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Newcastle late night security concerns
It’s come to our attention that an RTBU member was randomly attacked in the Newcastle area recently by a member of the public late on a Friday night. Read More »
Day one: Bus route changes in the CBD
It’s only day one, but it’s clear that drivers have done an excellent job handling the timetable changes. Read More »
Don’t break the law to keep the city moving next week
For months, we’ve been getting complaints from members that it’s nearly impossible to turn left into Park Street from Elizabeth Street when travelling into the city without getting caught by the red light. Read More »
Overcrowded buses an accident waiting to happen
Many of Sydney’s buses are overloaded in peak times and more services […] Read More »
Thank you and farewell to Divisional President Gary Way
Sadly, Divisional President Gary Way will be leaving the RTBU in early […] Read More »
Late buses inevitable
As drivers we know that the main reason buses run late is because there’s not enough running time scheduled on certain routes – meaning it’s next to impossible to finish the run on time. Read More »
How to deal with radio room intimidation
No matter what you are told by radio room, you should never drive a vehicle which you think is defective. Read More »
A tight squeeze
Watch a bus driver in the U.S try to squeeze his vehicle through a tiny granite tunnel on the Needles Highway. Do you think he’ll make it? Read More »
Our Melbourne comrades strike for their pay and conditions
Yarra Trams is attempting to undermine some existing conditions while offering only a negligible pay increase over four years – and despite countless meetings with the company the RTBU Victoria hasn’t been able to come close to an agreement. Read More »
Time for fire safety systems to be rolled out nationwide
Now that we’ve had a victory in getting these systems installed in NSW, we think its time that they were rolled out nationwide. An incident in Perth last week is just another reminder of how important it is that safety is the number one priority on public transport. Read More »