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| Industry | Public Transport |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1850s |
| Founder | Richard Papworth Kefford |
| Website | http://www.kefford.com.au |
Kefford Corporation Pty. Ltd. is a privately owned transport company in Australia. Amongst its businesses, it operates a number of bus routes under contract from the Victorian State Government. The company utilises a number of brands, including Westrans, Eastrans, Benders Buslines and Davis.
History
Early history
The Kefford Corporation was started in the early 1850s by Richard Papworth Kefford.
Recent history
In January 1976, acquired Point Cook - Werribee Passenger Service Pty. Ltd. In December 1981 acquired H. A. Davis Motor Service Pty. Ltd. in Ballarat. In August 1987, acquired the Bono Bus Services in Footscray, Highpoint City, and East Keilor. in January 1988, acquired Sitch Bus Services (Sunshine, North Sunshine, St. Albans, Footscray, Yarraville, Altona, Laverton, and Williamstown), and Sinclair Bus Services (Monash University, Elwood, and Gardenvale). In June 2000, acquired Benders Buslines.
Depots
Current Depots:
- Altona (Westrans)
- Sunshine (Westrans)
- Werribee (Westrans)
- Oakleigh (Eastrans)
- Geelong (Benders)
- Ballarat (Davis)
Acquired Companies
Companies which have been acquired by Kefford Corporation include:
- Point Cook - Werribee Passenger Service
- H. A. Davis Motor Service
- Bono Bus Services
- Sitch Bus Services
- Sinclair Family's Bus Services
- Benders Buslines
Brands
Brands operated by Kefford Corporation include:
See also
References
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