Saving on sticker price is nothing compared to the cost of downtime. Fortunately for you, you don't have to compromise on either.
Make uptime your competitive edge
Choose the bus that delivers value, shift after shift
Value, made practical
Reliability by design. Yutong is a global brand with proven platforms. Components and integrations are selected for durability and serviceability in Australian conditions.
Supported Locally. We handpick models and test them extensively in Australian conditions. Every bus we sell is backed by our nationwide service network.
By your side. The bus is just the beginning. We're here to support you throughout the entire lifetime of your bus.
The right asset for your business. We optimise for your uptime from day 1, with extended servicing intervals, massive parts holdings, and speedy support.
Try before you commit. No-cost trials on your routes with your drivers so you can validate comfort, performance, and reliability.
Downtime Cost Calculator
See what downtime is really costing you
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Downtime Cost Calculator
See what downtime is really costing you
Enter Your Operational Data
Annual Cost Breakdown
Lost Revenue
$0
Repair Costs
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Operational Costs
$0
Total Annual Cost of Downtime
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How VDI helps reduce unplanned cost
Specification Fit
Get the right bus for your operation. We match to your duty cycles, passenger loads, and run requirements. Our buses are approved for funding schemes out of the box.
Service Readiness
Pre-delivery checks, scheduled maintenance plans, and technical training to help you and your team get the most out of your new asset.
Parts Availability
Comprehensive parts warehousing and 90%+ IFOT standard mean fast access to common wear items, consumables, and critical components to shorten repair cycles.
Operator Enablement
We'll coach your drivers to get the most efficiency out of your bus, ensuring their familiarity with new emissions systems.
Transparent Servicing
Plan for service costs from day 1 with our extended logbook servicing intervals. Want to save on common parts? Talk to us about service and consumables kits.
Trial on your routes
There's sure, and then there's sure. Run one of our buses on your routes for free, for up to two weeks, and see how it fits into your operation.
Ready to cut your unplanned costs?
Share your downtime calculator results and we'll map the biggest opportunities to improve uptime in your fleet, and recommend practical next steps.
Frequently asked questions
Is the calculator accurate?
It's as accurate as the numbers put into it. The calculator performs a very simple equation, and reality is always more complex and nuanced. It's a tool designed to surface the real cost to your business of unplanned downtime.
What counts as downtime for this calculator?
Use unplanned events where a bus is removed from service, for example breakdowns and major repairs. Exclude scheduled maintenance unless it overruns due to a fault. Include lost revenue, repair cost, temporary replacement vehicles, and driver wages for days off the road.
Will a newer bus always reduce our downtime cost?
Not always, it depends on specification fit, duty cycle, maintenance practices, and parts availability. Modern designs and better support can reduce unplanned stoppages, but the proof is in your conditions. If you're at the point of comparing buses, ask the pointy questions to reveal how your future bus will be supported throughout its life.
Saving on sticker price can mean spending big on downtime later.
How can we use these results in a business case?
Downtime costs ballooning is a classic example of the sunk cost fallacy. Sometimes it really is worth replacing your bus if it will save you greatly on unplanned downtime costs.
Here's an example of how you might use this in a business case: export the figures, then add a fleet multiplier and a short note on your top downtime drivers. Then compare the annual downtime cost to ownership options across three scenarios, keep, refurbish, or replace.
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Ready to talk about a bus that does more?
Our team is here to help you find the best asset for your business.