At its peak in 2023, in NSW alone there were 800 bus driver positions left open but unfulfilled. Despite these jobs attracting salaries of more than $100,000 per annum. The bus driver shortage became a
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Go-Ahead Group launches initiative to recruit 1,500 women drivers
In global news, Kinetic subsidiary Go-Ahead Group has launched a new program where it aims to attract and recruit 1,500 new women bus drivers across its operations.
As part of the company’s goal to achieve
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Sydney bus drivers receive staff Opal cards
In a big boost to accessibility, new and current Sydney bus drivers have begun receiving staff Opal cards to use public transport for free.
As part of a major recommendation from NSW’s Bus Industry Taskforce,
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Queensland bus driver of the year awards unveiled at QBIC Conference
At the Queensland Bus Industry Council (QBIC) annual conference on the Gold Coast over the weekend, Translink announced the winners of the 2023 Queensland Bus Driver of the Year awards.
The state’s three
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Kinetic Melbourne bus driver takes on major world marathons
In Melbourne, Kinetic bus driver Megan Veitch never thought she’d be in the seat that she’s in. Now, she’s also travelling around the world to conquer marathons.
The Kinetic Women Up Front graduate
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Finalists announced for Queensland bus driver of the year awards
Translink has confirmed that the finalists have been announced for the Queensland bus driver of the year awards.
The public voting phase of the awards runs until March 14, with more than 1800 nominations
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Report calls to make Tasmanian bus driver harassment illegal
A landmark report from the McKell Institute has called on the Tasmanian state government to make harassment of bus drivers illegal.
The report comes following an analysis of Tasmania’s “chronically
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Queensland government to deliver bus driver wage increase
The Queensland state government has announced that its latest funding package will boost the wages of bus drivers across the state in a bid to ease cost-of-living pressures on drivers and attract new workers.
While
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Father daughter duo revels in new bus driving venture
Unlike many in the industry, Emmanuel’s first experience of a bus wasn’t until his adult years. Hailing from South Africa, he had no real memories of taking public transport.
It wasn’t until he moved
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BusNSW recognises leading drivers at end of year function
BusNSW has recognised the best bus drivers in the state at its end of year function earlier this week. These prestigious awards are sponsored by Industry SuperFund, Spirit Super.
BusNSW executive director
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