Privatising bus lines just the ticket: NSW

Privatising bus routes has improved capacity and services, the NSW government says. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The privatisation of bus routes across Sydney and Newcastle has increased capacity and improved services, the NSW government says, despite a recent report calling it an "absolute disaster".

The government rejected a recommendation to return privately-owned bus lines in Sydney and Newcastle to public hands, saying putting routes out to tender allowed them to invest in other services.