Recent News
SMH: Sydney bus privatisation plan is betrayal
Tram and Bus Division Secretary Chris Preston told the Sydney Morning Herald this morning that bus drivers are furious about the […] Read More »
Light Rail under heavy pressure
Just months after securing a better deal for light rail drivers, Divisional Secretary Chris Preston is again calling for a […] Read More »
Private buyers in for workforce shock
Divisional Secretary Chris Preston took to the airwaves in Newcastle to let the public know just what is happening to […] Read More »
Tram and Bus Division marched tall on May Day
Sydney’s 2016 May Day March showcased the diversity and strength of our movement. This year’s celebration marks 125 years since […] Read More »
Opal card reader breakdowns worst on buses
The Union has been fighting for government action on this for years. Problems with the Opal readers are a daily issue for most […] Read More »
15 minute wait to turn at nightmare CBD intersection
Members who regularly drive on Bridge, Loftus, Gresham and Park Street near Circular Quay in Sydney’s CBD already know: this area is likely to be a major congestion hot spot once George Street finally closes. Read More »
Day one: Bus route changes in the CBD
RTBU Divisional Secretary Chris Preston and Assistant Branch Secretary David Woollams have walked the length of the city this morning to monitor the effects of the the re-routing of buses in the Sydney CBD. Read More »
We’ve just about had enough of Opal
Channel 7 reports on bus drivers’ frustration with the Opal system, including an interview with RTBU Bus and Tram Divisional Secretary Chris Preston. Read More »
Bad planning leads to bus chaos in Sydney
Bus drivers and passengers alike were extremely frustrated during peak hour on Monday morning with delays of almost two hours in some areas. But the NSW Government has no plan yet to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Read More »
Happy Christmas
As another year draws to a close we would like to wish all our members a happy Christmas and a safe and enjoyable festive season. Read More »