Government dragging its feet on gas bus safety measures
One year after a gas bus exploded in Hillsdale, prompting drivers to pull them all off the roads, promised safety measures for the buses have not yet been implemented. STA said it would oversee the installation of fire suppression systems for each gas bus, but not one has been installed. RTBU officials were called bullies […] Read More »
Kingsgrove depot dominates annual Road Race
It was a bumper turn out for the 58th Kingsgrove Depot Road Race this year with 48 runners and representatives from every depot including Newcastle – and even some walkers from Mona Vale and Brookvale. The course runs 7.8km from Kingsgrove along both sides of the M5 to Beverly Hills and then winds back to […] Read More »
Notice to Members: standing time dispute
See below a Notice to Members regarding the most recent matter to be placed in dispute around standing time arrangements. The RTBU will continue to fight against the constant short cuts that STA tries to take with drivers’ conditions. 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 »
Willoughby delegate keeps drivers in the loop
This week the Willoughby Depot Rank & File Depot Meeting was packed with members keen to discuss the latest information from the RTBU solicitors about the legal implications of the workers’ comp changes. An update of the discussions from last week’s meeting with the STA CEO Peter Rowley was also given and members advised that […] Read More »
Union action delivers for gas bus safety
Last week the Office of Transport Safety Investigations released its report on the investigation into the gas bus that caught fire when specialing back to the Port botany depot. The incident saw drivers pull all gas buses off the roads to ensure the safety of commuters and drivers. RTBU welcomes the release of the report, which […] Read More »
Divisional executive meet with STA CEO
The Bus and Tram Division executive met with STA CEO Peter Rowley last week to hear from him on potential reforms to the bus operator. He has also now finished a round of visits to depots around Sydney and Newcastle. Mr Rowley has said he will follow up discussions with a formal letter to the […] Read More »
New OHS training available soon
New training will soon be available for Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) at STA following changes to Occupational Health and Safety laws. Paperwork will be sent out shortly to members elected to the OHS committee regarding the training, asking members to select an OHS training provider as part of this process. The training will bring reps in line with […] Read More »
Wynyard Transit Shop closure has drivers seeing red
The closure of the Transit Shop inside Wynyard station, just off Carrington Street is causing chaos for drivers in the area. The shop was shut down about eight weeks ago after an OH&S check by WorkCover revealed an unsafe airconditioning system. State Transit maintains it is not their problem – it’s up to RailCorp to […] Read More »
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