# Sydney Buses Rewired Ahead of Metro

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Podcast: [Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669)
Published: 2026-06-15T19:15:48+00:00
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Sydney’s bus network is undergoing a major shake-up starting Sunday, with eight routes cut and ten new ones added—mostly in the southwest—to align with the upcoming M1 metro extension. Eleven routes will be rerouted, and eighty-seven will see timetable tweaks, sparking union fears of reduced service frequency. As the final metro stretch opens in October, officials tout smoother connections and better capacity, but drivers’ unions warn of cuts and call for investment in staff to restore reliability. Meanwhile, northern beaches drivers will disable Opal readers for two weeks, offering free rides amid ongoing wage negotiations. Despite lingering driver shortages, vacancies have dipped since last August, though staffing remains a challenge. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/32aea07d15d18590

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