Radio room uses PTIPS for risk assessment
“It is impossible not to be concerned when you look at this image and listen to the transcript of the events” When a bus operator contacts radio room to report a serious hazard they rely on that operator to take the appropriate action to ensure the safety of all road users, the driver, and passengers. […] Read More »
Ryan Park visit shows solidarity with Union
On a visit to the Hunter, NSW Shadow Minister for Transport Ryan Park restated Labor’s opposition to the privatisation of Newcastle Buses, its ferries, and proposed light rail network. “There was no mention by the Government of its privatisation plans during the election,” Mr Park said. “Instead of being upfront, the Government kept its plans […] Read More »
Not good enough to just compare the dollars
Comparing STA bus costs to private operator costs is like comparing apples to oranges, but that’s just what the NSW Auditor-General has done, and what the Baird Government is relying on as evidence to privatise Newcastle Buses and Ferries, so reports the Newcastle Herald today. The Auditor-General, the officer in charge of deciding whether government […] Read More »
Hunter council’s move to protect public transport
In a major win for the community Newcastle Council has joined Lake Macquarie Council in condemning the sale of the regions public transport by the Baird Liberal Government. Community anger has been growing as the state government is still refusing to back down from their deeply unpopular decision to sell off Hunter Transport to the […] Read More »
Unionists protest over privatisation
In a slap in the face to workers who may not have a job next year, Premier Mike Baird will be hosting a $175 fundraising lunch in Newcastle. Workers whose jobs are at imminent risk as a result of the State Government’s move to privatise essential services in Newcastle are calling on the Premier to […] Read More »
Special Newcastle Privatisation Edition of the Bus Express
With all that is happening in Newcastle, it is important to stay up to date. For a recap of the current situation, click here, to read a Special Newcastle Privatisation Edition of the Bus Express. Read More »
Newcastle transport sell-off a real risk to community
The NSW Government’s moves to sell off the Newcastle bus network is will cost local commuters dearly, workers said today. NSW Transport Minister, Andrew Constance today told the Rail, Tram and Bus Union that the Government has plans to privatise the buses, light rail and ferry system in the Newcastle region from June 2016. RTBU […] Read More »
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- Crisis talks: next steps 22 February, 2018
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