Recent News
What happens when bus drivers have to slam on the breaks?
As all bus operators know, it takes much longer to stop a heavy vehicle than it does to stop a light one. Channel 7 recently measured the difference in distance it takes to stop a car vs a bus. Read More »
Thousands march for our rights
On March 4, thousands of union and community members marched for our rights all across NSW – in Sydney, Lismore, Taree, Maitland, Broken Hill and Newcastle. Read More »
Patients before Profits doorknocking
If you live on the Northern Beaches and are concerned that the new hospital will be built and run by a private corporation – then join nurses and midwives to door knock in Manly on Saturday 21 March. Read More »
Meet your local delegate – David Grant
Why did you become involved in the union? Well, in the first place I was just asked to help out, so I did. But then I found I enjoyed it and really liked helping my workmates and standing up for our rights in the workplace. Read More »
Your chance to have your say
The RTBU member survey is now online! This is your chance to let us know what you think and the direction you want to see us take into the future. Follow the link to take part. Read More »
National Day of Action – March 4
March 4 is a National Day of Action and there will be marches all around the country. Click through to find a rally in your city. Read More »
No changes to bus routes until September
The Transport Minister appears to have listened to Bus Operator concerns and has promised to communicate any changes to bus routes in advance during construction of the South East Light Rail project. She has also announced that major works on George Street will not commence until September. Read More »
Opal card debacle
Bus Operators will not be surprised to learn that commuters are paying millions of dollars worth of extra fares because of a glitch in the Opal card system. Read More »
Qld buses saved from privatisation
We’d like to congratulate our colleagues in Queensland who campaigned tirelessly in the lead up to their state election and saved their bus services from privatisation.
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NSW is Not For Sale!
If you care about the future of our electricity network, TAFE, hospitals and local councils get behind the NSW is Not For Sale campaign. Click the link to watch the video. Read More »