State Transit Authority of New South Wales
| Statutory Authority overview | |
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| Formed | 16 January 1989 |
| Preceding Statutory Authority | |
| Jurisdiction |
Sydney Newcastle |
| Headquarters | Sydney |
| Minister responsible | |
| Statutory Authority executive |
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| Child Statutory Authority |
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| Key document | |
| Website | www.statetransit.info |
The State Transit Authority, also referred to as State Transit or STA, is an agency of the Government of New South Wales based in Sydney, operating bus and ferry services. The STA reports to the Minister for Transport, Andrew Constance. The current chief executive is Peter Rowley.
The former Premier of New South Wales, Barrie Unsworth was chairman from November 2004 to November 2009.
The State Transit Authority comprises two business units.
Sydney Buses is a commuter bus service operating in Sydney. The network is loosely based on the reach of the city's former tram network.
Sydney Buses has grown significantly through acquisitions of smaller bus companies as reforms to contracting arrangements encourage consolidation in the industry. In December 1999 North & Western Bus Lines was purchased followed in February 2000 by Parramatta-Ryde Bus Service. In January 2005 most of former Harris Park Transport routes were taken over from Hillsbus, which were then given back to Hillsbus in September 2005 with the exception of routes 623, 624, 628 and 629.
Sydney Buses operates a number of high-profile services.
As of 2014/15, State Transit has not met its on-time running target in any of its four metropolitan contract regions for the last three years, although its performance has improved in three of the regions.
Newcastle Buses & Ferries is a commuter bus and ferry service operating in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Newcastle Buses & Ferries operates 28 bus routes plus a ferry service across the Hunter River between Newcastle and . The network radiates from a bus terminal near Newcastle station. Major interchanges are located at the University of Newcastle, Wallsend, Glendale, Warners Bay, Belmont, Charlestown Square and Westfield Kotara.
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