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The Latest Breaking News from Keolis Downer

Newcastle bus drivers told to finish trips in unregistered buses, union alleges

The union says Keolis Downer knew its buses were unregistered but told drivers to finish their trips.

Newcastle Herald

Union slams Keolis Downer over bus registration bungle in Newcastle

Keolis Downer has admitted registration had lapsed on a significant number of buses this week.

Newcastle Herald

'Cycle of decline': union urges government to make transport public again

"Privatising Newcastle's bus network has been a complete disaster."

Newcastle Herald

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High school student fed up with 'cancelled, late, unreliable' bus

The student has racked up $150 in Uber and Taxi costs.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Transport gets nostalgic, but not all our memories are 'positive'

Newcastle's public transport needs to go forward, not look back.

Newcastle Herald

Dispute with Spanish maker leaves Newcastle tram laid up for two years

The trams are experiencing problems with their onboard batteries.

Newcastle Herald

Train drivers to strike as pay talks go off the rails

Commuters are being warned of significant disruptions when Adelaide train drivers strike in search of a better pay deal from private operator Keolis Downer.

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City all fired up for a massive night of New Year's Eve celebrations

Fire dancers, epic aerial shows and fireworks are just the beginning.

Newcastle Herald

Keolis cancels regular buses while shuttling event audiences

The company had to cancel 30 regular services on the day of the Knights vs Raiders game.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle bus services under microscope as Labor launches industry taskforce

The review will examine whether Keolis Downer and other operators are meeting contractual obligations and, if not, whether they are being penalised for it.

Newcastle Herald

South Australian government announces deal with Keolis Downer Adelaide to scrap trains, trams privatisation

The South Australian premier says his government has reached an agreement to return trains and trams to public ownership, after they were privatised by the previous government.

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Trainee bus driver slams Keolis Downer for inadequate training amid Sydney shortage

A bus driver shortage may be leaving commuters frustrated by delays and cancellations, but a new recruit is equally frustrated, saying inadequate training and low pay are giving him second thoughts about the job.

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Extra bus drivers and police called in for Supercars weekend

"It's easier for us to allocate resources on the weekend because on the weekend we don't operate school services so we have more staff available."

Newcastle Herald

Focus on taking care of Newcastle's blooms, not driving some kind of boom

The city needs fewer hard surfaces. Please make The Station and the South Newcastle Skateboard area the last gasp of this council's love affair with concrete.

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Newcastle bus drivers start 24-hour strike

"This is about the cost of living"

Newcastle Herald

Why Monday won't be the end of Newcastle bus disruptions

The strike stems from negotiations on proposed enterprise agreements between Keolis Downer and workers.

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Adelaide train line back in action, amid claims ending transport privatisation deal could cost taxpayers $70m

Adelaide’s Gawler rail line is back online on Sunday, after lying dormant for 18 months.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle's bus network comes to a grinding halt as drivers strike for better pay

BUS DRIVERS brought the city's public transport network to a halt on Friday in a strike to push for better wages from Newcastle's Keolis Downer.

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Newcastle bus drivers to ditch company uniform 'indefinitely' as they call for fair wages

"Drivers are being forced to take protected industrial action to pressure their employer to pay a wage which allows them to make ends meet and live where they work."

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