All About the Bus Preservation Society of WA (Inc)

Our Vision

​The Bus Preservation Society of Western Australia envisions a future where the rich history of the state’s public and private transport is preserved, celebrated, and shared for generations to come. Through the sourcing, restoration, conservation and display of historic buses and bus artefacts we strive to create a lasting connection between the past and present, inspiring a deep appreciation for our transport heritage.

​By fostering community engagement, inclusivity, education, and collaboration, we aim to be the leading organisation dedicated to preserving and showcasing Western Australia’s historic buses and related transport artefacts - such as equipment, engines, photos, signage, uniforms, documents and more. Through these efforts, we ensure these iconic vehicles and historical treasures remain a living legacy for future enthusiasts and the wider public.

Our Mission

To operate a Nationally recognised, working collection of buses, preserving and presenting the social and engineering heritage of historic buses used in Western Australian for the enjoyment of visitors, the public and for the benefit and education of future generations.

Core Values

The Managing Council and membership are committed to:

• Aim for professional excellence in all that we do.
• Treat everyone equally and with understanding and respect.
• Ensure that the voices of supporters, volunteers and users are heard throughout the organisation.
• Remain a strong, independent and well-managed organisation for the benefit of our existing and future users.
• Work in partnerships that are beneficial to our aims and objectives and to our users.
• Continually strive to improve our performance and always act with honesty, transparency and integrity.
• Meet the standards required by the Australian Tax Office of a Deductable Gift Recipient; the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission; Incorporations Act; the Licencing Authority; Workplace Safety Standards.
• Be accountable to members, authorities and stakeholders for all that we do.

Operational Objectives

The Objectives of the Organisation as stated in our Constitution are:

• To promote and encourage the acquisition and restoration of any bus, trolley bus, or other road passenger vehicle in service in Western Australia for display and/or operational purposes.
• To promote and encourage the compilation and publication of authentic records in relation to road passenger transport past and present.
• To promote and encourage the acquisition and preservation of items relating to road passenger transport past and present.
• To become affiliated with or subscribe to any other organisation or body whose objects are similar to those of this Society and if thought fit to withdraw or retire from such association or body.