Port Stephens Coaches is a third-generation, family-owned bus and coach hire business that has proudly operated in the Port Stephens region since 1957.
Always based on the Tomaree Peninsula, the business relocated to Anna Bay in 1997 to support continued growth. Our main depot is situated on 48 acres, just 10 minutes from Nelson Bay, and features a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility with over $2 million invested in infrastructure.
To better service the wider Hunter and Mid North Coast regions, we also operate a depot in Sandgate and provide regular services operating out of Taree.
Our office team consists of 14 dedicated staff across reception, administration, and operations. Our friendly and experienced team is always available to assist with customer enquiries and transport needs.
Our fully equipped workshops employ 23 mechanics and support staff, with facilities including service pits, brake testing equipment, shaker plates, a chassis wash, hydraulic jacks, and a paint booth large enough to accommodate a full-size bus. We also operate an electronic fuelling system, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and environmental responsibility.
These facilities enable us to service and maintain our fleet to the highest possible standards, delivering reliability and safety at all times.
At Port Stephens Coaches, our aim is to provide the best possible transport experience for every passenger.
We achieve this through the following objectives:
Amos Fogg, with the help of his brothers Owen, Roy and Sid, commenced as transport operators in Cessnock using a Ford Lorry with a four poster body, tarp roof and seats. This service ran from Cessnock to Aberdare Central. Foggs then purchased Aberdare to Kearsley run from Hancocks and commenced operating the service from Cessnock to Newcastle via Maitland.
1930s saw the curtailment of the Cessnock to Newcastle service as the 1930s Transport Act did not allow for services to be run in opposition with the railways (Maitland to Newcastle). Rover Motors purchased Maitland to Cessnock operations and the Foggs moved to Newcastle, operating services from New Lambton and Mayfield West.
In 1936, the government of the day hired private buses to evaluate bus operations in Newcastle. Private firms supplied buses and drivers with government conductors. Operators were paid on a mileage and time basis, and after approximately 12 months the government took over these operations.
Foggs continued to operate Cardiff; Mayfield – Raymond Terrace
Fogg’s bought shares in Rover Motors, Hunter Valley Coaches and Linsley Brothers. The 1940’s saw the Fogg’s aquire Newcastle – Nelson Bay; Newcastle – Tea Gardens; Newcastle – Gloucester; Toronto – Wallsend/BHP and Wyong/Toukley/Budgewoi – Swansea. They commenced operations with Fogg’s Tours, later renamed Allens Tours operating out of Sydney. Other associated companies were Fogg’s Diesel and Electrical Services, Lifeguard Tyres, Atla Industries, Toronto Taxi’s and milk truck operating out of Oak factory at Hexham.
In 1957, Sid Fogg purchased Fogg’s Newcastle – Nelson Bay operations and named the company Port Stephens Buses. The fleet at this time consisted of 6 buses:
All were petrol powered!
Buses commenced at 5.25am and finished at 1.35am, to Newcastle via the vehicular ferry to Stockton and BHP with 6 trips per day.
In the early part of this decade, Terry and Kay Fogg moved to Tomaree Street, Nelson Bay. The ‘60s and 70s proved a difficult time for the bus industry as families started to purchase the second family car. Low patronage caused the reduction of some services and the introduction of new services at different times to meet the changing needs of the passengers.
1971 saw the opening of the Stockton Bridge meaning that customers no longer had the inconvenience of the vehicular ferry on their trip to Newcastle. Travelling patterns of people changed drastically and patronage from regular passengers continued to decline.
The 1980’s saw the introduction of Almex ticket machines, CB radio and 2-way radio in buses. The company also introduced a daily express service from Port Stephens to Sydney in 1986.
Due to increasing charter and tour work the company purchased Australia’s first B12 Volvo coach to add to the growing fleet. 1995 saw seat belts introduced into route buses and coaches. In 1997, Port Stephens Coaches relocated its depot from Tomaree Street, Nelson Bay to Port Stephens Drive, Anna Bay Depot. The company’s charter division started to expand and introduced strechliner coaches and seatbelts on all of their coach fleet.
Low floor, wheel chair accessible vehicles were introduced onto route bus services. In 2003, a Newcastle Coach depot commenced operation in Sandgate and in 2010, the depot was moved into a large, fully functioning depot facility. Double Decker coaches and articulated buses were added to the coach and charter division in this period.
In 2006, Port Stephens Coaches became a OMBSC contract holder with Transport for NSW and in 2014, this contract was renewed with a 3 year OSMBSC contract for our bus division.
In 2010 the Port Stephens Coaches’ Sandgate depot moved into bigger facilities to accommodate the growing charter fleet.
PSC was awarded the contract for the university shuttle to do 32 trips per day between campuses. This started a partnership that saw the shared goal of reducing Co2 emissions achieve getting the first Hybrid buses in Newcastle in 2019.
Early 2020s were a challenge for the whole world and Port Stephens Coaches was no exception. Tour operations and private charters were affected by restrictions and lockdowns.
Now, Port Stephens Coaches is as strong as ever. We employ over 195 staff across 2 companies. PSC will continue to offer the best value of passenger transport in our local community.
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