New York woman was trying to board a city bus for work. Then the driver allegedly shut the doors on her hand: ‘This is the life of poor people’ She was rushing to catch the bus. We Got This Covered · Aug 17
Cancelled safety upgrades on Sydney light rail would have only cost $2.2m, whistleblower claims after fatal incidents NSW government urged to investigate if transport department refused to share cost of sensors that would detect a person entering coupling area The Guardian - AU · Apr 13
Sydney light rail trialled sensors after death but scrapped project due to cost before second fatality, whistleblower claims Exclusive: Transdev undertook ‘coupling project’ after teen trapped between carriages in 2023. Trial restarted after second fatality, ex-employee claims, while operator denies ‘assessment’ ever shelved The Guardian - AU · Apr 9
Boston bus driver charged after running over and killing a 5-year-old kindergartener Jean Charles, 39, was released on $15,000 bail Thursday The Independent UK · Mar 27
Sydney tram drivers fear more pedestrian deaths without urgent safety fixes Exclusive: Drivers say they have been silenced after leaked memo from operator Transdev warned staff not to discuss pedestrian deaths with colleagues The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2025
‘The danger gap is so big’: woman who witnessed Sydney light rail death calls for safety upgrades Passenger who saw man die after he was trapped between two moving tram carriages hopes ‘something in terms of safety will come out of this’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2025
Should Sydney’s light rail carriages be modified after second death in two years? Police believe man was crossing track between two carriages when struck, sparking safety debate The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2025
Sydney trains to run 24 hours a day this weekend as government caves to union demand while warning of delays Commuters can access round-the-clock trains from Thursday but light rail services will be limited on Friday and Saturday due to industrial action The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2024
Government caves to worker calls for 24-hour trains A train strike that could have brought Sydney to a standstill has been avoided after the government agreed to run 24-hour services. AAP · Nov 13, 2024
Light rail to slow to a crawl as union ramps up demands Sydney Commuters face frustratingly slow light-rail trips as industrial action linked to a wages dispute between drivers and a major private operator heats up. AAP · Nov 5, 2024
Melbourne tram operator dumped for rival $6.8b bid A $6.8 billion, nine-year contract to run Melbourne's tram network has been awarded to a rival bidder instead of its current operator. AAP · Jun 28, 2024
Threat of further strikes looms over stalled light rail Commuters will continue to endure interruptions in Sydney as rail union members consider extending a 24-hour tram stoppage during pay negotiations. AAP · Jun 12, 2024
Tram network pay-row strike to hit Sydney commuters Commuters in Sydney will be affected by a 24-hour tram strike as a union ups the ante in its bid for a pay rise to account for cost-of-living increases. AAP · Jun 11, 2024
Luas trams are 'more dangerous' than ever, claim security staff Anti-social behaviour complaints on the tram service have skyrocketed in recent years Dublin Live · May 25, 2023
AAP · Apr 19, 2023 New Transdev boss denies deliberate bus cancellations Newly appointed Transdev Australasia CEO Brian Brennan denies the company cancelled bus services to avoid penalties and welcomes plans for a government probe.
Dublin Live · Jan 21, 2023 Gardai travel on Luas as concerns mount over anti-social behaviour Gardai issued an update on Twitter regarding their response to increased anti-social behaviour on public transport
Dublin Live · Dec 7, 2022 Luas confirm Christmas and New Year's timetable with extra NYE trams Luas operators Transdev confirmed today that all services will stop at 8pm on Christmas Eve, with no Luas trams in operation on Christmas Day
Irish Mirror · Oct 21, 2022 No extra security on Luas services for Halloween Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) confirmed that security on the Luas over the Halloween period will be provided by the 55 existing security staff 'without the requirement for additional external resources'
Dublin Live · Oct 14, 2022 Young UCD student hit by Luas tram was already dead from fall, hears inquest An inquest has heard how the aspiring young politician was killed after coming off his bicycle while cycling along the Luas track
Irish Mirror · Oct 13, 2022 Aspiring young politician was already dead from fall before being hit by Luas tram An inquest has heard how the a second year student of medical science and international relations at UCD was killed after coming off his bicycle while cycling along the Luas track
Leeds Live · Sep 30, 2022 'Angry' Leeds bus users bash 'barmy' timetable as new operator takes over 'What the heck is happening?!' fumed Wetherby passengers at operator Transdev
ABC News · Sep 27, 2022 Manly ferries operator says vessel 'well away' from Sydney Harbour cruise ship when steering failed The operator of Sydney's ferries is investigating a steering failure in one of its vessels, the second steering problem to hit the new Emerald Class fleet within days.
Birmingham Post · Sep 23, 2022 Wrightbus partner secures Australian hydrogen bus orders Ballymena bus maker said move paves way for "huge" opportunities in the region
AAP · Aug 25, 2022 Bus company fined over employee complaints Bus company Transdev has been fined $30,000 without conviction over discrimination of an employee who was given a warning after workplace safety complaints.
Manchester Evening News · Aug 10, 2022 How Greater Manchester bus cuts could affect you if last ditch rescue plan fails A plan to save the routes and maintain service levels as best as possible has been hatched by local leaders - who say failure to act would have ‘significant’ consequences for people who rely on public transport.