Is Launceston's public transport better or worse today compared to 77 years ago? This thread will look at the level of service, focusing on frequency and coverage, and how it has changed since 1947.
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Tasmania is barrelling towards transport chaos over Christmas. The State Govt doesn't even seem to care. They have given up governing. #politas#ausunions https://t.co/9vJYpIhY5D
Metro Tas bus drivers in Northern Tasmanian will be stopping work again on Wednesday. This will impact afternoon peak hours service in Launceston. It's time for Eric Abetz to step up and put some money on the table. #politas#bustrike@Examiner https://t.co/vga813wHzp
Weekly reminder that the RTBU is a union that fights hard for its workers rights and fights right by its workers.
Workers rights come first and foremost - who would drive your trams, trains and buses??
@larper_the The XPT is being replaced, but the replacement trains won’t have sleeper carriages. We’ve been campaigning to get new sleeper carriages built as well.
@larper_the Also the law in NSW. In any case, living in another state is no excuse - you still have to abide by the law. Good luck with your argument in court champ. https://t.co/EAucfKrzvx
@larper_the Mate the road rules are clear. You can make as many excuses as you like, but the law is the law, and if you run over someone while breaking the law then you're in massive trouble. Just stop.
@larper_the No, you can't just make up your own set of road rules. If the tram has stopped to let passengers on and off then traffic must stop too. The problem here is the motorcyclist. https://t.co/LZS2SSpa8W.
Eric Abetz has admitted that funding to continue last year's Metro Tas pay rise will be in the state budget, but he now wants to go back in time and re-negotiate it. This is completely unacceptable. It's time to move forward, restore bus services & #FixMetro#politas
The RTBU National Executive has appointed Alex Claassens as the union's next National Secretary, following the resignation of Mark Diamond. Alex will commence duties as Nat Sec on 29 June. #ausunions#auspol https://t.co/TDbwTq9PEq
We're calling on the government to prioritise the safety and rights of Australian women by boosting funding for Community Legal Centres in the upcoming budget on 14 May.
Read our letter to the Government here: https://t.co/mBucdxAuTz
The level crossing collision at Westbury in Northern Tasmania earlier this week has once again highlighted the need for a zero-tolerance approach to level crossing safety The madness has to stop #politas#ausunions https://t.co/c9suP69wpK
The RTBU has reached an in-principle agreement with Keolis Downer Adelaide (KDA). All industrial action has therefore been suspended to allow for a ballot on the proposed EA. #ausunions#sapol https://t.co/zSPFieP639