Recent News
Opal fares up for review
After the NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance released details of the bus route upheaval to occur in Sydney from October, there was an immediate reaction from commuters worried they’ll have to walk more, change modes of transport, or be slugged with paying twice because they now have to change from a direct bus into the city to a bus and then a train. Read More »
Graffiti vandals threaten train staff
Channel 7 news reports that graffiti vandals have sunk to new lows, not only filming their graffiti act but also filming themselves abusing train guards and station staff. Read More »
Government fighting Newcastle rail line ruling
The Newcastle rail line saga is continuing, with the Government’s appeal against the recent Supreme Court ruling now set to be heard. Read More »
Sydney bus chaos to start in October
The NSW Government has finally released its plans about bus route changes […] Read More »
Report back from RTBU POD/HUB Survey
Bulletin 39 – To: RTBU Station Staff Members: The RTBU recently launched […] Read More »
‘Spit kits’ urgently needed to protect transport staff from disgusting spitting assaults
Being spat on is one of the most degrading and insulting forms of assault, and unfortunately for transport workers this disgusting act appears to be on the rise. We’re calling for spit kits to be introduced on our public transport network. Read More »
Transport NOW – July
The latest edition of Transport NOW – the RTBU National monthly bulletin – is now available online. Read More »
Banning thugs on our public transport a good idea
Shadow Transport Minister Ryan Park is advocating for legislation which would ban thugs who commit serious offences on our transport networks from using these services. The RTBU is supporting the proposal. Read More »