Tag: Road Transport
Fears NT motorists are getting ripped off
The Automobile Association of the Northern Territory is concerned NT motorists are getting ripped off at the bowser.[MORE]
Ford Geelong plant gets reprieve
The Ford motor company has cancelled plans to close its engine production plant in the Victorian city of Geelong.[MORE]
'One in ten' Vic car yards face foreclosure
One in ten Victorian car dealerships may have to close if a credit crisis in the industry is not solved soon.[MORE]
Truss perplexed by Sexton Hill decision
Federal Nationals' leader Warren Truss says a delay to the upgrade of the Pacific Highway at Sexton Hill is incomprehensible.[MORE]
Country roads neglected: Oppn
The SA Opposition says recent storms show how much country roads have been neglected.[MORE]
New push to seal Mereenie loop road
Central Australian tourism operators say they are starting a new campaign to get the Mereenie loop road sealed.[MORE]
N-W Metro 'may have led to M2 compo'
The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) says the operator of Sydney's M2 Motorway may have had to be compensated if the planned North-West Metro rail line had been built.[MORE]
Parents impose own log truck curfew
A group of parents in Tasmania's north-east is so worried about school bus safety they are imposing their own curfew stopping log trucks from entering the Tasman Highway.[MORE]
RACV tipping regional fuel price drop
The RACV expects regional fuel prices to drop further by this time next week.[MORE]
Dubbo farmers feel targeted by RTA
Farmers moving grain across western New South Wales say they are being unfairly targeted by the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA).[MORE]
Potential routes chosen for highway upgrade
Five potential routes have been identified for an upgrade of the Great Western Highway between Mount Victoria and Lithgow.[MORE]
Hwy funding cuts worry Coffs' businesses
There is growing concern in Port Macquarie about currently unspecified state funding cuts to Pacific Highway projects.[MORE]
Pitt defends Kennilworth-Eumundi road efforts
The Queensland Government has rejected criticism that it is not properly maintaining the Kennilworth-Eumundi road.[MORE]
Bus depot on schedule as Brisbane buys 85 new buses
Brisbane's public transport has been dealt a twin boost, with the purchase of another 85 buses and the announcement that the city's largest permanent bus depot is on schedule. [MORE]
Safety boost planned for Bruce Hwy black spot
The Queensland Government says a new intelligent transport system worth $2.8 million will be put in place early next year on the dangerous stretch of the Bruce Highway between Cooroy and Curra.[MORE]
RACT workers reject pay offer
RACT roadside patrol workers plan to take industrial action next week.[MORE]
Farmers urged to take advantage of fuel price drop
A trans-Tasman fuel price monitor is advising farmers to take advantage of a drop in diesel prices.[MORE]
The road to a low pollution future: rail
It is more important than ever that the Federal Government give top priority to transport projects and assist the states in reaching their transport planning goals.[MORE]
Protests planned if school transport subsidy cut
There is deep concern about the impact on Riverina communities of today's mini-Budget.[MORE]
Red light cameras 'revenue raising'
The Government has been accused of revenue raising with the rollout of new red light cameras. [MORE]
Ownership changes afoot for Magnetic Is buses
The iconic Magnetic Island Bus Service is being taken over by Transit Australia, owners of Townsville Sunbus.[MORE]
RACT workers vote for industrial action
RACT roadside patrol workers are taking industrial action.[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]
Bus operator questions student transport plans
A Tamworth bus operator says newly released details on plans by the New South Wales Government to rationalise the free student transport scheme on the weekend raise more questions than they answer.[MORE]
