by electric motors that are connected to two battery banks. These batteries are recharged through regenerative energy from braking and forward motion of the bus.
To ensure the batteries do not drop below a certain parameter a small 2 litre Volkswagen car engine is onboard to top the batteries up.
Ventura's electric bus appears to be a typical city low floor bus, seating 42 with a carrying capacity of 68. The smooth, quiet and comfortable ride consumes less fuel than conventional buses therefore producing a significant reduction in global emissions.
Contact Us
HEAD OFFICE - NORTH FITZROY DEPOT
North Fitzroy, VIC
Australia 3068
Clifton Hill, VIC
Australia 3068
Fax: (+61 3) 9482 2559
OAKLEIGH DEPOT
South Oakleigh, VIC
Australia 3167
Fax: (+61 3) 9570 8157
KNOXFIELD DEPOT
Knoxfield, VIC
Australia 3180
Fax: (+61 3) 9764 2754
DONCASTER DEPOT
Doncaster, VIC
Australia 3108
Fax: (+61 3) 9840 0080
CROYDON DEPOT
Croydon, VIC
Australia 3136
Fax: (+61 3) 9723 2466
MONBULK DEPOT
Monbulk, VIC
Australia 3793
Fax: (+61 3) 9752 1804
IVANHOE DEPOT
West Heidelberg, VIC
Australia 3081
Fax: (+61 3) 9459 8917
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK & ENQUIRIES
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pmPhone:(+61 3) 9488 2100
enquiries@venturabus.com.au
CHARTER
Phone:(+61 3) 9575 4820Fax: (+61 3) 9570 8157
Email: charter@venturabus.com.au
Web: www.venturacoaches.com.au