Melbourne Charter Bus and Tourism Business
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Details
| Location | Dandenong South, VIC 3175 |
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Business Details
| Business Type | Charter Bus |
|---|---|
| Established | 2019 (7 years operating) |
Weekly Gross
$14,000
Annual Revenue
$700,000
Annual Profit
$217,000
| Fleet Size | 1 vehicle |
|---|---|
| Staff Count | 2 |
| Contract Type | Non-exclusive |
| Contract Length | 12 months remaining |
| Training Included | Yes |
| Reason for Sale | Relocation |
| Goodwill | $174,000 |
| Principal Contractor | Corporate + tourism + school contracts |
Description
Established charter bus and tourism transport business based in Melbourne, servicing a diverse mix of corporate clients, schools, tourism operators, and community groups. This multi-vehicle operation has a strong brand presence and loyal repeat client base.
Business History:
Founded 12 years ago with a single minibus, this business has grown into a 4-vehicle fleet with 3 employed drivers and a diverse revenue mix. The business has weathered the post-COVID recovery and is now trading at pre-pandemic levels with strong forward bookings.
Fleet:
- 2022 Yutong ZK6122 58-seat luxury coach (approximately 120,000km, leather seats, USB, climate control)
- 2020 Hino RN8J 48-seat coach (approximately 190,000km)
- 2019 Toyota Coaster 21-seat minibus (approximately 140,000km)
- 2018 Mercedes Sprinter 12-seat minibus (approximately 160,000km, VIP specification)
Revenue Streams:
- Corporate events and transfers: 35% of revenue
- School excursions and camps: 25%
- Winery tours (Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula): 20%
- Community groups and sporting teams: 15%
- Airport transfers and ad-hoc charters: 5%
Financial Performance:
- Weekly gross: $14,000 (averaged across seasonal peaks and troughs)
- Driver wages (3 FT): approximately $3,600/week
- Fuel: approximately $1,800/week
- Insurance: approximately $700/week
- Vehicle maintenance: approximately $650/week
- Marketing and website: approximately $300/week
- Office/admin: approximately $200/week
- Rego: approximately $250/week
- Net profit (owner manages + drives premium charters): approximately $6,500/week
- Annual net: approximately $338,000
Online Presence:
- Professional website with online booking and payment
- Strong Google reviews (4.8 stars, 200+ reviews)
- Active social media presence
- Top Google ranking for multiple charter bus search terms in Melbourne
Growth Opportunities:
- Add a second luxury coach for the growing corporate market
- Develop package deals with wineries and accommodation providers
- NDIS transport is an untapped market
- Conference and convention transfers (Melbourne Convention Centre)
Reason for Sale: Owner has been offered a senior role at a national tourism company.
Training: 4-week comprehensive handover covering bookings management, client relationships, driver management, and operational compliance.
Business History:
Founded 12 years ago with a single minibus, this business has grown into a 4-vehicle fleet with 3 employed drivers and a diverse revenue mix. The business has weathered the post-COVID recovery and is now trading at pre-pandemic levels with strong forward bookings.
Fleet:
- 2022 Yutong ZK6122 58-seat luxury coach (approximately 120,000km, leather seats, USB, climate control)
- 2020 Hino RN8J 48-seat coach (approximately 190,000km)
- 2019 Toyota Coaster 21-seat minibus (approximately 140,000km)
- 2018 Mercedes Sprinter 12-seat minibus (approximately 160,000km, VIP specification)
Revenue Streams:
- Corporate events and transfers: 35% of revenue
- School excursions and camps: 25%
- Winery tours (Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula): 20%
- Community groups and sporting teams: 15%
- Airport transfers and ad-hoc charters: 5%
Financial Performance:
- Weekly gross: $14,000 (averaged across seasonal peaks and troughs)
- Driver wages (3 FT): approximately $3,600/week
- Fuel: approximately $1,800/week
- Insurance: approximately $700/week
- Vehicle maintenance: approximately $650/week
- Marketing and website: approximately $300/week
- Office/admin: approximately $200/week
- Rego: approximately $250/week
- Net profit (owner manages + drives premium charters): approximately $6,500/week
- Annual net: approximately $338,000
Online Presence:
- Professional website with online booking and payment
- Strong Google reviews (4.8 stars, 200+ reviews)
- Active social media presence
- Top Google ranking for multiple charter bus search terms in Melbourne
Growth Opportunities:
- Add a second luxury coach for the growing corporate market
- Develop package deals with wineries and accommodation providers
- NDIS transport is an untapped market
- Conference and convention transfers (Melbourne Convention Centre)
Reason for Sale: Owner has been offered a senior role at a national tourism company.
Training: 4-week comprehensive handover covering bookings management, client relationships, driver management, and operational compliance.
Features
2x Coaches
Mini Bus
School Contract
Charter Bookings
Work / Contract Details
Charter bus business based in Melbourne servicing corporate events, school excursions, winery tours, sporting events. Fleet of 4 buses (12-58 seats). Strong online presence and repeat client base. Owner + 3 employees.
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