Illawarra road users are urged to ‘Be Bus Aware’ this Bus Safety Week, with never-before-seen near-miss footage released today.
Howard Collins, Transport for NSW Coordinator-General, said more than 345 million passenger trips are taken by bus each year across NSW’s fleet of more than 8,000 buses – making it the state’s most accessible form of public transport.
“Millions of people rely on buses to get around NSW every day. Bus Safety Week is an opportunity to remind everyone to stay alert when travelling on or near buses,” Mr Collins said.
“Buses are large, heavy vehicles and can’t stop quickly, so all road users need to give them space. Do not cut in front of or tailgate a bus and take extra care when travelling in a bus’s blind spot, as the driver may not be able to see you.”
Sadly, there have been 45 fatalities from bus crashes (including minibuses) in NSW since 2021, up until midnight on 31 December 2025. Those deaths include 12 drivers of other vehicles, 10 pedestrians, and four motorcyclists.
