A major state has revealed it won’t make public transport free despite unions calling for the federal government to make networks free for all Australians.
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has called
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BusNSW responds to Newcastle bus network privatisation report
The New South Wales bus industry is responding to a recent report that is calling for Newcastle’s bus network to return to public hands from 2027.
The McKell Institute report Private Gain, Public
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New report finds women transport workers suffer health issues due to inadequate facilities
A new report from a key transport union says that three quarters of women working in Australian transport suffer health problems due to not being able to access clean, safe or private toilets while on
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Hobart bus driver announced as new RTBU Tasmanian secretary
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has announced the appointment of a new secretary of its Tasmanian branch.
From November 9, Mark Dunsby will take over Byron Cubit in the role after the latter’s resignation.
Dunsby
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RTBU slams Tasmanian government over transit officer delays
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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RTBU protests against Metro Tasmania privatisation plans
Members of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) and opposition MPs gathered outside Metro Tasmania headquarters yesterday to protest the state government’s refusal to rule out privatising the operator.
Fears
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Agreement reached in Metro Tasmania driver stand-off
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has announced that it has reached an in-principle agreement with Metro Tasmania to end the ongoing stand-off with drivers.
The deal for a new enterprise agreement for
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Public transport services to halt as bus drivers strike in Launceston
Launceston commuters could be hit by service disruptions today as dozens of bus drivers take strike action over lunchtime.
Launceston bus drivers have planned to stop work for one hour between 1.03pm and
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RTBU urges companies to be honest with bus driver recruitment
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has made a plea to operators as hundreds of bus services are being cancelled across Sydney every week as the city faces a critical bus driver shortage.
9News has reported
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Union says Hobart bus services could be slashed due to shortage
A Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) spokesperson says Tasmanian operator Metro Tasmania could be forced to slash Hobart services due to the ongoing driver shortage.
The transport union says that Metro Tasmania
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