To celebrate and champion National Reconciliation Week (27th May – 3rd June), Transit Systems has teamed up with Reconciliation Australia and JC Decaux to create stunning designs for selected public buses.

Reflecting this year’s theme, ‘Be A Voice For Generations,’ the three buses, one in Adelaide for Torrens Transit, and two in Sydney for Transit Systems NSW, will feature unique and colourful wraps boasting the simple, yet striking message emblazoned across the entire sides of the bus.

The collection of symbols by Bidjara and Wakka Wakka Graphic Artist Danielle Leedie Gray featured behind the word ‘Voice’ are a visual representation of unity and moving forward as one, which correlates with this year’s Reconciliation Week theme.

The illustrations were commissioned by Reconciliation Australia in association with Carbon Creative who advised on and managed the 2023 theme creation and development.

In Adelaide, the wrapped bus will take routes along The Parade (City - Eastern Suburbs) and Henley Beach Rd (City - Western Suburbs) and in Sydney, customers will experience the buses across the inner west.

The official bus launch on 25th May at Torrens Transit’s Mile End Depot in Adelaide was marked with a cleansing ceremony by Jack Buckskin, Kaurna leader and Founder of Kuma Kaaru and attended by local community leaders, employment partners and South Australian employees.

Transit Systems CEO Michael McGee said they are proud to work alongside Reconciliation Australia to get the message out into the community.

“This year, we are very proud to be a vehicle to promote the theme ‘Be A Voice For Generations,’ as it encourages every one of us to think about the positive action we can take.

“Transit Systems is prioritising the creation of employment pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and as part of our commitment to supplier diversity and fostering a culturally safe and welcoming workplace, we seek ways to enhance opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

“I would strongly encourage everyone to be proactive in learning more about Australia’s First Nation’s history and what you can do to create a more just, equitable and reconciled country for all,” he said.