Tag: Transport
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]
Greens detail 30 minute bus plan
The ACT Greens hope the first stage of their plan to have buses running every 30 minutes will be introduced within six months.[MORE]
Car-carrying ships to head to Port Kembla
Port Kembla harbour is ready to get up to four car-carrying ships simultaneously in a fortnight.[MORE]
Tributes flow for trucking pioneer
Tributes have been flowing into the Scott Group of Companies headquarters in Mount Gambier, in south-east South Australia, where flags remain at half-mast after the death of founder Allan Scott.[MORE]
Barnett draws up infrastructure wish list
The W-A Premier Colin Barnett has named the government's priorities for funding under the Federal Government's 20 billion dollar Building Australia infrastructure fund.[MORE]
Landmark decision in WA rail lines stand-off
The Federal Government has ordered Rio Tinto and BHP-Billiton to open up their WA rail lines to third parties.[MORE]
New ferry terminals planned for Brisbane
The Brisbane City Council says it is negotiating with developers over plans to build new ferry terminals.[MORE]
Kosky confident on federal transport funding
The Victorian Transport Minister, Lynne Kosky, says she is confident the Federal Government will consider calls to fund more train lines in Melbourne.[MORE]
Greens worried about CountryLink support
The Greens say they are worried by an apparent lack of support for CountryLink rail services within the New South Wales Government.[MORE]
Is Australia still asleep at the wheel?
Australian politicians still seem asleep to the need to prepare Australia for a future peak oil scenario.[MORE]
Pensioners, carers to travel free on public transport
Disability support pensioners and their carers are able to travel free of charge on public transport in Victoria. [MORE]
Kalgoorlie-Boulder council renews transport hub push
The city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has renewed calls for a transport hub to be established in the Goldfields to improve transport links with other regions.[MORE]
Taking the bus
The Premier David Bartlett has flagged priority lanes on busy highways to encourage car pooling.[MORE]
