The Bus and Coach Society of Victoria warmly welcomes new members to join us, whether you’re an owner of a preserved vehicle; a keen enthusiast; someone that drives buses for a living; or just someone wanting to learn more about road passenger transport. Interstaters more than welcome!Membership benefits include:
- Seven editions of the Australian Bus Panorama magazine posted to you each year
- Discounted rates on our tours (often 50% cheaper, sometimes even free!)
- Invites to smaller members-only events
- Priority bookings for our popular annual overnight tours
- Invites to our bi-monthly Sunday social meetings at Hawthorn Tram Depot
- Regular e-mail updates of upcoming our events and new transport publications
- Access to the members-only portal of our website launching in late 2017
- Restoration advice and approval for registering a preserved bus on a VicRoads club permit
Why not support the ongoing preservation of Victoria’s road transport history and join today!
Membership Rates
Annual adult membership for 2024/25 is $60 (a bargain at $5 a month!) with a concession rate of $45 for pensioners and students under 25.
A special rate of $70 ($50 concession) is currently available for new members joining before 30 June for the 2025-2026 financial year.
The offer includes the March & May editions of Australian Bus Panorama plus entitles you to a discounted fare on our upcoming Ryan’s tour.
Name Badges
For an added $9, official name badges with the BCSV logo are available. These can be ordered at any time but will be issued annually in July.
Membership Form
If you’re interested, please download a membership form below.
PDF – Special membership offer until 30 June 2026
WORD – Special membership offer until 30 June 2026
Please return your completed membership forms to secretary@bcsv.org.au or the address below.
Payment
Payment can be made either directly to our bank account or via cheque/money order.
Direct Bank transfer (online or at any Commonwealth Bank branch)
BSB 063 159 Account Number 1002 4243
Cheque/Money Order
Payable to: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria Inc
Post to PO Box 33, Caulfield East, VIC, 3145
We also gladly accept cash payment in person at any of our tours or bi-monthly social meetings. (EFTPOS not available)