The BCA Council’s primary responsibilities include:

• Setting subscription rates payable by members
• Overseeing the BCA’s annual budget
• Overseeing the BCA’s annual work program and strategic priorities
• Deciding policy direction on key issues that affect the BCA’s membership

The Bus and Coach Association has three regional branches in New Zealand: Auckland, Central & South Island.

Branches meet on a regular basis to network and discuss industry topics related to your region. 

They then report back to Head Office who help advocate on their behalf.

There are also four Committees that provide additional input on and oversight of key issue areas for our industry.

Members are encouraged to contact committee chairs on any matters affecting their areas of responsibilities.

School Advisory Committee

Responsible for Ministry of Education service tenders and contracts, changes to service delivery, and contract variations

• Committee Chair: Callum Chapman [Weir Brothers] 
• Members: Mike Bickley [Golden Bay Coachlines], Sheryll Otway [Howick and Eastern] & Alistair McDermott [Ritchies]
  
  

Tourism, Charter and Long-Distance Committee

Covers tourism and coach infrastructure, inter-regional drop-offs and pick-ups, the Star Grading system, and issues with specific touring routes such as the Milford Road and Homer Tunnel.

• Committee Chair: Brent Early [BusTravel NZ] 
• Members: Ramash Swamy [Yello] & Richard Bayes [Bayes Coachlines]

Urban and Public Transport Advisory Committee

Covers urban bus service procurement, contracting, and issues with service delivery. This includes tendering, contracts, negotiations, and benchmarking.

• Committee Chair: Sheryll Otway [Howick & Eastern Buses]
• Members: Michelle Clemence [Ritchies] & Renee Snelgrove [Tranzit]

Technical and Regulatory Advisory Committee

Covers issues such as the Vehicle Dimension and Mass Rule, vehicle compliance, and classification of vehicle faults.

• Committee Chair: TBC