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In May 1995, the Haigh family sold the business to John King with the depot relocated to the Nowra Coaches facility.<ref name=About/><ref>"Ownership Changes" ''Fleetline'' July 1995 page 129</ref>
In May 1995, the Haigh family sold the business to John King with the depot relocated to the Nowra Coaches facility.<ref name=About/><ref>"Ownership Changes" ''Fleetline'' July 1995 page 129</ref>


In June 1996, the Sydney to [[Brisbane Transit Centre|Brisbane]] services of [[Buslines Group|Kirkland's Omnibus Service]] were acquired<ref>"Nowra Coaches" ''Australian Bus Panorama'' issue 12/1 August 1996 page 54</ref> followed in August 1996 by the Sydney to Brisbane services of Lindsay's Coaches.<ref name=About/><ref>"Long Distance Services" ''Fleetline'' November 1996 page 202</ref> Both of these were rebranded as Pioneer Motor Service. In 1997 [[Greyhound Australia|Greyhound Pioneer Australia]] took legal action against to prevent the Pioneer Motor Service being used on the services north of Sydney. This action was successful and the operation was rebranded as Premier Motor Service.<ref name=About/><ref>"Change of Name for Pioneer Motor Service" ''Australian Bus Panorama'' issue 13/3 December 1997 page 29</ref>
In June 1996, the Sydney to [[Brisbane Transit Centre|Brisbane]] services of [[Buslines Group#Ballina Buslines / Northern Rivers Buslines|Kirkland's Bros]] were acquired<ref>"Nowra Coaches" ''Australian Bus Panorama'' issue 12/1 August 1996 page 54</ref> followed in August 1996 by the Sydney to Brisbane services of Lindsay's Coaches.<ref name=About/><ref>"Long Distance Services" ''Fleetline'' November 1996 page 202</ref> Both of these were rebranded as Pioneer Motor Service. In 1997 [[Greyhound Australia|Greyhound Pioneer Australia]] took legal action against to prevent the Pioneer Motor Service being used on the services north of Sydney. This action was successful and the operation was rebranded as Premier Motor Service.<ref name=About/><ref>"Change of Name for Pioneer Motor Service" ''Australian Bus Panorama'' issue 13/3 December 1997 page 29</ref>


In November 1998, services were extended from Eden to [[Melbourne]]<ref>"Express Coach" ''Australian Bus Panorama'' issue February 1999 page 21</ref> This extension ceased on 12 December 2014.<ref>[http://www.edenmagnet.com.au/story/2736365/travellers-left-scrambling-as-bus-service-axed/ Travellers left scrambling as bus service axed] ''Eden Magnet'' 2 December 2014</ref> After a takeover bid for [[Greyhound Australia|Greyhound Pioneer Australia]] was unsuccessful, Premier Motor Service commenced a Brisbane to [[Cairns]] service in August 2000.<ref>"National & Manufacturing" ''Australian Bus Panorama'' October 2000 page 19</ref>
In November 1998, services were extended from Eden to [[Melbourne]]<ref>"Express Coach" ''Australian Bus Panorama'' issue February 1999 page 21</ref> This extension ceased on 12 December 2014.<ref>[http://www.edenmagnet.com.au/story/2736365/travellers-left-scrambling-as-bus-service-axed/ Travellers left scrambling as bus service axed] ''Eden Magnet'' 2 December 2014</ref> After a takeover bid for [[Greyhound Australia|Greyhound Pioneer Australia]] was unsuccessful, Premier Motor Service commenced a Brisbane to [[Cairns]] service in August 2000.<ref>"National & Manufacturing" ''Australian Bus Panorama'' October 2000 page 19</ref>


In August 2008 the [[Lismore, New South Wales|Lismore]] to Brisbane services of Kirkland's Omnibus Service were acquired.<ref name=About/><ref name=ABC6Mar08>[http://www.busnews.com.au/industry-news/0803/kings-kirklands-takeover-opens-routes/ Kings Kirklands Takeover Opens Routes] Australasian Bus & Coach 6 March 2008</ref>
In August 2008 the [[Lismore, New South Wales|Lismore]] to Brisbane services of Kirkland Bros were acquired.<ref name=About/><ref name=ABC6Mar08>[http://www.busnews.com.au/industry-news/0803/kings-kirklands-takeover-opens-routes/ Kings Kirklands Takeover Opens Routes] Australasian Bus & Coach 6 March 2008</ref>


==Premier Illawarra==
==Premier Illawarra==

Revision as of 10:52, 10 June 2015

Premier Transport Group
Premier Illawarra Pressed Metal Corporation bodied Mercedes-Benz O405 in Wollongong in
September 2007
ParentJohn King
FoundedDecember 1987
HeadquartersNowra
Service areaNowra
Wollongong
Gold Coast
Central Queensland
Western Sydney
Service typeBus & coach services
Depots9
OperatorPremier Shoalhaven
Premier Motor Service
Premier Illawarra
Surf City
Premier Queensland
Premier Charters
Hopkinsons
Websitewww.premierms.com.au

The Premier Transport Group is an Australian operator of bus and coach services in New South Wales and Queensland. Its origins can be traced back to December 1987 when John King purchased Nowra Coaches. It has since expanded through a number of acquisitions.

Premier Shoalhaven

In December 1987, John King purchased Nowra Coaches from Bill Gill. Nowra Coaches expanded in August 1988 when the school bus services of Sampson Tours were acquired.[1] An all blue livery was adopted. Following the purchase of Pioneer Motor Service, the turquoise and white livery of the express operator was adopted in the 2000s and the operation rebranded Premier Shoalhaven.

In July 2013, Premier Shoalhaven commenced operating a service between Moss Vale station and Goulburn under contract to NSW TrainLink. It also operates late night services between Bomaderry and Kiama for NSW TrainLink.

Local bus services operated in Nowra still under the Nowra Coaches name:

Premier Motor Service

Pioneer Motor Service commenced operating in August 1929 when Cecil Haigh commenced operating a service from Bomaderry station (Nowra) to Bega via Tilba, Bermagui, Cobargo and Quaama. In 1946 the Bega to Eden service was purchase from Edwards Bus Service. Towns north of Tilba were served by Bartletts Bus Service and Harrisons Motor Service.[2]

In 1962, Pioneer Motor Service purchased Bartletts Bus Service from John A Gilbert resulting in Pioneer Motor Service covering the whole of the South Coast between Nowra and Eden. Harrisons continued to operate the night service until it ceased operating the service in the 1970s. Pioneer Motor Service commenced picking up on the night service also, becoming the sole long distance operator on the South Coast. Following deregulation in the 1990s, Pioneer Motor Service extended its services north to Sydney.[2]

In May 1995, the Haigh family sold the business to John King with the depot relocated to the Nowra Coaches facility.[2][3]

In June 1996, the Sydney to Brisbane services of Kirkland's Bros were acquired[4] followed in August 1996 by the Sydney to Brisbane services of Lindsay's Coaches.[2][5] Both of these were rebranded as Pioneer Motor Service. In 1997 Greyhound Pioneer Australia took legal action against to prevent the Pioneer Motor Service being used on the services north of Sydney. This action was successful and the operation was rebranded as Premier Motor Service.[2][6]

In November 1998, services were extended from Eden to Melbourne[7] This extension ceased on 12 December 2014.[8] After a takeover bid for Greyhound Pioneer Australia was unsuccessful, Premier Motor Service commenced a Brisbane to Cairns service in August 2000.[9]

In August 2008 the Lismore to Brisbane services of Kirkland Bros were acquired.[2][10]

Premier Illawarra

On 14 June 2001, John King purchased the two largest operators in Wollongong, John J Hill and Rutty's Bus Service with 125 buses, and rebranded both as Premier Illawarra.[11][12]

Since 2008, Premier Illawarra's routes have formed Sydney Outer Metropolitan Bus Region 10 in Wollongong's southern suburbs.[13] It operates depots in Shellharbour and Unanderra.

It operates the following routes:[14]

  • 3: Wollongong to Towradgi, Bellambi Point, Corrimal and Balgownie (Loop Service).
  • 6: Wollongong to University of Wollongong
  • 7: Wollongong to Bellambi, Corrimal, Balgownie and Cabbage Tree Lane
  • 8: Wollongong via Balgownie, Corrimal, Bellambi and Towradgi. (Loop Service)
  • 10: Wollongong to Gwynneville, and Keiraville.
  • 11: Wollongong to Coniston, Figtree, Keiraville and University
  • 24: Wollongong to Westfield Figtree via Mangerton.
  • 31: Wollongong to West Dapto via Princes Highway and Dapto.
  • 33: Wollongong to West Dapto, Mount Brown, Compton Street, Koonawarra and Kanahooka
  • 34: Wollongong to Warrawong via Berkeley.
  • 35: Wollongong to Unanderra via West Unanderra
  • 36: Wollongong to Kembla Heights via Unanderra
  • 37: Wollongong Loop via University, Dapto, Shellharbour and Warrawong
  • 39: Wollongong to Westfield Figtree via Mount Keira and Figtree Heights. (Anti-clockwise loop)
  • 41: Dapto to University of Wollongong
  • 43: Port Kembla to Dapto via Kanahooka and Berkeley
  • 51: Wollongong to Oak Flats Rail via Warrawong, Mount Warrigal, Shellharbour Square and Oak Flats
  • 52': Shellharbour Junction Station to Flinders
  • 53: Wollongong to Shellharbour Square via Warrawong, Primbee, Warilla, Shell Cove and Flinders
  • 55a: University of Wollongong (UOW) main campus, North Wollongong Railway Station (weekends only), Wollongong Hospital, CBD, Marine Drive (North Wollongong), UoW Innovation Campus, Fairy Meadow, return to UOW main campus
  • 55c: University of Wollongong (UOW) main campus, Fairy Meadow, UOW Innovation Campus, Marine Drive (North Wollongong), CBD, Wollongong Hospital, North Wollongong Railway Station (weekends only), return to UOW main campus
  • 57: Wollongong Loop via Warrawong, Shellharbour, Dapto and Unanderra
  • 65: North Beach to Port Kembla via Warrawong, Lake Heights and Cringila
  • 71: Shellharbour City to Kiama via Minnamura and Bombo
  • 72: Stockland Shellharbour loop via Barrack Heights and Warilla
  • 76: Shellharbour Village to Albion Park via Albion Park Rail
  • 77: Stockland Shellharbour to Albion Park via Oak Flats

Surf City

In July 2007, the Surf City coach operation on the Gold Coast was purchased.[10]

Premier Queensland

In 2012, Premier Transport Group purchased the business of Busit Queensland with depots in Mackay and Moranbah. It operates school services and contracts for Central Queensland mines including for the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance.[15]

Premier Charters

On 2 February 2015, the business of Green's Northern Coaches, Thirroul was purchased with 18 buses and rebranded as Premier Charters.[16][17] It operates two routes as part of Sydney Outer Metropolitan Bus Region 9 in Wollongong's northern suburbs.[18]

Hopkinsons

On 1 March 2015, the business of Western Sydney charter operator Hopkinsons was purchased.[19]

Further reading

  • Birchmeier, John (2011). Kembla, Keira and around the Lake : a history of Rutty's Bus Service, Wollongong 1925 - 2001. Kingsford. ISBN 9780980627312.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)

References

  1. ^ "Nowra Coaches" Fleetline November 1988 page 276
  2. ^ a b c d e f About Us Nowra Coaches
  3. ^ "Ownership Changes" Fleetline July 1995 page 129
  4. ^ "Nowra Coaches" Australian Bus Panorama issue 12/1 August 1996 page 54
  5. ^ "Long Distance Services" Fleetline November 1996 page 202
  6. ^ "Change of Name for Pioneer Motor Service" Australian Bus Panorama issue 13/3 December 1997 page 29
  7. ^ "Express Coach" Australian Bus Panorama issue February 1999 page 21
  8. ^ Travellers left scrambling as bus service axed Eden Magnet 2 December 2014
  9. ^ "National & Manufacturing" Australian Bus Panorama October 2000 page 19
  10. ^ a b Kings Kirklands Takeover Opens Routes Australasian Bus & Coach 6 March 2008
  11. ^ John's king of the road South Coast Register 19 June 2001
  12. ^ "Private operators" Fleetline July 2001 page 112
  13. ^ Outer Metropolitan Sydney Bus Contract Regions 9 and 10 NSW Government Transport & Infrastructure October 2009
  14. ^ Premier Illawarra Timetables Premier Illawarra
  15. ^ About Us Premier Queensland
  16. ^ Premier Illawarra has taken over Green's Northern Coaches Illawarra Mercury 4 February 2015
  17. ^ "Premier Illawarra acquires Green's Northern Coaches" Australian Bus issue 68 March 2015
  18. ^ Timetables Premier Charters
  19. ^ "Hopkinsons" Australian Bus Panorama issue 30/6 May 2015 page 53
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