For Yutong’s Western Australian operations, 2024 was a landmark year. While overall the Yutong brand continued to grow all around the country, its rise in recent years is reflected best out west, with the state’s Yutong branch recording more than 100 new bus deliveries for the year.

Through a combination of Yutong’s global technology and the Bus Centre WA’s local prowess, the pair has gone from strength to strength in the state. 

“The contributed growth in 2024/25 was a result of continued trust in the Yutong brand within the WA bus network,” Yutong Bus Centre WA business development and operations manager Scott Lane told ABC.

“Our ability to supply vehicles due to local stock holdings and constant stock order from factory provides our customers with the confidence that we can meet delivery expectations far superior to other brands.”

Throughout 2024, the evidence of Yutong’s rapid growth out west allowed the team to continue building its operations. By the first quarter of this year, Yutong Bus Centre WA had doubled its staff levels when compared to halfway through last year.

The result was Yutong celebrating its most successful year to date in the state, exceeding all expectations and KPIs. If this wasn’t enough, the brand closed out a historic year in WA with another major win in the final months.

“We also secured the majority of the state’s School Bus Services (SBS) contracts for 2025,’ Lane says.

“This is a true reflection of the dedication and hard work of our small but growing team.”

When it came to tendering for these highly sought after contracts, a popular nifty member of Yutong’s growing Australian model range proved lucrative.

“The Yutong D7 model provided an option to customers that enables slightly larger capacity than what our competitors are offering,” Lane says. 

“It also comes factory painted in orange and green SBS colours at no extra cost, while the warranty for the D7 is class leading at five years and 200,000kms.

“Add in new Euro 6 Cummins technology and improved safety technology and it’s a strong option for school contracts.”

Mastering the unique requirements of Western Australia’s bus industry is no easy feat. Whether it be buses for urban routes, school runs and mining applications or charter coaches for outback tours, a range of vehicles are required to cater to the perse operations in the massive state. Lane says Yutong Bus Centre WA has excelled in a variety of areas by partnering with some of the largest transport providers in the state, as well as single bus owners operating in the mining and resources, school bus, tourism, charter and local council and government sectors.

This expansive focus has meant Yutong’s WA operations aren’t riding on the coattails of a massive 2024. Instead, the brand has already delivered half of last year’s quota of new vehicles by the end of the first quarter of 2025, showing that 2024 may just be the start of an upwards trend in the west.

“2025 has started off with a bang, with the C12 and D7 models sharing the bulk of deliveries,” Lane says.

“This was mostly seen in the School Bus Service bus orders, with some hitting the mining and touring sectors.

“The D7 model in particular has proven to be a favourite over competitors in this segment due to improved technology and safety, driver and passenger comfort. With the three Yutong models (C12, C10 and D7), we are able to offer a transport solution to the majority of operators.

“The success of Yutong’s dedicated models to the Australian market is represented by sales across all forms of bus transport.”

Lane says this year presents “amazing opportunities” for the entire state’s bus industry, as various sectors continue to move towards net zero electric bus options. With Lane saying charging infrastructure is continuing to improve in WA, the Yutong Bus Centre is prepared to support this important change in the industry through the sale of its D7E and C12E models.

“2025 has seen a massive increase in customer enquiries for our C12E and D7E models,” he says.

“The increased interest for 2025 was predicted as larger operators and mining sites have been actively investigating and investing in improved infrastructure to meet the charging application required.

“With the fast-approaching net zero deadlines coming up for many companies, the Yutong Bus Centre WA is well placed to provide green energy solutions within WA.”

In the mining sector, Yutong’s depth of technology has proven to be a gamechanger, with various systems offering unique options for operators. Whether it be Yutong’s Electric Architecture (YEA) or Yutong Electric Safety System, the safety and operational integrity of Yutong’s latest models is striking the right chord with WA mining bus operators.

By recognising the need to evolve and provide green energy solutions, Lane says the Yutong Bus Centre WA made the conscious choice to invest in holding D7E and C12E stock at its Perth facilities. This has allowed customers in the state to inspect and experience the buses first-hand, with delivery also only taking a handful of weeks to finalise once the decision is made to buy one of these buses.

This means that both models are now operating in some of Australia’s harshest conditions, including in the Port Hedland and Tom Price mining districts. So far, the feedback on the C12E and D7E’s performances are all positive.

“Yutong has been very proactive over the past 12 months monitoring data from the vehicles and seeking constructive feedback from operators, drivers and passengers to further develop its technologies and vehicle performance,” Lane says.

“Yutong’s industry leading electrocoating process for chassis, frame and panel ensures that the vehicles can withstand the harshest of elements. This advanced process provides operators in the mining industry with confidence that their investment is sustainable.”

With plenty more orders to fulfil throughout 2025, Yutong’s WA operations aren’t preparing to slow down anytime soon. After working behind the scenes to continually develop its aftersales support, recent growth will soon pay off as Yutong prepares to open a new site in 2026 to cater for the state’s rapid rise.

“Yutong Bus Centre WA has committed to the development of a new site with the opening set to occur mid-next year,” Lane says.

“When complete, it’ll provide improved processes and aftersales support, factory technician training for clients service personnel, increased parts holdings and the introduction of V+ telematics to all new vehicles moving forward.

“The Yutong Bus Centre WA is proud to be a leader in the bus transport industry, providing professional support to all our customers. We are pleased to assist you with all enquiries regarding our Yutong products and services through our industry professionals.”

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