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SA public transport operation leads to multiple arrests and fines

Tiarna Condren — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:04:54 +0000

Image: SA Police

A recent operation targeting fare evasion and general behaviour on the South Australian metropolitan public transport network saw multiple arrests and fines for various public transport and controlled
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Blood and urine samples can now be taken after serious injury crashes

Tiarna Condren — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 23:53:41 +0000

Image: Transport for NSW

Blood and urine samples to check for drugs and alcohol will now be allowed to be taken from drivers involved in serious injury crashes on NSW roads, with the state government introducing the new Bill to
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Hobart Metro bus drivers stop taking fares to protest safety concerns

Tiarna Condren — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:28:14 +0000

Image: Metro Tasmania

Bus drivers on Hobart’s Metro network will no longer be collecting fares from passengers in response to an “alarming” series of assaults and robberies. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU)
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Roll-away bus sparks safety warning

Tiarna Condren — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:31:38 +0000

Heavy vehicle operators, including bus drivers, in South Australia are being urged to be careful regarding potential vehicle rollaways. Image: Phoebe/stock.adobe.com

SafeWork SA is urging bus drivers to take extra care when stopping their vehicle following a recent accident in the Barossa Valley. The incident occurred on February 20 after the driver stopped the bus
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Volvo commits to safety with new geofencing technology

Tiarna Condren — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:49:32 +0000

Volvo is able to significantly reduce emissions and noise pollution using the technology (Images: Volvo Bus Australia)

Core values serve as the fundamental guiding principles that shape a company’s culture, decision-making and overall direction. They provide a clear framework for how the business should operate, what
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NHVR launch bus safety blitz in response to tragic crashes

Tiarna Condren — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 22:42:36 +0000

Image: NHVR

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has launched a national operation that will see buses across the country subject to roadside inspections and fatigue checks following an “alarming number”
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CDC NSW bus drivers awarded for commitment to safety

Tiarna Condren — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 23:06:05 +0000

The CDC NSW team celebrating Bus Safety Week (Image: CDC NSW)

With Bus Safety Week kicking off this month in New South Wales, CDC NSW celebrated by recognising drivers who have gone above and beyond for passenger safety and professional driver standards. Transport
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Victorian government silent on school bus safety queries

Sean Mortell — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:54:50 +0000

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The new school year has got off to a rough start for students attending at least one regional Victorian school who have been forced to stand for more than 45 minutes on buses travelling at 100km/h while
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Scania pushes road safety messaging with new partnership

Tiarna Condren — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:47:17 +0000

Scania bus fitted with vulnerable road user radar (Image: Scania Australia)

Scania Australia has partnered with the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) to help amplify road safety messaging as well as to provide a focus on safer traffic interaction with heavy vehicles. As
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Bus Safety Week kicks off in New South Wales

Tiarna Condren — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:43:12 +0000

Image: Transport for NSW

Held annually since 2015, the 10th annual Bus Safety Week is finally upon us in NSW, reminding all road users how to stay safe on and around buses. Running from February 17-23, the safety week provides
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