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RTBU launches audit of violent hotspots after Brisbane bus driver’s death
The RTBU is launching a national audit of violent hotspots in an effort to bolster drivers’ safety. Read More »
Sydney Trains missing strength ratings for 200 rail bridges: engineering report
The system Sydney Trains uses to monitor the strength of the state’s rail bridges was missing information for more than 200 structures, according to a confidential analysis prepared late last year for transport authorities. Read More »
Light rail passengers forced onto buses as result of company incompetence
Sydney light rail passengers have been forced to use replacement buses after […] Read More »
Media Release – Urgently needed fast train must put safety first
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union has warned the NSW Government not […] Read More »
Government must fix the Hawkesbury River bridge
Train drivers and crew are understandably very nervous about driving across a crumbling bridge and putting their own lives and the lives of their passengers at risk. 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 »
Three buses on fire in Sydney in three months
Fire suppressant systems an urgent priority On Tuesday a bus full of passengers […] Read More »
Opal safety must be improved: bus drivers
Malfunctioning Opal card scanners are putting the safety of passengers at risk, bus drivers have warned. Read More »
More security issues on our public transport network
Last week we saw another significant security incident on the Sydney bus […] 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 »