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 drivers in Newcastle. Read More »
Grand tour for private operators as government continues to ignore Newcastle workers
Transport for NSW is today hosting a goodwill tour of depots for companies tendering for contracts to operate the privatised Transport for Newcastle, as drivers again wear plain clothes to show their displeasure at a lack of support and information coming from 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 »
School children left behind
In some parts of Newcastle the shortage of buses in the area has meant that school children are even being left at school because the buses scheduled to pick them up are too full to take them. Read More »
Bus union calls for extra security following assault
The Rail Tram and Bus Union is demanding extra security on buses travelling between Charlestown and Newcastle, following a serious assault. A 21-year-old man was attacked by a group of teenagers while using the service, with one setting fire to his hair. Watch the story that aired on NBN TV News on 9 August 2014 Read More »
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- Commuters forced to pay for inferior service as fare free zone lifted & Commuters reminded to respect drivers 18 February, 2019
- Media release: Bus drivers welcome commitment to bring back Bronte buses; end bus privatisation 14 February, 2019
- Media Release: Newcastle commuters continue to suffer from bungled transport projects 7 February, 2019
- Bus tragedy in Kingsgrove 29 January, 2019
- RTBU Media Release: Transport workers question unaccounted $84 million 28 January, 2019