Recent News

Bad planning leads to bus chaos in Sydney

Bus drivers and passengers alike were extremely frustrated during peak hour on Monday morning with delays of almost two hours in some areas. But the NSW Government has no plan yet to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Read More »

Christmas Bus winners announced!

Port Botany depot has taken out the prize for the best Christmas Bus this year.

Nine-year old Mary Chaar, a patient at the Sydney Children’s Hospital at Randwick, was the official judge. Read More »

Christmas buses on the roads again

It’s time to get out the bells and tinsel for the annual Christmas Bus competition! The defending champions at Mona Vale depot have already decked out two buses this year. Here’s a sneak peak inside their Christmas Bendy Bus. Read More »

You don’t have to drive when bus air conditioning is faulty

Bus division union delegates are getting complaints from members claiming that they feel intimidated by Radio Room Officials insisting that they continue to operate buses when the air conditioning has failed. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. Read More »

Randwick bus depot gets into the Christmas spirit

Around 50 people came out into the sunshine to enjoy the Randwick Bus Depot’s children’s Christmas party and it was hard to tell who had more fun – the children or the adults. Read More »

North Shore Times: Sydney’s friendliest bus driver

Sydney’s friendliest bus driver David Thomas is still smiling after 54 years and 1.6 million km.
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Working with children check

Tram and Bus Division members are advised that they should wait until next year before they pay the $80 to do their next working with children check. Unions NSW is continuing the fight to win this dispute. Read More »

More security needed on Sydney buses

The State Government has announced additional bus services for Sydney. The RTBU […] Read More »

Newcastle Herald: Bus every 10 minutes

Members will be interested in this front-page report in the Newcastle Herald about bus services in Newcastle CBD. Read More »

Sick leave support

If you or one of your colleges has had a serious accident or illness and are running out of paid leave, the state government’s sick leave support policy may help. Read More »