About us

About Keolis

Keolis has been operating Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore bus services since 2021. 

In addition to operating public bus services, Keolis also operates the popular Keoride On Demand service, which has been servicing customers in the northern part of the peninsula since 2017.

Keolis is a leading private provider of multi-modal public transport in Australia.

Keolis employs more than 3,500 people and delivers public transport services across Sydney, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and regional South and Western Australia.

Our operations bring together the global expertise of the Keolis Group with deep local knowledge across Australia and New Zealand. This combination enables us to deliver high‑quality services and integrated mobility solutions that respond to the needs of the communities we serve.

As part of the global Keolis Group, we work closely with public transport authorities to make shared mobility a valuable asset for cities and communities. Internationally, Keolis is recognised for its leadership in multimodal transport, integrating diverse networks and developing new forms of shared and customised mobility that respond to local needs.

With operations in 16 countries across four continents, Keolis brings deep global experience in planning, operating and maintaining complex transport systems that move millions of people every day.

Read more about our vision and mission here.

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About Keolis Northern Beaches & Lower North Shore

Keolis was awarded an eight-year contract in May 2021 by Transport for New South Wales to operate and maintain bus services in the Northern Beaches and the Lower North Shore from 31 October 2021 to October 2029.

Keolis works closely with Transport for NSW to deliver a range of initiatives to further enhance the journey experience of customers, across all aspects of the service.

Over the course of the contract Keolis will introduce more than 290 electric buses to the network, delivering more sustainable transport options for the local community from three newly electrified depots in Brookvale, Mona Vale, and Neutral Bay

The popular On Demand transport service known as Keoride remains a permanent part of the network.

We are committed to continually listening to the community in order to optimise our services to best suit your evolving needs.

Accreditation

Keolis Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore Bus Services, prioritises the safety of our customers and employees above all else.

As a commitment to continuous improvement, Keolis Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore Bus Services, is undertaking a review of the Business Management System, our integrated management system for health, safety, quality, and environment against the following International Standards Organisation (ISO) management standards:

  • ISO9001 Quality Management System
  • ISO14001 Environmental Management System
  • ISO45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System
  • ISO55001 Asset Management System

Keolis Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore Bus Services will work toward achieving certification against each standard to ensure international benchmarking against best practice is achieved.

Keolis Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore Bus Services is accredited against the following:

  • Bus Operator Accreditation Scheme (BOAS)
  • Advanced Fatigue Management

Our fleet

Our fleet of over 400 vehicles is clean, modern and equipped with comforts including powerful air conditioning, tinted windows and plush seating.

All our vehicles are routinely checked internally and externally for safety assurance and reliability.

All our vehicles have on board CCTV to ensure our passengers’ safety, plus live GPS tracking for additional peace of mind.

Most importantly, our entire route bus fleet is wheelchair accessible, which wheelchair accessible vehicle options also available for our On Demand services.