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Ventura passengers can travel for free on all our buses across Victoria from Tuesday, 31 March to Thursday, 30 April. You don’t need to tap on or off, but if you do, you won’t be charged. Free travel applies to trips solely within Victoria (exceptions include travel to Albury, Mount Gambier and Deniliquin). Airport buses, ferries, and privately-run services are excluded.

Myki passes will not be charged during this period and will automatically be extended before paid travel resumes. For regional services, no ticket or Myki is required, though some coach seat reservations are still needed at zero cost to manage capacity. Already booked tickets during this period can be refunded online via V/Line or at staffed stations.

For full details, visit the Victorian Government announcement.

Ventura recently hosted its Women at the Wheel Employment Open Day, welcoming women from across Melbourne to explore a career behind the wheel. The event provided participants with the opportunity to meet our team, learn about paid training pathways and experience what it’s like to drive with Ventura.

Strong interest and engagement highlighted the growing number of women choosing a rewarding career in bus driving.

Interested in starting your journey with Ventura? Explore our driver opportunities and training programs today.

Phone (03) 9771 4366 or email recruitment@venturabus.com.au

Ventura has partnered with innovative technology platform Hailo to introduce a new way for passengers to connect with their bus. The Hailo app allows passengers to digitally “hail” their bus in real time, letting drivers know where they are waiting and if they require assistance.

Designed with accessibility at its core, the technology supports passengers of all abilities and creates a more inclusive, reliable and connected public transport experience for the community.

Find out more: venturabus.com.au/hailo/

Ventura has announced that it will acquire Melbourne-based Crown Coaches, a highly regarded operator specialising in school and corporate charter services. The transaction is pending ACCC and FIRB approval.

The acquisition will expand Ventura’s operational footprint in Victoria, adding approximately 150 buses, including 10 electric buses, to its fleet. All Crown Coaches employees will be offered employment, ensuring continuity and stability for staff and customers.

The Crown Coaches brand will continue operating under Ventura’s umbrella, maintaining existing service relationships while strengthening Melbourne’s transport capacity and supporting the transition to zero-emission buses.

Public transport is now free for thousands of people in Victoria. Passengers under 18 can access free travel on trains, trams and buses anywhere in Victoria. More than 650,000 seniors, along with carers and disability support pensioners, can also travel free on weekends across the state.

Find out more at transport.vic.gov.au

You’ll start seeing Ventura buses featuring the new Transport Victoria logo as PTV transitions into a single transport brand. Operator logos are being replaced with a unified block-letter design to create a simpler and more consistent look across the network.

With all 12 Ventura depots taking part, our team proudly supported The Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal, helping bring support and hope to local families across our communities.

Ventura announced a partnership with the Doveton Football & Netball Club, supporting grassroots sport and strengthening community connection.
This partnership reinforces Ventura’s commitment to local engagement and community pride.

Ventura is proud to support the SmackTalk Prevention Movement and the Unplug24 Challenge, initiatives focused on raising awareness and preventing sexual extortion and suicide.

The Unplug24 Challenge highlights the importance of digital responsibility and community support.