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More security issues on our public transport network
Last week we saw another significant security incident on the Sydney bus network when a group of drunken teenagers harassed […] Read More »
Meet your local delegate: Ashish Sarker
Profile – Ashish Sarker, RTBU delegate for Tempe depot 1. Why did you become involved in the union? I enjoy […] Read More »
Bus union calls for extra security following assault
The Rail Tram and Bus Union is demanding extra security on buses travelling between Charlestown and Newcastle, following a serious […] Read More »
Bus drivers demand action following passenger assault on Newcastle night bus
The NSW Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) is calling for urgent action to secure driver and passenger safety on Newcastle night […] Read More »
Man has hair set on fire on public bus
AN incident where a man’s hair was set on fire while aboard a Newcastle bus has been called one of […] Read More »
Union wins State Transit backdown on safety cutbacks at Moore Park event busway black spot
RTBU Tram and Bus Division has acted on concerns from Randwick depot drivers and forced State Transit to maintain supervision at known […] Read More »
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 »