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NSW BUDGET 2020/21 – Transport to make up 56% of capital expenditure over 4 years
NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has revealed the budget allocations to multiple ongoing and new public transport projects in and around […] Read More »
NSW Transport Minister casts doubt on Parramatta Light Rail Stage Two
NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance has said the government is increasingly likely to utilise “trackless trams” or buses the Stage […] Read More »
Detached pantograph causes safety concerns for CBD Light Rail
The L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford lines on Sydney’s CBD light rail experienced long delays after a tram broke down […] Read More »
Treasurer says NSW public sector wage cuts “generous”
Treasurer Dominic Perrottet defended the government’s decision to cap wage increases for the public sector at 1.5% over the coming […] Read More »
Electric Buses to be part of Nextport’s $700m NSW E-Vehicle Manufacturing Plan
Nexport, the electric bus subsidiary of Cleantech investment giant True Green, has announced a $700 million plan to establish an […] 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 »
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 »
Why we need to Change the Rules on May 18th
The Federal Election is coming up on May 18th. Are you ready to cast your vote for a better, fairer […] Read More »
May Day 2019: Newcastle & Sydney events in pictures
In a fantastic show of solidarity, RTBU Bus and Tram members were out in force at both the Newcastle and […] Read More »