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The Age
7 hours ago
- Business
- The Age
A new Metro and a huge bus route overhaul start today. Here's what you need to know
The most significant shake-up of the city's bus network in years takes effect from Monday, with more than 150 routes changing and a new Metro route starting. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has described the latest update to the $1.5 billion Brisbane Metro and the new routes as the biggest improvement to Brisbane's bus services in decades. Inspired by world-class networks, the new system will add 160,000 services per year, with Brisbane City Council hoping faster and more reliable trips will support the city's increasing population. Growing pains are already being felt, with many commuters angry at the changes. Some were shocked to discover they would have to change buses midway through their journey. Others may lose their service entirely. One example was the 175 service, which no longer stops at the Mater Hill station on the South East Busway. Corrine McMillan, the state Labor MP for Mansfield, said scrapping routes left her community without alternatives as they were far from train lines. LNP councillor Ryan Murphy, formerly the council's transport chair, has conceded about 15 per cent of bus trips will take longer than they previously did. The changes As of Monday, the Brisbane Metro will run between Eight Mile Plains and Roma Street. Following the introduction of the M2 earlier this year, the council said total Metro capacity would be nearly 20 million trips per year.
Sydney Morning Herald
7 hours ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
A new Metro and a huge bus route overhaul start today. Here's what you need to know
The most significant shake-up of the city's bus network in years takes effect from Monday, with more than 150 routes changing and a new Metro route starting. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has described the latest update to the $1.5 billion Brisbane Metro and the new routes as the biggest improvement to Brisbane's bus services in decades. Inspired by world-class networks, the new system will add 160,000 services per year, with Brisbane City Council hoping faster and more reliable trips will support the city's increasing population. Growing pains are already being felt, with many commuters angry at the changes. Some were shocked to discover they would have to change buses midway through their journey. Others may lose their service entirely. One example was the 175 service, which no longer stops at the Mater Hill station on the South East Busway. Corrine McMillan, the state Labor MP for Mansfield, said scrapping routes left her community without alternatives as they were far from train lines. LNP councillor Ryan Murphy, formerly the council's transport chair, has conceded about 15 per cent of bus trips will take longer than they previously did. The changes As of Monday, the Brisbane Metro will run between Eight Mile Plains and Roma Street. Following the introduction of the M2 earlier this year, the council said total Metro capacity would be nearly 20 million trips per year.
ABC News
7 days ago
- ABC News
Sunnybank man charged with assault over alleged attack on bus driver in South Brisbane
A man has been charged with assault after allegedly attacking a Brisbane bus driver. Video footage of the incident shows a man in a green tracksuit in an altercation with the bus driver near the middle doors of the vehicle. The bus driver appeared to attempt to push the man out of the doors, before the man punched the driver in the face several times. State Secretary of the Rail Tram and Bus Union, Tom Brown, said the 46-year-old driver had injuries to his ear and face following the alleged attack. Police allege the incident occurred on a bus in South Brisbane just before 6pm on Friday, and said a report was made on Saturday afternoon. A 21-year-old man was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm on Monday morning after being arrested in Sunnybank on Sunday night. Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner spoke out about the incident on social media. "Violence against our hard-working bus drivers and other frontline workers should never be tolerated," he said.
News.com.au
7 days ago
- News.com.au
Man arrested, charged with assaulting Brisbane bus driver
A man has been arrested and charged with attacking a Brisbane bus driver, with the city's leader describing the allegations as 'deeply disturbing'. Police allege the 21-year-old assaulted the 46-year-old bus driver at the Southbank bus station shortly after 6pm on Friday. Footage of the alleged assault surfaced on social media at the weekend, depicting a man repeatedly punching a bus driver on a busy bus. In the footage, the man appeared to briefly get off the bus before going back to land a final punch. The matter was reported to police on Saturday afternoon. Following investigations, detectives arrested the 21-year-old at a property on Station Rd at Sunnybank on Sunday night. Footage of the arrest released by police shows officers handcuffing the man and escorting him from the property. He has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and is due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday. Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner called the alleged assault 'deeply disturbing' in a post to social media on Saturday afternoon. He said Brisbane was a 'friendly city' where everyone deserved to feel safe. 'While we have strong safety protections for our bus drivers, we shouldn't need them which is why we continue to stand up for Brisbane against crime to keep our community safe,' Mr Schrinner said. The video was circulated across social media over the weekend, with many labelling the alleged assault 'unacceptable'. 'No one helps him … feeling really bad after seeing this video,' one person commented. 'Bloody disgrace. Get in there and help him,' another said. Rail Tram and Bus Union state secretary Tom Brown described the incident as deeply concerning, as reported by The Courier Mail. 'We're sickened by the footage of the incident, and our concern is for the wellbeing of the driver at this point in time,' he said. 'I know that he's been to the doctor, and I know that he is off work for the next week, but we will just wait and see how he has actually pulled up from the incident (and) what injuries he actually has at this point in time.'
Sydney Morning Herald
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Brisbane news live: Video shows driver being bashed on South Brisbane bus
Latest posts Pinned post from 7.31am 'Deeply disturbing': Driver bashed on South Brisbane bus By Police have launched an investigation after a driver was repeatedly punched while trying to remove a passenger from his bus in South Brisbane. Brisbane's lord mayor labelled the assault in South Brisbane 'deeply disturbing' and vowed to lobby the state government to ban repeat offenders from public transport. Video footage posted to community Facebook page Brisbane Incident Alerts shows a bus driver trying to remove a man from a bus, allegedly for refusing to pay the 50-cent fare. The passenger responds by punching the driver repeatedly in the shoulder and arm, stopping briefly to leave the bus before returning and punching him in the head. Queensland Police have confirmed an investigation has been launched, and urged anyone with information to come forward. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner reposted footage of the assault on Instagram with a caption that read: 'This kind of behaviour is deeply disturbing and has no place in our city. 6.35am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: The US has launched an assault on three nuclear sites in Iran, bringing the US directly into a conflict that threatens to escalate in the Middle East. When Donald Trump announced he might take as long as two weeks to decide on Iran, the ruse was already well under way. Within two days, under the cover of darkness, he struck. Follow our live coverage of the developing story here. In other news, British Airways and Singapore Airlines have cancelled flights to the Persian Gulf, increasing aviation disruptions in the region after the US struck three nuclear sites in Iran and Tehran vowed to retaliate. Tesla launched its long-awaited robotaxi service on the streets of Austin following almost a decade of hype from Elon Musk, kicking off a precarious new era for the carmaker. Too little sleep is bad for your health, but too much could be worse. One week out from the end of the financial year, analysts are predicting a strong annual performance for superannuation funds despite a year of market volatility caused by President Donald Trump's trade war and escalating conflict in the Middle East. And Australian rock icons AC/DC will head home to Australia in November, marking their first shows Down Under in nearly a decade. 6.19am The top stories this morning Good morning, welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Monday, June 23. Today we can expect showers and a top temperature of 23 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: Queensland's most controversial premier was 'God', National Party leader David Littleproud says in a new documentary on Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen. MP Bob Katter has other views, which aren't nearly as flattering. More and more of us are turning to Dr Google to get to the bottom of whatever ails us. But while taking an interest in one's health is a positive thing, reporter Cameron Atfield found – much to his relief – that self-diagnosis is a mug's game. The embattled head of Queensland's state-run forensic testing lab has less than a week to explain why she should not be removed from the job. Attorney-General Deb Frecklington suspended Forensic Science Queensland director Dr Linzi Wilson-Wilde late on Friday, pending a show cause notice for her removal. Workers who participated in union protests in Brisbane last week will be docked pay, the premier says as the actions of some in the crowd drew condemnation from both sides of politics.
