Tag: Transport
Support shown for rail line replacement
An independent survey of Newcastle residents has found more than 60 per cent would support the removal of the inner-city rail line if it would be replaced by a fast bus service.[MORE]
Rees seeks private ferry for Parramatta
Private ferry operators asked to bid for commuter services between Parramatta and the city.[MORE]
Sydneysiders abandoning ferries: report
New performance figures have revealed thousands of passengers are abandoning Sydney Ferries' services. [MORE]
City Cats still dodging storm debris
Brisbane's high-speed ferries still have not resumed full services amid ongoing concern about storm debris in the river. [MORE]
LNP unveils $414m public transport plan
The Liberal-National Party has unveiled a public transport policy and a new publicity machine to match.[MORE]
Opposition rails against new appointment
The New South Wales Opposition has criticised the appointment of the new head of RailCorp, Elizabeth Crouch.[MORE]
Taxi drivers win fare rise
Taxi fares in Western Australia are set to increase by more than two per cent from Monday.[MORE]
Brisbane's transport system boosted for festive season
Late-night bus services in Brisbane will be doubled from Friday to cope with expected increased demand over the festive season. [MORE]
Manly ferry sold for $25,000
An 88-year-old Manly ferry, the Baragoola, has been sold at an online auction for $25,000.[MORE]
Rees stands by school travel newspaper ads
New South Wales Premier Nathan Rees has defended placing full-page advertisements in two Sydney newspapers detailing changes to the school travel scheme.[MORE]
Very fast train 'ideal project for Canberra'
The Property Council of Australia has resurrected the very fast train proposal saying it would help Canberra weather the economic crisis.[MORE]
NSW Oppn promises to tackle transport
The NSW Opposition has pledged to follow through on its transport promises if it is elected.[MORE]
Melbourne cab increase a disaster for industry: taxi group
The Victorian Taxi Drivers Association says the introduction of 500 new cabs in Melbourne is a disaster for the industry.[MORE]
Govt under fire over student transport scheme changes
The Illawarra and South East Regional Council of Parents and Citizens says New South Wales Government reforms to the student transport scheme are not a sincere attempt to rein in spending.[MORE]
Asciano defends company's prospects
The transport group, Asciano, is dismissing speculation about its future after its share price collapsed yesterday.[MORE]
Arrests over taxi driver attack
Victoria Police have arrested a man and a woman over the early morning stabbing of a taxi driver at Ashburton, in Melbourne's east.[MORE]
Next step for transport hub
The Parliamentary Public Works Committee is holding a site inspection to help determine if the Brighton Transport Hub should be approved.[MORE]
New timetable may mean longer trips
A new timetable designed to boost capacity on Melbourne's public transport network takes effect today.[MORE]
Greens criticise free student travel axing
The Greens say almost half the money the New South Wales Government is spending on school student travel is being wasted on unused trips and private schools.[MORE]
Vic taxis to undergo safety checks
Victorian taxis will have their registration and vehicle numbers audited and will be required to pass a safety check as part of a new State Government plan.[MORE]
Student bus pass fees to be introduced
The NSW Government has announced plans to charge families up to $180 for school student bus passes.[MORE]
Union calls for heavy vehicle pay rate overhaul
The Transport Workers Union (TWU) says the Federal Government must take action on a new report that recommends setting a mandatory pay rate for safely operating a heavy vehicle.[MORE]
Martin Meters suspends taxi screen production
The only approved manufacturer of taxi security screens says he will not have enough made to cover all Victorian cabs by the end of the year.[MORE]
State to maintain funding for transport
Victoria promises not to reduce its funding for the Melbourne Transport Plan.[MORE]
Govt warning on transport plan
The Victorian Government has indicated its much anticipated transport plan could be dramatically downgraded, because of the global financial crisis.[MORE]
