Mee's Bus Lines Explained

Mee's Bus Lines is a bus and coach operator in Melbourne, Australia.

History

Russell Mee commenced a bodybuilding business in 1941, initially trading under the Mee's Bodyworks banner and later as Melba Busworks. The company built bodies for many operators, including the Australian Army.^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

In 1965, a route from Canterbury to Box Hill South was purchased from L Drumgold, but it ceased operations in 1967. In June 1972, Mee's began operating routes around Warrandyte, which were sold in 1973 to Hurstbridge Bus & Taxi Service.^{[6] [7]}

The company now operates an extensive school run and charter business, as well as a coach service from Melbourne to Mansfield under a contract with V/Line service.^[8]

Fleet

As at December 2023, the fleet consists of 120 buses and coaches.^[1] The fleet livery is cream, brown and orange.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mee Group - Mee's Bus Lines. Australian Bus Fleet Lists . Bus Australia. 9 December 2023.
2. Army Fleetline issue 43 February 1979 page 6
3. Road Test: Melba Medbus 28-Seater Coach Truck & Bus Transportation September 1984 pages 42-48
4. Russell Mee shuts the door at Melba Truck & Bus Transportation February 1988 page 120
5. Melba Busworks Australian Bus Panorama issue 3/6 May 1988 page 9
6. Bodybuilder turns Operator Truck & Bus Transportation August 1978 pages 52/53
7. Book: Melbourne Metropolitan Bus Operators and Fleet Listings. 1991. Bus & Coach Society of Victoria. Melbourne. 37.
8. https://www.mees.com.au/ Home