Keolis Downer related content

Newcastle bus drivers opt for 24-hour stoppage

News Rod Thompson - December 11, 2025

Newcastle bus drivers will step up their industrial action against Keolis Downer this week, via a 24-hour stoppage.

RTBU ramps up condemnation, despite Keolis Downer’s revised offer

News Rod Thompson - November 21, 2025

The RTBU is ramping up its condemnation of Keolis Downer by claiming it’s refusing to provide first aid kits on Hunter buses.

Newcastle bus drivers don red berets to highlight ‘true’ privatisation winner

News Rod Thompson - November 3, 2025

In a major taunt at Keolis Downer, Newcastle bus drivers will don red berets this week as part of their protected industrial action.

Newcastle bus drivers to cause ‘chaos’ in November

News Oli Goeldner - October 31, 2025

November will be a difficult month for public transport users, with Newcastle bus drivers releasing a “calendar of chaos” to protest unfair working conditions.

‘Middlemen’, local bus drivers continue fight against Keolis Downer

News Oli Goeldner - September 22, 2025

Newcastle bus drivers have followed up on their promise to rally against private transport operator Keolis Downer.

Newcastle bus drivers vote to strike yet again

News Rod Thompson - September 16, 2025

The RTBU is warning Newcastle bus commuters to brace for further impacts in the coming weeks unless Keolis Downer “comes to the table”.

Buses to be stopped for 24 hours in industrial action

News Oli Goeldner - April 23, 2025

Local bus drivers will walk off the job on Thursday 24 April for 24 hours in an industrial action against owning company Keolis Downer.

Newcastle bus drivers still offering free travel as industrial action continues

News Rod Thompson - April 15, 2025

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has slammed Keolis Downer for continuing to “drag its feet” on providing workers with a fair agreement.

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