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We set aside conventional limitations, approach problems with fresh eyes and manufacture innovative buses and coaches.

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Why choose GBV?

Superior Buses and Coaches

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With advanced materials and processes, we offer increased safety and reliability with our buses and coaches.

Cutting Edge Technology

With state-of-the-art design technology, we bring high levels of flexibility to the design phase.

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We use recyclable materials to build our vehicles and innovate to produce the most energy efficient buses and coaches.

Latest News

News and updates from Global Bus Ventures

New Zealand’s First Hydrogen Bus is Officially Launched

By Trevor | March 31, 2021

New Zealand’s first hydrogen fuel cell bus was officially launched yesterday at Ports of Auckland by Minister of Transport Michael Wood and the Mayor of Auckland Phil Goff. Global Bus Ventures is proud to have designed and built the bus that provides operators with a long range, fast refueling, zero emissions option.   We are committed…

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New Zealand’s first fuel cell bus being tested at GBV

By Trevor | January 26, 2021

We are very excited to be testing not only New Zealand’s first hydrogen fuel cell bus, but the first ever fuel cell bus designed and manufactured in New Zealand. Hydrogen fuel cell buses use a fuel cell to convert hydrogen gas to electricity and the only emissions are pure water. This technology is ideally suited…

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New Canterbury Livery revealed

By Trevor | September 9, 2020

Global Bus Ventures is proud to have completed the prototype vehicle in the new Canterbury livery.  The teal livery and distinctive panel design is to be phased in over the next two years.  Further information is available at https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/122703591/the-big-teal-reveal-new-colour-branding-for-canterburys-bus-network

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GBV awarded contract to build Hydrogen Bus

By Trevor | September 6, 2019

Global Bus Ventures is pleased to announce it has been awarded a contract with Auckland Transport to supply a 3 axle Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) vehicle, to be used as part of the Ports of Auckland hydrogen fuel production and refuelling plant trial. Interest in hydrogen is at an all-time high around the world, due…

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ABC Profiles GBV

By Trevor | August 30, 2019

Global Bus Ventures was recently profiled by Australian publication ABC.  The full ABC article is available at https://www.busnews.com.au/industry-news/1908/at-the-cutting-edge-global-bus-ventures

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First NZ built 2550 wide Five star coach

By Global Bus Ventures | February 18, 2019

In December 2018 Global Bus Ventures displayed the first NZ built 2550 wide Five-star coach at the Auckland Branch Bus & Coach Association Christmas lunch. The added 50mm has substantially increased the aisle width and coupled with sloping floors to the rear which allows each passenger to look over the seat in front, this coach…

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