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New bus routes a pain for the elderly
With the massive upheaval that has seen George Street closed to traffic, and 330 buses barred from entering the CBD, […] Read More »
Newcastle bus privatisation threatens 300 jobs
On the day that the heavy rail line started being torn up, Minister for Transport Andrew Constance also announced the […] Read More »
Newcastle transport sell-off a real risk to community
The NSW Government’s moves to sell off the Newcastle bus network is will cost local commuters dearly, workers said today. […] Read More »
Union concern as passengers take risks to tap off their Opals.
More than 16,000 passengers each day forget to tap off their Opal cards when they get off public transport, adding […] Read More »
Bus services shuffled in Sydney CBD, reports Herald
As the realities of light rail construction continue to sink in, the Sydney Morning Herald have today reported on the […] Read More »
15 minute wait to turn at nightmare CBD intersection
Members who regularly drive on Bridge, Loftus, Gresham and Park Street near Circular Quay in Sydney’s CBD already know: this area is likely to be a major congestion hot spot once George Street finally closes. Read More »
Brace for ‘traffic armageddon’, warns Tele
The real test is coming for the NSW Government’s planning with George Street set to close to all traffic on Friday evening from 8pm. Read More »
Newcastle late night security concerns
No worker should ever be subject to violent assault while doing their job and we’re doing all we can to support the driver and members who are understandably nervous about their safety following a recent attack in the Newcastle area. Read More »
Day one: Bus route changes in the CBD
RTBU Divisional Secretary Chris Preston and Assistant Branch Secretary David Woollams have walked the length of the city this morning to monitor the effects of the the re-routing of buses in the Sydney CBD. Read More »
Don’t break the law to keep the city moving next week
For months, we’ve been getting complaints from members that it’s nearly impossible to turn left into Park Street from Elizabeth Street when travelling into the city without getting caught by the red light – particularly if you’re driving a bendy bus. Read More »