The Latest Breaking News from Keolis Downer

Stockton ferry isn't just a delightful three-minute journey, it's vital transport

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Newcastle Herald · Nov 8, 2024

Assaults and ferry changes: the impact of empty Queens Wharf building

Vandalism has rendered a ferry staff room in the building unusable.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 27, 2024

Melbourne tram operator dumped for rival $6.8b bid

A $6.8 billion, nine-year contract to run Melbourne's tram network has been awarded to a rival bidder instead of its current operator.

AAP · Jun 28, 2024

Hunter among areas falling short of bus drivers

A bus industry taskforce has delivered its first report to the NSW government.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 14, 2023

Fears and frustrations aired over operation of Newcastle buses

A legally blind woman said she was left vulnerable and out in the cold when her buses were cancelled.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 28, 2023

Adelaide train privatisation to be scrapped despite termination fee, SA government says

The SA government is banking on Keolis Downer not pursuing legal action against it when it pushes ahead with plans to scrap the privatisation of Adelaide's rail network — despite a $94 million termination clause.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2023

Keolis Downer acknowledges mass bus cancellations in Newcastle

Daily bus and train passenger Tobias Hudson of Wallsend, says he has counted as many as 180 cancelled services a week.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 7, 2023

Concert chaos: more buses planned for tonight's Elton John gig

The transport provider conceded routes were "overwhelmed" and more resources needed after reports of hour-long waits for buses.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 9, 2023

Barely half: Newcastle public transport patronage fails to rebound

Hundreds of thousands of passengers have failed to return to the city's buses, trains, ferries and trams.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 8, 2023

Hunter bus privatisation in the spotlight under Labor election promise

"What happened to our bus services in Newcastle is a clear example of why privatisation doesn't work."

Newcastle Herald · Nov 30, 2022