Recent News
Unprovoked attack on driver just one incident of many
Following the attack of another Sydney bus driver, the Bus and Tram Division Secretary Chris Preston has called on the […] Read More »
Fight continues over Newcastle Buses privatisation
In our first meeting with the Transport Minister in 2016, the union restated our position that if the government goes […] Read More »
Know Your Rights – Certificate III in Driving Operations (Bus)
with Brett Peters… Certificate III in Driving Operations (Bus) Read More »
NSW Government meets with the union over Newcastle privatisation
Last week saw the NSW government meet with the union over plans to privatise Newcastle Buses. Read More »
Randwick evacuated
An urgent evacuation of Randwick depot took place on January 27. Read More »
Election Notice
Please see the link below to read a notice for an election of union officers. Important Election Notice – Bus […] Read More »
Back to fighting the good fight – welcome back, Andy.
After a massive battle with cancer, Andy West is back at work at the Willoughby Depot. Andy has been off […] Read More »
Government pushes on with light rail despite lack of consultation
With no community consultation, the NSW Government has moved forward with their plans to put the proposed Newcastle light rail […] Read More »
Union secures travel savings for members
Pack your bags, because RTBU members can now enjoy savings on all TFE Group hotels! In great news for those […] Read More »
London lessons tell a sad story on bus privatisation
By 2020, London buses will lose all of its $1.4 billion in government subsidies, sparking fears that to recoup funding […] Read More »