Linq Buslines and its directors, Christopher Fogg and Anthony Royle, were fined a total of $650,000 for heavy vehicle safety breaches and for hiring driver Brett Button, who was drug-impaired on the night of the Greta bus crash. The crash killed 10 passengers, with families and survivors describing lasting impacts in court.
WHO:
Linq Buslines; directors Christopher Fogg and Anthony Royle; driver Brett Button; Judge Kirralee Perry
WHAT:
A court fined Linq Buslines and its directors $650,000 over safety breaches and employing a drug-impaired driver in the Greta bus crash.
WHEN:
Aug 26, 2026
WHERE:
Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
WHY:
The fines were imposed for heavy vehicle safety breaches and for hiring a driver who was drug-impaired on the night of the Greta bus crash.
