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RTBU calls on NSW Labor Government to cut public transport fares as global fuel crisis hits the state
Media release, 22 March 2026: As a worldwide fuel crisis driven by […] Read More »
Private Gain, Public Pain: Why the privatisation of Newcastle’s bus network has been a failed experiment
Click here to download the McKell Institute report Private Pain, Public Pain: […] Read More »
Newcastle bus privatisation failing commuters and drivers: new report
Newcastle’s privatised bus network is delivering worse services for commuters while costing […] Read More »
RTBU welcomes calls to put Newcastle buses back in public hands
Media release, 11 March 2026: Putting Newcastle’s bus services back in public […] Read More »
Rail workers call for urgent safety investigation into Sydney Light Rail fire
Media release, 5 March 2026: Urgent calls for an investigation into Sydney’s […] Read More »
Newcastle bus services resume; union continues push for stronger safety measures
Bus services across Newcastle have resumed following an assessment by SafeWork NSW. […] Read More »
BREAKING: Newcastle buses forced to stop after driver brutally stabbed – Union says all services to cease from 6pm until safety plans in place
Media release, 27 Feb 2026: Bus services across Newcastle will stop running […] Read More »
RTBU files “stop bullying” applications in Fair Work Commission against NSW MP
Media release, 18 February 2026: The NSW Rail, Tram and Bus Union […] Read More »