Newcastle Transport
| Parent | Keolis Downer |
|---|---|
| Commenced operation | 1 July 2017 |
| Service area |
Newcastle Lake Macquarie |
| Service type | Bus, ferry & light rail operator |
Newcastle Transport is a future transport company that will commence operating the bus and ferry services presently operated by Newcastle Buses & Ferries on 1 July 2017 under a ten-year contract. It will also operate the Newcastle Light Rail when this opens in 2019. It is a subsidiary of Keolis Downer.
In November 2015, the Government of New South Wales announced its intention to contract out the operation of Newcastle Buses & Ferries services to the private sector.Keolis Downer and a Transit Systems/UGL Rail consortium announced their intentions to bid. In December 2016, a ten-year contract was awarded to Keolis Downer effective from 1 July 2017. It will also operate the Newcastle Light Rail when this opens in 2019.
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