Tamworth Buslines in Tamworth, New South Wales | Transportation service

Tamworth Buslines

Locality: Tamworth, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6762 3999

Address: 21 Hume Street 2340 Tamworth, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.tamworthbuslines.com.au

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25.01.2022 Be Bus Aware https://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au//be-bus/index.html

24.01.2022 https://transportnsw.info/trip#/trip

17.01.2022 In line with NSW Health advice, wearing a face mask while using public transport is strongly recommended.

16.01.2022 Due to a traffic incident that took place yesterday on the Moonbi Ranges, this mornings 10:35 444 Bendemeer to Tamworth service will be affected. The bus is unable to depart from Bendemeer and is scheduled to start at 10:52 from Moonbi. It will then will resume as normal. We apologise for any inconvenience.

13.01.2022 Test your knowledge about Bus Safety. https://towardszero.nsw.gov.au/quiz/4

13.01.2022 We've had many queries from customers with questions about bus services. We are running normal services including all school services. To access information about school bus services, please either logon to our website https://buslinesgroup.com.au/tamworth-sch/school-timetables or give us a call and we'll be happy to help you with it. Information about daily adult bus services can be found on our website timetable at https://buslinesgroup.com.au/tamworth-maps-timetables... Or you can access the Transport for NSW Trip Planner https://transportnsw.info/trip#/trip

11.01.2022 Fare Decrease Effective 1 January 2021 Transport for NSW (TfNSW) announced the acceptance of IPART’s final determination for Maximum Fares for Rural and Regional Bus Services, effective 1 January 2021.... This fare determination will see a reduction of bus fares for Tamworth Buslines passengers. RED tickets will remain at $2.50. This should be good news for rural and regional bus passengers. New fares will be available from the driver as soon as they are available from Transport for NSW.

11.01.2022 The moratorium period for students showing passes is about to expire at the end of next week. After this time drivers will start requesting that students either show a bus pass or pay a fare. If you believe you should have received your child's bus pass already, please either message us, or phone us so we can investigate the reason the pass hasn't been issued.... If you have applied recently, you are able to check the progress of the application on the following link. https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/trackApplication

10.01.2022 Bus Service Information for Students Returning to Schools STUDENTS RETURNING TO SCHOOLS FROM 11th MAY Tamworth Buslines will be delivering bus services in accordance with Transport for NSW COVID-19 Precautions for Public Transport Services advice, issued on 7th May 2020. This advice has been developed with regard to Safe Work Australia’s guidance for Public Transport.... Specifically in regard to school students and school services the following information is important; Social distancing does not apply to dedicated school services No school student will be left at a bus stop Further, Tamworth Buslines will be encouraging social distancing on buses where patronage levels permit. The seats immediately behind the driver and adjacent to the driver will be isolated to minimise contact between the driver and passengers. Additional cleaning has been introduced on buses since the outbreak of COVID-19. The additional measures include; Additional cleaning of all touch points including hand holds, stanchions, bell pushes and seat top rails prior to commencement of all shifts both in the morning and afternoon, with hospital grade disinfectant. Drivers will be carrying out additional cleaning during any layover. Tamworth Buslines will continue to monitor processes and practices as students return in increased numbers. All advice from TfNSW will be strictly adhered to. Please contact the office on 02 6762 3999 if you require any further information.

09.01.2022 https://www.seek.com.au/job/50345113

07.01.2022 Applicants must attend Tamworth Buslines at 21 Hume Street to pick up an application form.

07.01.2022 A big Thank You to our Bus Workers. The outbreak and spread of Covid-19 has once again served to highlight just how reliant the public are on bus workers keepin...g the State moving. This crisis has shown the significant contribution that bus workers are making in the fight against COVID-19. For many bus and coach operators and their staff, the community need is often put before themselves. This dedication means health and emergency services workers can get to work and school children can access on campus learning. The focus of bus workers is on getting the job done and ensuring that all our lives can continue in the best way possible. BusNSW would like to thank Bus Workers for keeping NSW moving during COVID-19. #ThankYouBusWorkers #BusNSW #TfNSW #TWUNSW

06.01.2022 We've had a few questions about services from Manilla this morning. We've spoken to the Police and TRC who have informed us that Manilla Rd was closed, but is open. Normal services from Manilla will be operating this morning.

05.01.2022 Buslines Group wishes to advise our customers that ALL School and Regular Route Bus Services are currently operating as normal. Information and advice on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Transport for NSW has been working closely with NSW Health and other Government Agencies to address the challenge of coronavirus (COVID-19) and support the containment efforts. Our priority is the safety of our customers and staff and the continuity of services to provide the public with ac...cess to vital goods and services. Based on current information received from Transport for NSW, Buslines Group have implemented the following measures and actions:- In addition to our regular cleaning regime we will increase the cleaning of internal areas on the buses on a daily basis before the commencement of shifts (twice each day) and this will be done with Hospital Grade Disinfectant. Regular cleaning of the steering wheel, other driver controls and the driver’s area in general. Additional cleaning will also be carried out in the shared areas of the depot and office environment. Handling of cash is a necessary requirement of our business and drivers have been informed about being conscious of not transferring any contamination to the eyes or mouth. We have made gloves available to drivers, if preferred, when driving or cleaning. Buslines Group will continue to monitor information and advice received from Transport for NSW and NSW Health. How to protect yourself and others Practising good hand hygiene by washing your hands frequently is crucial and this will protect you, fellow commuters and our staff. Advice from Transport NSW and NSW Health:- Clean your hands with soap and water, or hand sanitiser. Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms We encourage any individual that feels ill to avoid travel In addition Buslines Group would also like to encourage our passengers in the interest of ongoing health of our bus drivers to:- observe the recommended ‘social distancing’ protocols and leave a 1.5 metre buffer zone from drivers where possible. A leave this seat vacated notice has been placed on buses. tender the correct fare when boarding the bus. Keep up-to-date with the latest information and advice about novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at nsw.gov.au

05.01.2022 https://www.pointtopoint.nsw.gov.au/sanitisation-stations

04.01.2022 We're very excited to announce that a new timetable will commence on the 23rd November, a summary of the changes in this timetable are listed below. Printed timetables will be available soon from the drivers, or from the Office in the coming days. They will also be available on our Website. www.tamworthbuslines.com.au... Route 428 - Quirindi to Tamworth New Saturday services between 9am and 4pm New Saturday services within Quirindi town between 8.30am and 2.30pm Route 430 - Tamworth to Oxley Vale via Tamworth Hospital Buses will stop at Tamworth Hospital on trips to and from Oxley Vale. Extra services on Saturdays mean buses will run until 5.30pm New weekday peak period services to Taminda industrial area Route 431 - Tamworth to North Tamworth via Tamworth Hospital Extra services on Saturdays mean buses will run until 1.40pm New weekday peak period services to Taminda industrial area Route 433 - Tamworth to South Tamworth Extra services on Saturdays mean buses will run until 4.30pm New weekday peak period services to Taminda industrial area Route 435 - Tamworth to Tamworth Sports Dome via South Tamworth Faster journey times with removal of Calala loop (to be serviced by new Route 436) Buses will stop at Tamworth Sports Dome and nearby sporting facilities from Monday to Saturday Extra services on Saturdays mean buses will run until 5.30pm New weekday peak period services to Taminda industrial area Route 436 (new route) - Tamworth to Calala via Goonoo Goonoo Road and Tamworth Shoppingworld New, more direct route connecting Calala with Tamworth Weekday peak period services to Taminda industrial area

04.01.2022 We've had a lot of questions in relation to if we are still operating bus services. We are certainly still providing services as we normally do. We are also ensuring that all buses are cleaned and disinfected at least twice per day, town service buses are also being cleaned between runs to ensure the safety of our passengers and drivers. We do also ask that passengers not sit in the seats directly beside or behind the drivers to ensure social distancing.

04.01.2022 Due to construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Hillvue Road and Garden Street, a number of buses and routes will be affected. To find out if your school bus will be diverted, click on the link below. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

02.01.2022 Due to roadwork, Glengarvin Drive will be closed to buses today until 3PM. This will affect the 430 Route service. The bus will make a U-Turn at the bottom of Higgins Lane, turn left onto Manilla Rd, then into Kirkham Cres to resume its normal route. Please note: This will NOT affect any school bus services.

01.01.2022 Transport for NSW Trip Planner https://transportnsw.info/trip#/trip