Sydney Trains boss apologises for ‘late notice’ of transport standstill Community & Social Matthew Longland, the CEO of Sydney Trains, has said sorry to commuters for the lack of warning there would be zero network services on Monday
Premium Insights and analysis After the virus, public transport uptake a government destination November 9, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology COVID-19 has not only changed how far people travel (if that was even a choice for most Australians in recent months) but how we are
Victorian ‘rapid’ bus service trial to ignore timetables June 17, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A new plan to strengthen the state’s bus network will include the introduction of ‘rapid running’ buses that will not wait to meet set times
Union calls time on Tasmania’s public transport policy delay May 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade News The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) want Tasmania’s three major parties to release their plan for public transport and explain what will be done
Shakeup of Melbourne public transport fares could ease congestion, improve affordability, according to Infrastructure Victoria September 24, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Major fare reforms to Melbourne’s public transport system could benefit taxpayers and reduce congestion, according to a new report from Infrastructure Victoria. The report published
SA trials Uber-style bus service January 14, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales Mount Barker and the Barossa are the first regions in South Australia to test a state-funded on-demand bus service. The six-month trial — which began
SA opposition says a vote for Labor in 2022 is a vote to undo public transport outsourcing October 14, 2019 By Stephen Easton News The South Australian opposition has vowed to reverse the latest round of public transport outsourcing if it wins the next election in 2022, as the
Competitive tendering hasn't delivered for public transport, so why reward poor performance? October 10, 2017 By The Mandarin Features Transdev, which operates about one-third of Melbourne’s buses, recently had 33 buses taken off the road due to safety defects. Transport Safety Victoria’s action coincides
NSW public transport satisfaction soars, despite overcrowding and delays December 2, 2016 By Julian Bajkowski News If Sydney’s crowded trains, slow-running buses and a city centre ripped-up by the resurrection of trams sounds like a formula for commuter revolt, think again. People there
Lights, camera, ACTION: the wheels on the bus go where needed September 8, 2014 By Stephen Easton Features The ACT government has used detailed passenger data to redesign its ACTION bus network for the first time. And while not all passengers are happy,
