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Private buyers in for workforce shock
Tram and Bus Divisional Secretary Chris Preston took to the airwaves in […] Read More »
Sydney bus drivers celebrated in new video exhibition ‘Bus TV’
Bus drivers who keep the city moving are at the centre of […] Read More »
We’ve just about had enough of Opal
Earlier on Bus Express we wrote about bus drivers’ frustration with the Opal system which constantly crashes, causes safety problems and is responsible for delays. The Bus Division has now taken this issue to the media. Read More »
We’ve just about had enough of Opal
Channel 7 reports on bus drivers’ frustration with the Opal system, including an interview with RTBU Bus and Tram Divisional Secretary Chris Preston. 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 »
More security issues on our public transport network
Last week we saw another significant security incident on the Sydney bus […] Read More »
Bus union calls for extra security following assault
The Rail Tram and Bus Union is demanding extra security on buses […] Read More »
Man has hair set on fire on public bus
AN incident where a man’s hair was set on fire while aboard […] Read More »
Bus drivers demand action following passenger assault on Newcastle night bus
The NSW Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) is calling for urgent action […] Read More »
Union wins State Transit backdown on safety cutbacks at Moore Park event busway black spot
RTBU Tram and Bus Division has acted on concerns from Randwick depot drivers and […] Read More »