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Union calls for severe punishment after bus driver attacked
The Rail Tram and Bus Union of NSW has condemned an attack on an STA bus driver whilst on duty […] Read More »
RTBU urges Premier Berejiklian to overturn Newcastle privatisation
The Tram and Bus Division have taken proactive steps under the new Berejiklian Government to urge the new premier to […] Read More »
Mike Baird’s retirement met with smiles by Hunter Workers and Rail Tram and Bus Union
Reported in the Newcastle Herald: News of Mike Baird’s retirement has been met with smiles and delight among some union representatives, […] Read More »
Victorian taxpayers to fund first ‘solar trams’
Reported in the Australian: Victorian taxpayers will partially fund the building of a $150 million solar plant to be used to […] Read More »
NSW Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian seeks to replace Premier Mike Baird
Reported in the Australian Financial Review: NSW Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian will stand as a candidate to replace Premier Mike Baird […] Read More »
Unions meet with new Newcastle transport operator Keolis Downer
All representative unions met with the new operator Keolis Downer at UNSW on the 16th of January. KEOLIS Downer has […] Read More »
Public to have say on Parramatta light rail plans
Reported in the Parramatta Advertiser: PARRAMATTA’S multi-billion dollar light rail is gaining traction with the man heading the project saying […] Read More »
Manmeet Sharma tragedy: Brisbane bus destroyed, fleet number retired
Reported in the Sydney Morning Herald: The bus in which a Brisbane bus driver was burnt to death last October […] Read More »
Saturday passenger numbers drop after Opal fare overhaul, internal report shows
Reported Sydney Morning Herald: Saturday patronage on NSW’s public transport network fell sharply following an overhaul of Opal fares, an […] Read More »
Free Wi-Fi rolled out on 50 Sydney buses to mixed response
Commuters on Sydney ferries have been using free Wi-Fi for years, and now those who travel by bus can experience […] Read More »