Our History

60 years
of excellence as
Brisbane’s top
bus company

During our 60 years of operation, the company has experienced growth as a result of responsible and market leading business practices. These practices were formally acknowledged by the Queensland Bus Industry Council and contributed to our company being awarded Employer of the Year. We are positioned well within the bus industry and have ensured the company’s brand is well known in South East Queensland.

Our milestones

1950

Our founder, Bill Mitchell, established a Tamborine bus route between Brisbane and the Gold Coast Hinterland. Soon after, Charter Coaches was founded as an evolution of this, reflecting our growing ambition and capabilities.
1965

Charter Coaches officially decides to refocus its business and re-brand itself into Brisbane Bus Lines.
1984

Brisbane Bus Lines moves to a new, larger depot in Enoggera with greater facilities, where we remain today.
2000

Brisbane Bus Lines team take part in the Sydney Olympics.
2013

Brisbane Bus Lines retire & replace 10 articulated buses.
2018

Brisbane Bus Lines team take part in the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
2020

Our team moves into a new purpose-built administration building on the depot site at Enoggera.
2024

Cashless ticketing is commenced on all timetabled school services.