Australasian Bus & Coach

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER

While many start thinking about retirement at the age of 60, Clive Sandison had thrown himself into the deep end taking over a bus company.

Fast forward 11 years, Sandison, 72, has grown the business into a popular coach and tour operation from one bus to a fleet of four, domestically and abroad.

Based in Gympie, Roundabout Tours does day and extended tours, including charter and school runs. It also offers international tours to people over the age of 50.

Sandison had spent 20 years driving for Polleys Coaches before the business opportunity came up.

“I was a tour driver and a fill-in school bus driver for Polleys Coaches in Gympie when the previous owner was retiring,” Sandison said.

“He said to

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