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- ↑ New bus contracts to drive improved services Transport for NSW 24 October 2019
- ↑ Transdev John Holland JV Sets Pathway To Greener Connections In Sydney's Eastern Suburbs Transdev 26 November 2021
- ↑ Sydney Region 9 bus contract secured: John Holland-Transdev Australasian Bus & Coach 26 November 2021