MYSTERIOUS: Keolis downer - What They Never Told You

Newcastle bus drivers told to finish trips in unregistered buses, union alleges

The union says Keolis Downer knew its buses were unregistered but told drivers to finish their trips.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 3, 2024

Union slams Keolis Downer over bus registration bungle in Newcastle

Keolis Downer has admitted registration had lapsed on a significant number of buses this week.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 2, 2024

'Cycle of decline': union urges government to make transport public again

"Privatising Newcastle's bus network has been a complete disaster."

Newcastle Herald · Jul 26, 2024

City all fired up for a massive night of New Year's Eve celebrations

Fire dancers, epic aerial shows and fireworks are just the beginning.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 1, 2023

Keolis cancels regular buses while shuttling event audiences

The company had to cancel 30 regular services on the day of the Knights vs Raiders game.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 23, 2023

Newcastle bus services under microscope as Labor launches industry taskforce

The review will examine whether Keolis Downer and other operators are meeting contractual obligations and, if not, whether they are being penalised for it.

Newcastle Herald · May 1, 2023

South Australian government announces deal with Keolis Downer Adelaide to scrap trains, trams privatisation

The South Australian premier says his government has reached an agreement to return trains and trams to public ownership, after they were privatised by the previous government.

ABC News · Apr 2, 2023

Trainee bus driver slams Keolis Downer for inadequate training amid Sydney shortage

A bus driver shortage may be leaving commuters frustrated by delays and cancellations, but a new recruit is equally frustrated, saying inadequate training and low pay are giving him second thoughts about the job.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2023

Extra bus drivers and police called in for Supercars weekend

"It's easier for us to allocate resources on the weekend because on the weekend we don't operate school services so we have more staff available."

Newcastle Herald · Mar 9, 2023

Focus on taking care of Newcastle's blooms, not driving some kind of boom

The city needs fewer hard surfaces. Please make The Station and the South Newcastle Skateboard area the last gasp of this council's love affair with concrete.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 10, 2023