End of an era: Jabba the Bus has it's final journey

It's the end of an era for Jabba the Bus (Bus 140), the beloved mobile vaccination service that's been touring north-east Victoria for the past 2 years.

That's right, folks - after countless vaccinations and saving lives on the road, Jabba is hanging up its wheels for good. The bus, which was operated by GV Health, was the first of its kind in Australia and quickly became a household name in the fight against Covid-19.

But Jabba wasn't content to rest on its laurels. Oh no! The bus expanded its services to include other vaccinations, including the elusive Japanese Encephalitis. And with a base in Shepparton, Jabba went on a wild ride through Alexandra, Beveridge, Cobram, Eildon, Kilmore, Mansfield, Mt Buller, Seymour, Yarrawonga, Wallan, and even beyond! At some points in its journey, Jabba teamed up with another vaccination bus, Maxine Vaccine (Bus 137), and was the inspiration behind other such buses at our Sale and Wodonga depots.

And now, it's the end of the road for Jabba. But don't despair! The bus went out in style with a farewell party at the Shepparton depot, where Alistair Honey and Jenni Slade were at the wheel for one last ride.

So let's raise a glass to Jabba the Bus, the fearless warrior against disease, and a true hero on the road. You may be gone, Jabba, but you'll never be forgotten.