Recent News
Region 7 Roster Dispute Win
We have successfully prevented the introduction of the rosters that Busways attempted to introduce – mainly due to the need […] Read More »
Office of Transport Safety Investigation into fractures of Urbos 3 Light Rail Vehicle Underframes
The Office of Transport Safety Investigations (OTSI) released an interim report on the grounding of Sydney’s Inner West Light Rail […] Read More »
SMH: Sydney bus drivers resort to home-made masks amid COVID-19 crisis
Sydney bus drivers are pleading with the state government to provide them more personal protective equipment amid the coronavirus crisis, […] Read More »
Media release: Shocking attack on bus driver highlights need for new fines to stay in place post-COVID-19
A shocking attack in which a woman spat in the face of the bus driver highlights the need for the […] Read More »
Media release: Union accuses Transport Minister of using COVID-19 crisis as excuse to push privatisation agenda
The NSW Transport Minister’s use of the COVID-19 crisis as an excuse to push forward his plans to sell off […] Read More »
RTBU wins fines against people found spitting/coughing on workers
Anyone found intentionally spitting or coughing on a transport worker will now risk being hit with a $5000 fine and […] Read More »
Media release: Transport workers welcome fines for despicable attacks on frontline workers
The introduction of fines and potential jail time for anyone caught spitting or coughing on transport workers, including bus drivers […] Read More »
FAQs for Tram and Bus Division members: COVID-19
Given the current situation is relatively stable, staying abreast of the latest information has become a bit easier. Below is […] Read More »
Member update: 4 April
Dear members, We are now in unprecedented times and the going is rough for many of us in the tram […] Read More »
Member update: COVID-19
Dear members, Firstly, thank you again for everything you are doing during these difficult times. As tram and bus employees, […] Read More »