McKenzie's Tourist Services is a bus operator in Melbourne, Australia. It operates five routes under contract to
Public Transport Victoria
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. It is a subsidiary of the
Dineen Group.
History
In 1927, Lorry McKenzie commenced operating a service in
Healesville
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after purchasing a
Packard
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car when on a trip to Sydney.
[McKenzie's Tourist Services Pty Ltd '']Australian Bus Panorama
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'' December 2006 pages 8-24 McKenzie had this car elongated and began transporting people. He then purchased some smaller buses and continued to operate his service. In September 2006, McKenzie's Tourist Services was sold to the
Dineen Group.
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Fleet
As at November 2022, the fleet consisted of 57 buses and coaches.McKenzie's Tourist Services
Australian Bus Fleet Lists
References
External links
Company website
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Bus companies of Victoria (state)
Bus transport in Melbourne
Transport companies established in 1927
1927 establishments in Australia