Randwick driver raises reflection issue on new buses
When a reflection started appearing in the nearside mirror of the new 2400 series of Scandia’s and Volvo from a poorly placed new sticker on the buses at Randwick, a quick thinking member had the foresight to photograph the problem and report it. The problem after investigation occurs when the sunlight hits the bus on the right […] Read More »
More action needed to ease CBD congestion
Plans to redirect buses coming into the Sydney CBD from the Hills District to the Cahill Expressway is a good start towards dealing with huge congestion issues in the city but much more is needed. Division Secretary Chris Preston said any sensible initiatives to ease traffic congestion in the city, particularly around Wynyard and down […] Read More »
Bus goes up in flames on Oxford St
The back of a bus caught fire yesterday morning while it was travelling along Oxford St into the city carrying 30 passengers. This incident is reminiscent of the explosion of a gas bus last year which prompted the union to call for increased safety measures on gas buses to protect drivers and passengers. On site […] Read More »
The Hot Topic
Government announces CBD congestion cure Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian announced this week that the NSW Government would implement a number of initiatives to reduce congestion and improve reliability for buses coming into the Sydney CBD from the north. The Minister says the changes will be implemented from early next year and that work was […] Read More »
Plans for bus exchange a long time coming
The Sydney Morning Herald today reportsthat plans outlined in the recently released Transport Masterplan to turn around thousands of bus commuters at the edges of Sydney’s CBD remain some years away. The Masterplan states: A redesign of the bus network will focus on Sydney CBD. The reconfigured bus network will be planned around the principles of […] Read More »
Promises galore in new transport plan but will the govt deliver?
Yesterday the NSW government released its long awaited draft Transport Masterplan with more roads, a second harbour crossing and the North West Rail Link spruiked as key projects. But while these big projects take the limelight, the government also has a huge raft of bus and tram initiatives to deliver shorter-term improvements to public transport […] Read More »
Wynyard ticket office back in action!
In a huge win for the union the Wynyard Transit Shop ticket office has been reopened. After complaints from commuters about the lack of information and the annoyance of having to buy tickets from convenience stores, not to mention the tireless agitation by Peter Gretch from North Sydney, State Transit has agreed to reopen the […] Read More »
Know your Rights: Articulated bus allowance
With Brett Peters… 39. Articulated bus allowance 39.1 An employee who operates an articulated bus shall be paid an additional amount per shift as set out in the Part B, Item 2 of Table 2 of this Award. 39.2 An employee who operates an articulated bus on 124 or more shifts in a twelve month […] Read More »
Privatisation not the answer to better services
There is no doubt that NSW commuters deserve better transport services, but the number one question is what really needs to be done to achieve it. This government, and a number of lobby groups, would have us believe that privatisation is the answer to greater customer service and efficiency. But where are the examples of […] Read More »
STA to the rescue in car park collapse
When the car park at Eastgardens collapsed early in the week shoppers were left stranded at the centre, unable to retrieve their cars. Despite it being peak hour, with all buses likely deployed for other services, STA stepped up to provide a helping hand and evacuate people from the centre. With so many additional people […] Read More »
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