Industrial action affecting bus services in Sydney
Industrial action is planned for bus services in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, Northern Beaches, lower North Shore and inner north-west. Passengers are encouraged to plan ahead with the potential for significant disruption on Friday 13 November.
Friday 13 November
On Friday 13 November, Rail, Tram and Bus Union members are planning to stop work from 6.30 to 7.30am and 5 to 6pm.
If the stoppages go ahead, significant disruption is expected, with potential delays before and after. Passengers should plan ahead, consider alternative transport where available and allow extra travel time.
Bus operators and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union are engaged in intensive negotiations and the NSW Government remains hopeful a resolution can be reached to avoid industrial action proceeding on Friday.
Alternative transport options, including trains, ferries, light rail and roads, may be busier than usual if the stoppages go ahead, as passengers seek alternative travel options.
Sydney Metro will start peak 4-minute services one hour early on Friday 13 November. This will mean the first peak train leaves Epping at 5.28am and Victoria Cross 5.48am.
Passengers, including students sitting International Baccalaureate exams, are encouraged to leave extra time for travel and avoid busy periods where they can. Plan ahead by checking transportnsw.info for the latest updates and download the Opal Travel app for real-time disruption information.
Monday 16 November
From Monday 16 November, proposed industrial action may affect real-time travel information. Onboard Opal card readers may be turned off on some buses which means real-time tracking information may not be visible in travel apps and online journey planners. This may make it more difficult to plan your journey or track when your bus will arrive.
Passengers should note that because of this action free or unrecorded trips will not count towards Opal weekly caps or transfer discounts, which may affect those using multiple services.
Other transport options may be busier than usual due to reduced visibility of bus services.
Ongoing action
Since Wednesday 4 November, industrial action affecting the operation of some buses continues. While buses will continue to operate, passengers may experience some delays or cancellations.
We will continue working closely with operators to minimise disruption and keep services running as smoothly as possible, including keeping passengers informed
Helpful information and feedback
- Follow this page for the latest information.
- Check Trip Planner for updates before you travel.
- Download the Opal Travel app and set up personalised travel notifications.
- Road users can download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701 for the latest traffic updates.
- Passengers can provide feedback by calling 131 500 or at feedback.transportnsw.info.
