Newcastle Transport recently reached out to customers with a quick survey to find out how you plan your public transport trips. Here’s what we learned: How you plan: 40% of you use travel apps, 17% prefer map apps like Google Maps, and 9% enjoy the spontaneous approach, simply showing up at the stop! Top travel […]
Newcastle Transport Travel Experience Day is designed to help customers become more familiar with public transport. You can practice getting on and off our accessible trams, buses and ferry in a static situation, and have a chat to our customer service officers who will be there to assist you. The event helps people of all […]
Lake Mac Living Smart Festival Held on the traditional lands of the Awabakal People, the Living Smart Festival is one of Australia’s largest community sustainability events. The festival will be held on Saturday 21 September at Speers Point Park from 9am to 3pm. Getting to the festival Catch one of the free shuttle buses to […]
Not all disabilities are visible, such as autism, chronic pain, dementia, anxiety, visual or hearing impairment. Living with a hidden disability can make daily life more demanding for many people, but it can also be difficult for others to identify. Here at Newcastle Transport, our aim is to ensure everyone travelling on our network feels […]
On Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August, Hunter St will be closed between Tudor Street and Stewart Avenue due to construction works. Buses will be diverted along King St. Routes 11, 12, 13, 22, 26 and 28 will be impacted. Services will return to Hunter Street at 5am on Monday 19 August. Customer service staff […]
Today marks the start of Rail Safety Week, with Newcastle Transport urging Novocastrians to stay alert and stay safe around the Newcastle light rail. CCTV footage released shows a number of dangerous incidents from motorists and pedestrians over the last twelve months. Keolis Downer Hunter General Manager, Emmanuel Genlot said the vision is worrying and […]
Thank you to everyone who entered the Newcastle Transport Scavenger Hunt during the Winter school holidays! Well done to the three winners of the competition, Lucy, Jehd and Frankie. We had a blast receiving all of your entries and hearing about your adventures on board bus, light rail and ferry. We especially loved this submission […]
