Recent News
Cutbacks and privatisation push breed ‘bacteria buses’
Today the media is reporting that the filthy state of NSW buses is posing a health risk to commuters. You […] Read More »
Newcastle rail line protest in Maitland
The RTBU Tram and Bus Division joined members and concerned residents in Maitland last week to call on the NSW Premier to […] Read More »
Vale William James (Bill) McKay
VALE WILLIAM JAMES (BILL) MCKAY 11th February, 1930 – 15th July, 2014 Members should note the sad passing of former […] Read More »
Award negotiations begin
With the current Bus Operators Award expiring in December, negotiations between the Union and the State Transit Authority for a […] Read More »
Member Alert: Working with Children Check
Members are advised that they are not required to undertake the Working with Children Check and pay the $80 fee […] Read More »
Improved reliability promised for Inner West bus services
Improvements to bus stops and traffic arrangements will start in coming weeks across the Inner West in a bid to boost […] Read More »
Police blitz at Busabout’s Smeaton Grange depot finds 32 out of 88 buses had defects
Dozens of school buses were among those found to have dangerous defects during a police blitz on a bus depot in […] Read More »
Update: Casuals/Part Timer Broken Dispute
The appeal lodged by STA against Justice Staff’s original decision, handed down on 6 December 2013, has now been concluded. […] Read More »
Fair Go for Workers Compensation Day
Fair Go for Workers Compensation Day 10am. Thursday, 19 June Strangers Lounge, Parliament of NSW Macquarie Street, Sydney The only […] Read More »
May Day success
With two double-decker Sydney buses, it was impossible to miss the RTBU delegation at this year’s May Day Parade through […] Read More »