| Forster Bus Service | |
| Parent: | Deane family |
| Headquarters: | Forster |
| Service Area: | Mid North Coast |
| Service Type: | Bus services |
| Routes: | 42 |
| Depots: | 4 |
| Fleet: | 42 (December 2014) |
| Website: | www.forsterbus.com.au |
Forster Bus Service was an Australian bus company operating route bus services on the New South Wales Mid North Coast.
On 20 April 1979, GL & J Nixon purchased Forster Bus Service from Charlie Brown with six buses. In November 1981, the business of D&W Thomas of Bungwahl was acquired with three buses. By March 1990, the fleet had grown to 19.[1] [2]
In November 1990, the business of JJ & CJ Sultana of Dyers Crossing was purchased with four buses.[3]
In 1999, the business was purchased by the Deane family, former proprietors of Sydney operators Clipper Tours, Deanes Coaches and Southtrans.[4] On 1 June 2011, the Wisely's Bus & Coach Service of Wingham was purchased. In October 2011, a service to Sydney commenced after Busways ceased operating a similar service. It ceased on 30 March 2013.[5] [6] In October 2015, the business was sold to the Buslines Group.[7]
As at December 2014, the fleet comprised 42 buses.[8]