History
Reservoir Bus Company was formed in December 1968 when the business of East Preston-Epping Bus Service was purchased.
In August 1980 East West Bus Company was formed as a joint venture with the Dyson Group to operate route 560 Broadmeadows station to Greensborough. Route 560 ceased in April 2010 being replaced by SmartBus route 902.
In April 1998 Melbourne Bus Link, another joint venture with the Dyson Group, was formed to operate services previously operated by Met Bus in the western and south-east regions of Melbourne.
In November 2012 the Dyson Group purchased Reservoir Bus Company, including the Midland Tours brand, and its shareholding in East West Bus Company and Melbourne Bus Link.
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