The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has criticised the Tasmanian government for what it calls a ‘broken promise’ to deliver dedicated transit officers across the state’s public transport
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Assaults on bus drivers on the rise, sparking nationwide safety push
Across Australia, bus drivers and passengers alike are grappling with the troubling trend of anti-social behaviour and assaults on buses.
Once considered relatively safe spaces for commuting and community
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SA government to invest almost $10 million in public transport safety
The South Australian government has announced $9.6 million in the state budget to strengthen public transport safety, aimed at combating a rise in violent and anti-social behaviour across the network.
The
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Sydney students jump on board National Road Safety Week
More than 450 primary school students from Lake Munmorah Public School and St Matthews, Windsor, hopped on board with Busways this National Road Safety Week to take part in the company’s Bus Safety School
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Adelaide introduces indefinite bans on violent transport offenders
In a landmark move to improve public transport safety, the South Australian government will soon introduce the toughest penalties in the country for anti-social and criminal behaviour on the Adelaide Metro
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SA government releases confronting video to encourage care on the road
The South Australian government has released onboard security footage showing dangerous driving behaviour and close calls regarding motorists and buses.
In the video, motorists are seen cutting in and
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Security screens installed across 130 buses in Adelaide
Designed to shield drivers from anti-social passenger behaviour, over 130 buses in Busways Adelaide Outer South contract region have been fitted with new driver protection screens.
Busways worked with
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NSW Bus Taskforce leader outlines ways to improve Queensland bus industry
At this month’s QBIC Conference, NSW Bus Industry Taskforce chair John Lee presented on how Queensland can learn from the review and improve its own bus sector.
Since May 2023, Lee has chaired the Taskforce,
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Christchurch given the green light for bike racks
Christchurch is the newest city in New Zealand to receive a temporary exemption to allow bike racks to be used on public transport buses.
The exemption, which will allow bikes racks to be used only during
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NRMA bus safety program keeping kids safe
The annual NRMA Insurance bus safety program has this year helped around 2,000 kindergarten students in the Central West and Riverina regions learn to travel safely by bus to and from school.
With fun
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