History of Fearnes Coaches
Bus Services in Wagga Wagga
In 1916, William James Fearne and William Borlase commenced business in Wagga Wagga as general carriers and charter bus operators. Mr Borlase resigned as a partner in the early twenties and William Fearne then carried on the business. In 1929, the first route and timetable service was commenced between Turvey Park and Docker Street and was extended later to include North Wagga.
In 1937, Mr Clive Fearne purchased the business from his father and remained as managing director until his death in 1989. Mr Garry Fearne then took over the reigns of running the business until his death in 1996. Since then, Garry's wife Audrey has been successfully carrying on the family tradition.
Over the years, Fearnes bus routes have been extended to all sections of the city. Coach tours and charter services have been extended to all parts of Australia. A daily express service between Wagga Wagga and Sydney was introduced in 1988. This was enhanced with the introduction of the "Grasshopper" service to Sydney or Canberra from Junee, Cootamundra, Young & Harden in 1997.
The fleet has increased from one bus in 1916, to a fleet of seventy-five buses and coaches today.
We operate a fleet of luxury coaches, of which the company can be proud, on both charter and touring services, these coaches are fully air-conditioned, restroom equipped, with reclining seats, reading lights, radio & tape decks, videos, mobile phones and most are fitted with seatbelts.
Fearnes Coaches are locally owned and operated, so when planning your next tour...
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