Green's Northern Coaches
Australian transport company
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Green's Northern Coaches[1] was an Australian bus company operating services in Wollongong.
| Parent | Rod Green |
|---|---|
| Commenced operation | August 1973 |
| Ceased operation | February 2015 |
| Headquarters | Thirroul |
| Service area | Wollongong |
| Service type | Bus operator |
| Routes | 2 |
| Depots | 2 |
| Fleet | 18 (February 2015) |
| Website | www.greensnortherncoaches.com.au |
History
In August 1973, Rod Green purchased route 2 Wollongong - Stanwell Park from Hill's Bus Service with six buses.[2] On 1 January 1992, the Helensburgh Bus Service business was purchased from Colin Crossley with route 15 Helensburgh - Stanwell Park with five buses.[3] In February 2015, the business was sold to the Premier Transport Group and rebranded Premier Charters.[4]
Services
From 2008 until February 2015, Green's services were part of Sydney Outer Metropolitan Bus Region 9.[5]
Green's operated 2 routes in the northern suburbs of Wollongong and the southern part of the Royal National Park:
- 2: Stanwell Park - Wollongong[6]
- 15: Helensburgh station - Stanwell Park[7]
Fleet
As at February 2015, the fleet consisted of 18 buses and coaches.[2] The fleet livery was green and white. In 2011, the Transport for NSW white and blue livery was adopted for route buses.
Depots
Green's operated depots in Helensburgh and Thirroul.