Recent News

Thousands march for our rights

On March 4, thousands of union and community members marched for our rights all across NSW – in Sydney, Lismore, Taree, Maitland, Broken Hill and Newcastle. Read More »

No changes to bus routes until September

The Transport Minister appears to have listened to Bus Operator concerns and has promised to communicate any changes to bus routes in advance during construction of the South East Light Rail project. She has also announced that major works on George Street will not commence until September. Read More »

Opal card debacle

Bus Operators will not be surprised to learn that commuters are paying millions of dollars worth of extra fares because of a glitch in the Opal card system. Read More »

Qld buses saved from privatisation

We’d like to congratulate our colleagues in Queensland who campaigned tirelessly in the lead up to their state election and saved their bus services from privatisation. Read More »

Bus skidding concerns are widespread

Buses skidding in red bus lanes appears to be widespread. If you have experienced this first hand please give a brief written report to your depot delegate so the union can progress the dispute. Read More »

Patients before profits

Members are invited to join the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association at a meeting on Saturday the 29th in Narrabeen to discuss the 2015 NSW election campaign. Read More »

Ask for a changeover if you get a flat tyre

There is an issue at the Ryde depot with bus operators being asked to drive with a flat tyre. The union advises all members to immediately ask for a changeover if you get a flat tyre. Read More »

Hands off our buses, says Qld

Our colleagues in Queensland are fighting against bus privatisation this election. If the LNP is re-elected bus services will go to tender, meaning they will likely be privatised.

Bus privatisation means job cuts. It also means more expensive transport and less bus services, less often. Read More »

Union wins big back pay claim

The union has had a huge win on excess travel time whilst on loan to another depot. State Transit are paying six years back pay for unpaid travel time for DOCs. Read More »

Working with children check update

Unions NSW on behalf of all affected workers in NSW is still disputing the $80.00 fee for the working with children check. With no foreseeable end to the matter at this point in time and the due date approaching the union advises that Bus Operators should NOW start the process of obtaining this check. Read More »