Public Transport

Betting ads have been featured on public transport in Sydney for years, despite research saying they're a "major culprit" for high gambling losses.

The $1.25 million bus interchange at Kingston, south of Hobart, has been sitting idle since construction finished almost a year ago.

Half of Melbourne's tram routes aren't serviced by accessible trams. And even if they were, many stops are no use to wheelchair users.

There are fears one of Queensland's biggest cities may end up without a train or fast bus network that can carry athletes and spectators to Olympic and Paralympic venues.

Some commuters found they were unable to tap on and off their regular public transport routes this morning, with the ticket validator machines at some light rail stops displaying error messages.

A new ticketing system called MyWay+ will be introduced today for Canberra public transport, which allows users to tap on with certain contactless bank cards or by scanning a QR code in the new app.

Imagine no Instagram scrolling, no watching Netflix, no checking emails and no jumping on a work video call. Many commuters are wondering why their phone reception is so poor when on trains.

The NSW government and Rail, Tram and Bus union have set a two-week deadline to resolve an industrial dispute that nearly brought Sydney's train network to a standstill.

The new ticketing system was meant to be up and running last year but Translink says commuters on the council-owned fleet of 1,200 buses can't use it until 2025.

A dispute over whether rail services should operate overnight on weekends has become a sticking point amid continuing negotiations with the government and union.

From Friday morning, trains across and into Sydney will come to a halt. The NSW government has said there will be some new measures to help address demand, but what exactly will they be?

Transport for NSW is "scrambling" to bring in replacement transport amid the Sydney trains shutdown this weekend. But why are workers striking and exactly what is the union demanding?

NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen says the industrial action on Sydney trains from Friday to Sunday will cause "major disruption for millions of train passengers" across the city.

Industrial action will freeze all train services across Greater Sydney from Friday to Sunday morning. Here is what the strike means for commuters.

The Brisbane Metro buses were meant to be a cheaper alternative to a subway. However, it has now cost $1.55 billion, more than the original plan it replaced, and the bendy buses won't be on the road until sometime next year.

A QR code poster on the inside of a tram door is the only indication that commuters are opting-in to a data collection trial via their mobile phones. It's stopped one passenger from catching the light rail entirely.

Bus services will return to normal on Saturday after drivers went on strike on Friday, in a surprise unprotected action that caught many off-guard and left some people stranded.

Community leaders in WA say Rex Airlines needs to improve its poor service record and pay its outstanding bills after being thrown a lifeline.

Trouble is reportedly brewing with the US-based company responsible for upgrading Victoria's myki ticketing system, raising fears of delays and cost blowouts.

If trains in Queensland's most populated pocket could be better connected through a cross-suburban rail line that already exists, why can't passengers use it?