ComfortDelGro Australia (CDC)

ComfortDelGro's presence in the UK has significantly expanded. Our sister company and wholly-owned subsidiary of ComfortDelGro, CityFleet Networks, is acquiring Addison Lee — London’s leading premium private hire, courier, and black taxi provider—for £269.1 million (AUD$528 million). On completion, the 7,500 drivers and 5,000 vehicles of the Addison Lee network will join CityFleet Networks’ existing private hire and black taxi fleets elsewhere in the UK. This addition will grow ComfortDelGro’s global taxi and private hire network to over 34,000 vehicles. In addition to operating CityFleet Networks in several locations across the UK, ComfortDelGro provides pre-planned and on-demand ground transportation to businesses, as well as private and ride-share transfers to airports, bus and train stations and ports through its recently acquired business, CMAC. The Group also owns and operates Metroline buses and Westbus coaches in London, Adventure Travel buses and coaches in Wales, as well as the Megabus, Scottish Citylink and Irish Citylink inter-city coach services. #teamcomfortdelgro

Assaults on bus drivers are unacceptable. Every bus driver deserves to go to work and return home safely at the end of the day. The NT government's proposed legislation of minimum mandatory sentences for attacks on frontline workers acknowledges the value of bus drivers and other essential workers that Australians depend on. We welcome these efforts to protect our drivers and encourage other jurisdictions to do the same.

Well done to CDC NSW, taking home the safety award at this year's BusNSW awards. They were commended for going beyond compliance and setting a new benchmark in the transport sector. This award recognises community-level partnerships and proactive initiatives that benefit drivers, passengers and all road users. These include: - Collaborating with 'Youth Off The Streets' and youth justice to promote respect on buses - Implementing their in-house Safe & Sound Training Program for enhanced conflict management - Introducing an in-bus duress alert system for driver safety - Pioneering AI-powered guardian driver fatigue management since 2019 Congratulations to the hard-working team who are leading the way in creating safer and more respectful bus journeys. #teamcomfortdelgro #nationalsafeworkmonth

Another exciting milestone for zero emission buses - this time in regional NSW. Last week the team at CDC Canberra were joined by the media to launch Phase 2 of the Zero Emission Bus trial with Transport for NSW. During this 18-month trial, CDC Canberra and CDC NSW will operate three buses in Queanbeyan and one in Narrabri. Hundreds of school students will be transported each day during the trial. This is an exciting opportunity for CDC to explore how these innovative buses can shape the future of sustainable transport, especially in our regional communities. Read more about the trial here: https://loom.ly/_i37J6M #ZEBTrial #SustainableTransport

It's not just about being in the community. It's about being part of the community. We Care for our communities and strive to make new connections and give back to the communities that we serve. These stories provided an insight into this commitment. Every connection we make is made stronger by the values that define us. #WeCare #teamcomfortdelgro

ComfortDelGro is one of the world's leading multi-modal mobility companies and its operations in Singapore are an example of the company's extensive capability. Across this global city and nation-state, ComfortDelGro operates an expansive public transport network of buses and rail, along with point-to-point options such as taxis and private-hire cars, and a range of private transport services. Beyond transportation, their complementary businesses — ranging from vehicle inspection and testing to electric vehicle charging and automotive engineering — further strengthen and expand their capability. In Singapore, ComfortDelGro: - is the largest taxi operator with a fleet of more than 8,700 taxis, - is the leading bus and rail operator with a fleet of over 3,000 buses and 83km of rail network, - owns the largest vehicle maintenance and repair workshop, - manages seven vehicle inspection centres, and - operates over 900 charging points across more than 290 locations. There are many more great journeys ahead for ComfortDelGro in Singapore and around the world.

Traditionally a male-dominated career, CDC Victoria is proud to be part of a new initiative to see more women getting behind the wheel of a bus. A new program by the Victorian Government aims to see 300 new female drivers on the road over the next three years with $550,000 invested by the Government. An additional $7,500 scholarship is also being offered to 20 women to fund bus mechanic apprenticeships. As one of three operators chosen to deliver this initiative, CDC Victoria brings a wealth of experience in promoting gender diversity. Our successful Driven Women program has already paved the way, inspiring and equipping women to pursue fulfilling careers in the bus industry. This new government-backed project allows us to build on our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace and fostering equal opportunities in public transport. We look forward to sharing with you inspiring stories of our new recruits over the coming months.

October is National Safe Work Month – a time to commit to a safe and healthy workplace. The theme for this year is ‘safety is everyone’s business’. This is a theme that resonates deeply with us at ComfortDelGro Australia, as we believe it’s everyone’s responsibility to make health and safety in the workplace a priority. This month, we will be undertaking a variety of activities to encourage everyone to uphold the highest standards of safety and look after their own health, safety and wellbeing, including breaking down the Workplace Health & Safety basics that everyone should know, talking about the fundamentals of risk management, and sharing ways to keep active on the job. #SafetyIsOurBusiness

Recycling takes many forms with benefits beyond the environment. CDC Victoria recently donated 2 additional training buses to the team at Fire Rescue Victoria that are being used for accident rescue drills and emergency procedures. This makes it a total of 6 buses they have donated to date, with more on the horizon. This collaboration is about enhancing the training capabilities of FRV and strengthening emergency response services in our region. We hope to continue our efforts to reduce, reuse, recycle, and in this case repurpose our older assets for a bigger cause.

It's wonderful to celebrate staff milestones and this is a big one! 🎉 This month, Peter from CDC NT clocks up 30 years with us. As a bus driver in the Northern Territory, Peter’s dedication and commitment to his role have touched the lives of countless passengers. Originally from East Timor, Peter was seeking a secure role that would allow him to apply his experience with heavy vehicles, having driven trucks in his home country. Despite a language barrier, he was drawn to the job because of the stability it offered and the opportunity to connect with people daily. Now, 30 years on, Peter is CDC’s longest serving employee in the Northern Territory. Want to hear more about Peter’s experiences and what it’s like driving through the NT? Read about it here: https://loom.ly/LXKP3dE