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Union cautious as new Newcastle Transport operator announced
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) of New South Wales has cautiously welcomed today’s announcement that Keolis Downer will […] Read More »
Newcastle light rail needs NSW Auditor-General’s attention say NSW Greens
Reported in the Newcastle Herald: Newcastle’s light rail project should be investigated by the NSW Auditor-General in light of problems […] Read More »
Thank-you and Merry Christmas from the Tram and Bus Division
It’s been a tough year for the Tram and Bus Division. As usual privatisation of bus services has been top […] Read More »
The fight against bus privatisation continues
Bus privatisation protests have continued across Sydney this month. Tram and Bus Division Secretary Chris Preston and President David Woollams […] Read More »
Watch – Possible fines for bus companies that miss targets
Reported by 7 News: An audit of bus services across Sydney has recommended bus operators start being fined for failing […] Read More »
Light rail audit puts govt under pressure
Reported by AAP: The NSW treasurer has stepped up to “take full responsibility” for a cost blowout in the CBD-eastern […] Read More »
Watch – Bus privatisation protest
Reporter by 9 News: Bus drivers and union officials targeting Sydney bus stations as part of a protest over privatisation […] Read More »
RTBU Bus Division joins protest against threat of public transport privatisation
The RTBU Bus Division took part in an action this morning to put Passengers Before Profits. Unions NSW and RTBU […] Read More »
Unions protest threat of public transport privatisation at Sydney bus stops
The RTBU and Unions NSW are targeting bus stops across Sydney, during peak travel periods, this week, to draw attention […] Read More »
Boys in hospital after bus crash
Reported by the Daily Telegraph: Two boys were airlifted to hospital, one with serious head injuries, after two school buses […] Read More »