Sydney bus drivers celebrated in new video exhibition ‘Bus TV’ by Laura Grace
Bus drivers who keep the city moving are at the centre of a new video exhibition celebrating the unsung heroes of Sydney’s roads. Read More »
Newcastle industrial action brings TfNSW back to the table
Yesterday saw a new round of industrial action in Newcastle, with drivers refusing to wear uniforms and not accepting fares from passengers. This had the desired effect with the government calling the union early in the morning and agreeing to return to the table and speak with workers. Read More »
Treasurer hands down NSW Budget
The NSW Government has today handed down its 2016/17 budget. While public transport does get a boost, from a transport perspective it is very road heavy, with $2.9 billion set aside for West Connex alone. Read More »
Newcastle Herald: Newcastle bus drivers don Hawaiian shirts for privatisation protest
Newcastle Buses – the blue and white state government buses – are likely to be run by the same private sector operator as the proposed Newcastle light rail under plans being promoted by the Baird government. Read More »
Waiting for answers no holiday as drivers put on their Hawaiian shirts
In an act of frustration, Newcastle Bus drivers have refused to wear their uniforms and instead chose to wear brightly coloured Hawaiian shirts to protest the lack of information provided by TfNSW about just what the sell off of services will mean for workers. Read More »
Information Session leaves questions unanswered
Five months after the first announcement that public transport in Newcastle faced privatisation, Transport for NSW have finally met with workers. Read More »
Members to save on insurance with new deal
The RTBU Tram and Bus Division are always looking at ways to add value to your membership. With this in mind, we have negotiated a deal with WageCover and Real Insurance to provide discounts on you general insurance*. Read More »
Paid information session for Newcastle staff
Following pressure from the union, the state government has agreed to a paid information session for all transport workers in Newcastle to explain their plans for establishing Transport for Newcastle and privatising the network. Read More »
Election Notice – Assistant National Secretary (Bus and Tram Division)
The Australian Electoral Commission will be conducting elections for the position of Assistant National Secretary (Bus and Tram Division). Read More »
Sydney’s most dangerous bus routes revealed
A survey of drivers has revealed the city’s most violent bus routes, with some unexpected results. Read More »
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- Crisis talks: next steps 22 February, 2018
- Transport NSW to fine Spanish consortium Acciona $500,000 for every day light rail is delayed 21 February, 2018
- Longer trips for light rail passengers without green-light priority 21 February, 2018
- Sydney light rail MESS 20 February, 2018
- Huge crowd demands review of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie’s new bus timetable 19 February, 2018