International Women’s Day 2026 

This Sunday 8 March marks International Women’s Day.  At Keolis, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued and rewarded fairly.  Our Wickham team proudly features 40% female representation in roles such as Light Rail Vehicle Operators and Operations Controllers. Additionally, 25% of our ferry team is female, including our first full-time female Ferry Master.  We […]
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Bus services resume

Keolis Hunter statement First and foremost, our thoughts are with our driver who is recovering after being assaulted while driving earlier this week. Newcastle Transport bus operator, Keolis was advised by the Health and Safety Representative that bus services would cease from 6pm on 27 February until further notice, late Friday afternoon. The Health and […]
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Getting to the Newcastle Show 

Heading to the Newcastle Show on 27 February to 1 March?  Newcastle Transport can help you get there!  Save time on parking by catching the bus to Broadmeadow Station.   It’s easy to tap on and tap off at Opal readers with a Mastercard, Visa debit, credit card, contactless-enabled American Express or a linked device.  Plan your trip at newcastletransport.info or by […]
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Get on board with safer driving this Bus Safety Week

Newcastle Transport is calling on drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycle riders and public transport users to “Be Bus Aware” this Bus Safety Week. Today marks the start of Bus Safety Week an annual campaign highlighting the importance of bus safety for all road users and will run until Sunday 1 March. Bus Operators have been reporting […]
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Getting to Howlin’ Country

Are you heading to Howlin’ Country at Foreshore Park on Saturday 14 February? Save your feet for boot scooting by catching a bus, tram or ferry to Customs House or Queens Wharf for a short walk to the festival gates. Newcastle Transport are making getting to and from the festival as easy and quick as […]
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Are You Ready for School Return?

It’s that time of the year again… back to school! You’ve got the new backpack and shoes, but have you found a bus route? Tick one thing off the list by checking your school travel options. Here’s everything you need to know, from planning your trip and travelling to school safely. It’s easy to check […]
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Meet Riley: Newcastle Transport’s Youngest Bus Driver

For Riley, buses have always been part of everyday life. “I pretty much grew up on buses,” he says. “My grandma and I used to catch them everywhere together.” School runs, errands around town, trips across Newcastle — riding the bus with his grandma was how Riley got around. Sitting beside her, watching drivers at […]
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