Lake Macquarie On Demand Service Continues In Popularity

Now in its sixth year, Newcastle Transport’s On Demand service is transforming how people in Lake Macquarie get around. This convenient public transport option lets you book a ride from your phone using the Newcastle Transport On Demand App via the App Store or Google Play, or by calling, allowing you to plan your trips […]
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School Holiday fun with Newcastle Transport

These Spring school holidays, we’re hosting some exciting events for the whole family! Catch Ferry-tales on the Ferry, Superheroes on the Bus, or the Carnival on the Light Rail. Enjoy face painting, balloon twisting, and meet our friendly customer service team, ready to assist with all your transport questions.   Ferry-tales on the Ferry – […]
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How Do You Plan Your Trip? Here’s What You Told Us!

Newcastle Transport recently reached out to customers with a quick survey to find out how you plan your public transport trips. Here’s what we learned: How you plan: 40% of you use travel apps, 17% prefer map apps like Google Maps, and 9% enjoy the spontaneous approach, simply showing up at the stop! Top travel […]
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Newcastle Transport Travel Experience Day

Newcastle Transport Travel Experience Day is designed to help customers become more familiar with public transport. You can practice getting on and off our accessible trams, buses and ferry in a static situation, and have a chat to our customer service officers who will be there to assist you. The event helps people of all […]
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Getting to Lake Mac Living Smart Festival 2024

Lake Mac Living Smart Festival  Held on the traditional lands of the Awabakal People, the Living Smart Festival is one of Australia’s largest community sustainability events. The festival will be held on Saturday 21 September at Speers Point Park from 9am to 3pm.  Getting to the festival Catch one of the free shuttle buses to […]
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Newcastle Transport has joined the Hidden Disability Sunflower initiative

Not all disabilities are visible, such as autism, chronic pain, dementia, anxiety, visual or hearing impairment. Living with a hidden disability can make daily life more demanding for many people, but it can also be difficult for others to identify. Here at Newcastle Transport, our aim is to ensure everyone travelling on our network feels […]
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Hunter Street Closure Service Changes

On Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August, Hunter St will be closed between Tudor Street and Stewart Avenue due to construction works. Buses will be diverted along King St. Routes 11, 12, 13, 22, 26 and 28 will be impacted.  Services will return to Hunter Street at 5am on Monday 19 August. Customer service staff […]
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