Title: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Barry Drive on December 31, 2010, 11:53:24 AM
Post by: Barry Drive on December 31, 2010, 11:53:24 AM
Happy New -- general bus discussion -- Year !
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Irisbus Rider on January 01, 2011, 01:05:25 PM
Post by: Irisbus Rider on January 01, 2011, 01:05:25 PM
With an expected top temp of 37C today, there's no doubt that certain buses will not be completing their full shift! On the road this morning (11:30am), I saw the ACTION breakdown response vehicle turning into William Webb Dr, so by the looks of it, the fun and games had already begun!
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on January 06, 2011, 08:22:29 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on January 06, 2011, 08:22:29 PM
It looks like ACTION Buses might be displaying accreditation numbers once again as I spotted Bus 969 with such numbers being clear.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Barry Drive on January 08, 2011, 12:25:36 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on January 08, 2011, 12:25:36 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on January 06, 2011, 08:22:29 PMConfusing. The Act (Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001 (http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2001-62/default.asp)) allows the Territory to operate a regular route service "whether or not the Territory—
It looks like ACTION Buses might be displaying accreditation numbers once again as I spotted Bus 969 with such numbers being clear.
(a) is accredited under the regulations to operate regular route services; " [Section 18(2) ]
Yet ACTION is listed as an accredited operator (ACT BS011RR/TC) which makes that section somewhat redundant.
Under the Regulations (Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002 (http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/sl/2002-3/default.asp)) an accredited operator must display on the bus " ... the name in which the accreditation is held and the accreditation number allocated to the operator by the authority. " [Regulation 30(1) ] and must also "ensure that an advertisement for the bus service identifies the service by its accreditation number. " [Regulation 30A(1) ].
I have to assume that the accreditation is being put back on following the Auditor General's recommendation which stated that "ACTION should review all legislative requirements and develop and implement strategies to meet the requirements of [them]".
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: p_stampy on January 13, 2011, 08:34:04 AM
Post by: p_stampy on January 13, 2011, 08:34:04 AM
What's with buses saying 110 not in service or something?
Also, an Iris should say:
503 Service Unavailable
Theserver bus is currently unavailable (because it is overloaded heated or down for maintenance).[2] Generally, this is a temporary state.
or
417 Expectation Failed
Theserver bus cannot meet the requirements of the Expect request-header field doing what it's meant to do, and actually run.
Also, an Iris should say:
503 Service Unavailable
The
or
417 Expectation Failed
The
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: bubzie on January 13, 2011, 11:17:16 AM
Post by: bubzie on January 13, 2011, 11:17:16 AM
I'd be happy with
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fozmoesis.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F04%2Fthis-train-is-fucked.jpg&hash=1c6012f66e190215c036c603c8f403ed307a36f3)
...well, bus instead of train.
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...well, bus instead of train.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: CNG on January 13, 2011, 08:02:54 PM
Post by: CNG on January 13, 2011, 08:02:54 PM
Quote from: p_stampy on January 13, 2011, 08:34:04 AM
What's with buses saying 110 not in service or something
The reason busses say 110 not in service is because 110 is the code drivers have to put in to make the desto. I know it is pritty stupid wish it still said 000 or just "not in service"
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Sir Pompously on January 13, 2011, 08:54:15 PM
Post by: Sir Pompously on January 13, 2011, 08:54:15 PM
Buses, not busses. Bus-es-es would be how that sounds, has been bugging me for a while. For some reason the person who did the Desto's seemed to have entered 110 into the route number section, which really should just be left blank when writing the file....
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: bubzie on January 14, 2011, 08:50:47 PM
Post by: bubzie on January 14, 2011, 08:50:47 PM
I dont like it saying 110, as if there's a bus say, going through the interchange saying 110, i'll misread it as 111.
which means that i'll think that i've missed the bus or something. :bonk:
which means that i'll think that i've missed the bus or something. :bonk:
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: CNG on January 14, 2011, 09:44:28 PM
Post by: CNG on January 14, 2011, 09:44:28 PM
Quote from: Sir Pompously on January 13, 2011, 08:54:15 PM
Buses, not busses. Bus-es-es would be how that sounds, has been bugging me for a while. For some reason the person who did the Desto's seemed to have entered 110 into the route number section, which really should just be left blank when writing the file....
Sorry I am actually a good speller outside the forum for some reason I always stuff it up here.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: p_stampy on January 15, 2011, 10:41:50 AM
Post by: p_stampy on January 15, 2011, 10:41:50 AM
Maybe get a spell check add-on for your browser.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 15, 2011, 11:54:32 AM
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 15, 2011, 11:54:32 AM
Indeed. Everyone makes mistakes and I find having a spell checker quite useful.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: CNG on January 15, 2011, 04:45:44 PM
Post by: CNG on January 15, 2011, 04:45:44 PM
I will look into that guys
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Sir Pompously on January 18, 2011, 03:24:35 PM
Post by: Sir Pompously on January 18, 2011, 03:24:35 PM
London Cct Comm Bank stop has the shelter fenced off. They have fenced right to the kerb, the collard is on one side while the passengers are waiting on the other as you cannot see the bus approaching. Good work.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: CNG on January 28, 2011, 07:55:06 PM
Post by: CNG on January 28, 2011, 07:55:06 PM
Don't take my word but I think 882 might be a tuggers bus now
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 28, 2011, 08:15:20 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 28, 2011, 08:15:20 PM
Quote from: CNG on January 28, 2011, 07:55:06 PM
Don't take my word but I think 882 might be a tuggers bus now
Added to the Wiki page a week ago: http://actbus.net/fleetwiki/index.php?title=BUS_882 (http://actbus.net/fleetwiki/index.php?title=BUS_882)
883 is reportedly there too, just awaiting confirmation.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on January 30, 2011, 11:21:33 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on January 30, 2011, 11:21:33 PM
With Kambah School set to open in the coming days, I am wondering........When will school routes for Kambah School begin?
Some of you may ask why won't the 60 & 62 Routes do? Well back during Kambah High times, we had school buses drop a few kids off from the Lanyon Valley & a school bus that followed the 62 route & one that followed the 0 route except it deviated via Gleneagles & occasionally Allchin Cct. This left the normal route service free for the general public.
Some of you may ask why won't the 60 & 62 Routes do? Well back during Kambah High times, we had school buses drop a few kids off from the Lanyon Valley & a school bus that followed the 62 route & one that followed the 0 route except it deviated via Gleneagles & occasionally Allchin Cct. This left the normal route service free for the general public.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: bubzie on January 30, 2011, 11:33:39 PM
Post by: bubzie on January 30, 2011, 11:33:39 PM
uhhh, in the mornings we only had the 555 (which ran from tuggeranong to kambah, but would get you there at like 8:15, so that was not useful), the bus that ran from lanyon to mckillop via kambah, and that was it..
i'm sure it'll be out with all the "term 1 route changes" or something
i'm sure it'll be out with all the "term 1 route changes" or something
Title: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on January 31, 2011, 12:13:10 AM
Post by: Bus 400 on January 31, 2011, 12:13:10 AM
I swear we had more as I'm sure one fine morning, Kambah kids threw stink bombs threw the back windows of 3 school buses.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 31, 2011, 01:58:26 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 31, 2011, 01:58:26 PM
The 858 serviced Kambah High in the AM before they changed the route to run it along Vansittart, but it was very rare for Kambah High students to use it - they all caught the 60.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: CNG on January 31, 2011, 04:59:46 PM
Post by: CNG on January 31, 2011, 04:59:46 PM
To get a HR licence do u need a manual C Class licence?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: p_stampy on February 01, 2011, 03:44:51 PM
Post by: p_stampy on February 01, 2011, 03:44:51 PM
Did you consult the internet ?
http://www.rego.act.gov.au/licensing/licenceupgrade.htm (http://www.rego.act.gov.au/licensing/licenceupgrade.htm)
"HR hold a class C, licence or equivalent licence for at least 2 years"
http://www.rego.act.gov.au/licensing/licenceupgrade.htm (http://www.rego.act.gov.au/licensing/licenceupgrade.htm)
"HR hold a class C, licence or equivalent licence for at least 2 years"
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: CNG on February 01, 2011, 04:02:43 PM
Post by: CNG on February 01, 2011, 04:02:43 PM
Yes I did I still wasn't sure what it ment, manual or auto but it must be both.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Busnerd on February 03, 2011, 09:21:06 PM
Post by: Busnerd on February 03, 2011, 09:21:06 PM
Manual or auto has nothing to do with the MR/HR side of it, the MR/HR is the vehicle size, transmissions are just licence conditions.
I have an unrestricted C licence, so when I got my MR it became an unrestricted MR with condition B - Heavy vehicle to have auto or synchromesh transmission. Meaning because I didn't do my MR test in a crashbox/manual? I can't drive heavy vehicles with those but I can still drive a manual car...even though I am terrible at it...
Basically get your P's, once you've had them 12 months you can go for your MR (still on P's, would be PMR's) then after two years you can go for HR whilst on P's, so still PHR's :p)
I have an unrestricted C licence, so when I got my MR it became an unrestricted MR with condition B - Heavy vehicle to have auto or synchromesh transmission. Meaning because I didn't do my MR test in a crashbox/manual? I can't drive heavy vehicles with those but I can still drive a manual car...even though I am terrible at it...
Basically get your P's, once you've had them 12 months you can go for your MR (still on P's, would be PMR's) then after two years you can go for HR whilst on P's, so still PHR's :p)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on February 06, 2011, 02:14:03 AM
Post by: Bus 400 on February 06, 2011, 02:14:03 AM
Does anyone know why a lot of Tuggeranong buses were around the workshop this weekend? There does appear to be a few work platforms around these buses.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 15, 2011, 07:11:51 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 15, 2011, 07:11:51 PM
Because I'm lazy, can somebody answer this question submitted via the ACT Bus Website contact form?
QuoteHi there I'm having trouble finding a bus which picks up at the bus-stop on Kingsford Smith Drive at Latham and goes up to Kingsford Smith Drive at Flynn (hopping off on Kingsford Smith Drive just across from Melba Shops).
Title: Re: General Discussion
Post by: Barry Drive on February 15, 2011, 08:00:01 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on February 15, 2011, 08:00:01 PM
There isn't one. 906 comes closest. 14/314 turns off at Companion Cres.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 15, 2011, 08:01:41 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 15, 2011, 08:01:41 PM
Thanks for that MyWay.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on February 25, 2011, 09:04:41 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on February 25, 2011, 09:04:41 PM
Quote from: Sir Pompously on January 18, 2011, 03:24:35 PM
London Cct Comm Bank stop has the shelter fenced off. They have fenced right to the kerb, the collard is on one side while the passengers are waiting on the other as you cannot see the bus approaching. Good work.
This stop was unveiled today, it is very different style to any other shelter. All the plastic/glass stuff has gone & has been replaced with metal sheets with holes in them on most sides. The 2 top panels on the sides are now open, this means that bus drivers can now see someone sitting in the bus shelter. It is also maroon in colour & has wooden seats (seen from driving past). The actual shelter from the rain is the same as the other one, which had panels missing most of the time anyway. I'll try & get a photo this weekend.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 27, 2011, 05:20:22 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 27, 2011, 05:20:22 PM
I know the new set has been there for a while now, but it's about bloody time they got around to replacing those crappy old traffic lights at the intersection of Callam and Launceston Streets in Phillip.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: 400:D on February 28, 2011, 04:56:17 PM
Post by: 400:D on February 28, 2011, 04:56:17 PM
Has anyone noticed 851's middle number on the front desto is Digital but the rest is roller?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 28, 2011, 05:33:42 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 28, 2011, 05:33:42 PM
Quote from: 400:D on February 28, 2011, 04:56:17 PM
Has anyone noticed 851's middle number on the front desto is Digital but the rest is roller?
....what?!
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on February 28, 2011, 05:59:06 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on February 28, 2011, 05:59:06 PM
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Here is a photo of Bus 851 on Wednesday 23 February, I can't see a digital number in the middle, but the 3 does look quite faded. So maybe it was changed in the last few days (adding to the bus shortage).
Here is a photo of Bus 851 on Wednesday 23 February, I can't see a digital number in the middle, but the 3 does look quite faded. So maybe it was changed in the last few days (adding to the bus shortage).
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: 400:D on February 28, 2011, 06:07:01 PM
Post by: 400:D on February 28, 2011, 06:07:01 PM
It is definitely gone, it was running a 684 and it looked digital, either this or ACTION really has a bus shortage and can't fix the fading.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 28, 2011, 06:41:31 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 28, 2011, 06:41:31 PM
They wouldn't replace a single digit with a digital version. It's the whole thing or not at all.
The number rolls aren't *that* hard to come by, particularly with fourteen withdrawn renaults sitting around doing FA
The number rolls aren't *that* hard to come by, particularly with fourteen withdrawn renaults sitting around doing FA
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: The Love Guru on February 28, 2011, 07:06:15 PM
Post by: The Love Guru on February 28, 2011, 07:06:15 PM
Quote from: 400:D on February 28, 2011, 04:56:17 PM
Has anyone noticed 851's middle number on the front desto is Digital but the rest is roller?
Have you been smoking something you shouldn't?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Barry Drive on February 28, 2011, 11:42:22 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on February 28, 2011, 11:42:22 PM
Quote from: Chris_Guru on February 28, 2011, 07:06:15 PMMust have been. 851's desto number rolls are unchanged - the outer ones have been replaced and the middle one is old and faded.
Have you been smoking something you shouldn't?
Quote from: Bus 400 on February 25, 2011, 09:04:41 PMTo correct myself from earlier - the seats in this shelter have not been replaced (compare with the Electricity House stop), although they may have been repainted. So yes, they are wooden.
... & has wooden seats
Title: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Snorzac on March 01, 2011, 09:35:47 AM
Post by: Snorzac on March 01, 2011, 09:35:47 AM
Speaking of destos, 938 had a broken desto yesterday, next in line for a Hanover maybe?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Barry Drive on March 01, 2011, 03:26:18 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on March 01, 2011, 03:26:18 PM
Quote from: Metrobus on March 01, 2011, 09:35:47 AMOr else they could use the one they took out of 946.
Speaking of destos, 938 had a broken desto yesterday, next in line for a Hanover maybe?
Still speaking of destos, one of the front number rolls in 848 was loaded upside-down. But it may well be fixed by now.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bidgee on March 01, 2011, 04:11:39 PM
Post by: Bidgee on March 01, 2011, 04:11:39 PM
ACT Police posted on their twitter page (http://twitter.com/#!/ACTPol_Traffic/status/42440593766498304) that there is a accident between a bus and two cars at the intersection of Ashley Drive and Barraclough Crescent in Monash.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 01, 2011, 07:14:12 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 01, 2011, 07:14:12 PM
Couple of cars and a (quote) "small white community bus"
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Sir on March 01, 2011, 07:32:13 PM
Post by: Sir on March 01, 2011, 07:32:13 PM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on March 01, 2011, 07:14:12 PM
Couple of cars and a (quote) "small white community bus"
Hope it wasn't 490!
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on March 01, 2011, 07:35:47 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on March 01, 2011, 07:35:47 PM
Quote from: Sir on March 01, 2011, 07:32:13 PM
Hope it wasn't 490!
490 is ok, was on a 705N after the incident. Anyway 490 isn't that small as it is too big to go into Belconnen Depot (from what I recall).
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 01, 2011, 07:37:25 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 01, 2011, 07:37:25 PM
I got the impression that it was a Rosa sized vehicle. Not sure of the operator (ACTION, Keirs, Goodwin etc)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Snorzac on March 01, 2011, 07:45:48 PM
Post by: Snorzac on March 01, 2011, 07:45:48 PM
I saw it in the City at about 1800 doing a 319. Speaking of accidents 903 was involved in an accident exiting the Westfield Bus Station this afternoon, the can was pretty bad, but apparently the bus was fine.
Title: Re: General discussion 2011
Post by: Barry Drive on March 01, 2011, 08:07:22 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on March 01, 2011, 08:07:22 PM
It was only a matter of time before an idiot driver caused a crash at that intersection (assuming this was the first such collision). They put in additional signage, even marked GIVE WAY onto the road surface, but .... drivers pay no attention to signs anyway.
Title: Re: General discussion 2011
Post by: belcodriver on March 02, 2011, 09:51:44 PM
Post by: belcodriver on March 02, 2011, 09:51:44 PM
Quote from: MyWay on March 01, 2011, 08:07:22 PM
It was only a matter of time before an idiot driver caused a crash at that intersection (assuming this was the first such collision). They put in additional signage, even marked GIVE WAY onto the road surface, but .... drivers pay no attention to signs anyway.
I've had several near misses at the Westfield Station. They weren't crashes because I go through there expecting stupidity and am ready with the horn and brakes. I think the bus station should have been on the new section of Cohen St off Lathlain St with no cars allowed. Canberrans survived the first 30 odd years of Belco Mall without Cohen St going down to Benjamin Way plus the new northern car park is accesible off Lathlain.
Title: Re: general discussion
Post by: Barry Drive on March 09, 2011, 09:22:52 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on March 09, 2011, 09:22:52 PM
A car was illegally parked on Nellie Hamilton Av tonight - something which happens weekly. It makes it impossible to do the turn on route 59 (unless in a Dart). It's time that route stopped going through there and instead serviced more of Forde and Bonner.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on March 09, 2011, 10:37:02 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on March 09, 2011, 10:37:02 PM
Hopefully by the time Network 11 comes around, that new link road into Forde is complete so that north & west Forde can be better serviced . Also hopefully Mulligans Flat Road is reopened to help out north Bonner.
At least now most of the main construction is off Mabo Avenue, so bus stops can't really be blocked up
At least now most of the main construction is off Mabo Avenue, so bus stops can't really be blocked up
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 10, 2011, 04:51:39 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 10, 2011, 04:51:39 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on March 09, 2011, 10:37:02 PMhopefully Mulligans Flat Road is reopened to help out north Bonner.
Its closed? What for? Presumably just the section past the main roads into Bonner?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on March 10, 2011, 05:09:44 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on March 10, 2011, 05:09:44 PM
Yeah, from William Cooper/Jessie Street until Mabo Avenue north/future Forde road. This is to facilitate to opening of the new (higher above the flood plain) road & the ripping up of old road at flood plain level, which has been disguised as something else.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Busnerd on March 11, 2011, 11:22:38 AM
Post by: Busnerd on March 11, 2011, 11:22:38 AM
Ok, three things to mention here.
HOLY CRAP! THEY REPLACED THOSE TRAFFIC LIGHTS!!! i cannot believe this, those STUPID green faded traffic lights at the stupid intersection have annoyed me for so long, and they have finally be replaced!
Secondly WHAT THE HELL are you smoking, a digital number? It is clearly a plastic roll...the number is just faded, WTF does a bus shortage have to do with a faded desto roll? Nobody cares if the roll is faded, if you are so concerned you can ask the driver of 851 to let you get in there with a sponge and wipe down the number roll so that it is white again, it is just dust and grime and years of exposure to the light, most desto rolls that are plastic will come good again after being cleaned.
Finally Martin, if a car is illegally parked and screwing up a turn, im not sure of the intersection of you are speaking of but if it is near a kurb/corner just keep going over the kerb and make it crumble :P they might soon get the picture when all the heavy vehicles start deteriating the road/kurb surfaces :P
HOLY CRAP! THEY REPLACED THOSE TRAFFIC LIGHTS!!! i cannot believe this, those STUPID green faded traffic lights at the stupid intersection have annoyed me for so long, and they have finally be replaced!
Secondly WHAT THE HELL are you smoking, a digital number? It is clearly a plastic roll...the number is just faded, WTF does a bus shortage have to do with a faded desto roll? Nobody cares if the roll is faded, if you are so concerned you can ask the driver of 851 to let you get in there with a sponge and wipe down the number roll so that it is white again, it is just dust and grime and years of exposure to the light, most desto rolls that are plastic will come good again after being cleaned.
Finally Martin, if a car is illegally parked and screwing up a turn, im not sure of the intersection of you are speaking of but if it is near a kurb/corner just keep going over the kerb and make it crumble :P they might soon get the picture when all the heavy vehicles start deteriating the road/kurb surfaces :P
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on March 14, 2011, 05:28:43 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on March 14, 2011, 05:28:43 PM
I am wondering what clear fluid would drip from the area under the drivers seat in a Renault PR100.2 MkII? To my (not so broad) knowledge, it is only the water from climate control units that would drip from that spot. But I don't think I've spotted the first Renault PR100.2 with a climate control unit fitted.
Title: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Snorzac on March 14, 2011, 10:45:02 PM
Post by: Snorzac on March 14, 2011, 10:45:02 PM
It would be a/c condensation, all PR2/3s drain out under the bus except 990 which just overflows into the stairwell
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: CNG on March 15, 2011, 09:46:27 PM
Post by: CNG on March 15, 2011, 09:46:27 PM
I was interested why dose tuggers have both CNG and Man shifts, what is point as their is no difference in capacity and requirements between a CNG and a Man. What is the point behind this, as we don't have redex runs which where soley man so why still use it?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Busnerd on March 16, 2011, 10:12:11 AM
Post by: Busnerd on March 16, 2011, 10:12:11 AM
Probably because gas buses typically have less range than a diesel bus and would probably need to do shorter shifts and need to allow for fuelling etc.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on April 05, 2011, 07:10:07 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on April 05, 2011, 07:10:07 PM
Since Christmas & Good Friday have very similar (if not the same) shop closures, what are people's thoughts on ACTION running the Christmas Loops on Good Friday as well? Some things like the hours could be different, but what is going to make more people catch a bus on Good Friday then Christmas? When the shopping centers are shut & the corners stores that are open are walking distance anyway.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: lukeo25 on April 18, 2011, 04:50:41 PM
Post by: lukeo25 on April 18, 2011, 04:50:41 PM
http://www.omnibus.com.au/9178.html ACTION should buy this :)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: CNG on April 18, 2011, 04:57:11 PM
Post by: CNG on April 18, 2011, 04:57:11 PM
action already has, the mini buses, just different bodies
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: ajw373 on April 19, 2011, 09:23:53 AM
Post by: ajw373 on April 19, 2011, 09:23:53 AM
Quote from: CNG on April 18, 2011, 04:57:11 PM
action already has, the mini buses, just different bodies
11.5m is hardly a mini bus, though yes Action do have the shorter (midi bus) version of the Dennis Dart chassis.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on April 28, 2011, 07:20:40 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on April 28, 2011, 07:20:40 PM
This is off the ACTION website:
QuoteGet behind the ACTION wheel at the Canberra Region Transport Show
ACTION is exhibiting at the Canberra Region Transport Show on Sunday 1 May 2011 between 10am and 4pm.
If you are interested in becoming a bus driver, but have never driven a bus before, this is a chance to have a trial run. ACTION staff will be onsite with buses all day. Participants will receive a 20 minute safety and induction briefing. A qualified driver will be on board the bus with you for the duration of the trial to provide assistance. Information about other career opportunities at ACTION will also be available including special needs transport drivers, cleaner/refuellers and mechanics.
You must be over 20 years of age and hold a minimum of an unrestricted "C" Class Drivers Licence. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come basis.
The Canberra Region Transport Show, hosted by the Transport Industries Skills Centre and Lions Club of Canberra City, is held at Sutton Road Driver Training Centre. Highlights of the Show include the Snowy Hydro Southcare Helicopter, Truck and Car Show-n-Shine and vintage cars, trucks and stationery engines. There are also rides and entertainment for children. Entry is $10 for adults or $20 for a family ticket with all proceeds going to local charities.
http://www.suttonroad.com.au/
https://www.action.act.gov.au/canberra_region_transport_show.html
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: CNG on May 08, 2011, 03:33:29 PM
Post by: CNG on May 08, 2011, 03:33:29 PM
i saw 716 doing a 900
Title: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on May 08, 2011, 05:27:14 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on May 08, 2011, 05:27:14 PM
Quote from: CNG on May 08, 2011, 03:33:29 PM
i saw 716 doing a 900
A few articulated buses were sent out to cope with those attending Groovin In The Moo at the UC. Before that the 900's couldn't cope with the crowd out of City Bus Station. With buses having to leave passengers from the ever growing queue. A few requests went out over the 2 way & some drivers helped out.
Now what I don't like is the same crowds went to this event last year. Why doesn't ACTION sit down with the organizers & tell them to charter a few buses in the morning & evening. That is rather then the evening loop. Or failing that, ACTION could allocate articulated buses on the shifts that encounter the crowds (I am unsure if the steer tags can be used along the 900).
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: lukeo25 on May 08, 2011, 06:19:01 PM
Post by: lukeo25 on May 08, 2011, 06:19:01 PM
steer tags can't be used on 900's due to the tight corners in erindale
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 08, 2011, 06:25:06 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 08, 2011, 06:25:06 PM
Standard buses can't make that turn in Erindale without either turning left from the right lane, or crossing over into the right-turn lane from McBryde into Comrie (which they usually can't thanks to the speed at which most people seem to tear up McBryde to make that turn, not noticing that 12m vehicle crossing into their path)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on May 08, 2011, 07:13:57 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on May 08, 2011, 07:13:57 PM
Should grey smoke come from the exhaust of a CNG Scania when it is accelerating?
Title: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Snorzac on May 09, 2011, 09:46:21 AM
Post by: Snorzac on May 09, 2011, 09:46:21 AM
104.7 earlier reported a bus rolling on Rudd st. Anyone know what it was, I assume it was a coach.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: blackdragon on May 09, 2011, 09:56:56 PM
Post by: blackdragon on May 09, 2011, 09:56:56 PM
Quote from: Metrobus on May 09, 2011, 09:46:21 AM
104.7 earlier reported a bus rolling on Rudd st. Anyone know what it was, I assume it was a coach.
It wasn't a roll over, it was a Murrays coach that had rolled backwards after its driver forgot to apply the park brake when parking it in the layover on Rudd St next to 12 Moore St. It rolled backwards across the Moore St intersection, clipped a Porsche, destroyed a parking sign and was stopped from rolling into the DEEWR building by a tree. The tree did not survive.
From all accounts, the coach had minimal damage and was later parked back in the same spot (with the brake applied). I'm assuming it was later used for a 9am service to Sydney..
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Sir Pompously on May 17, 2011, 02:32:52 PM
Post by: Sir Pompously on May 17, 2011, 02:32:52 PM
Saw the TBX Irisbus (I am sure it was the Iris) today with a white and blue front, and TBX livery on the side.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Snorzac on May 28, 2011, 01:22:19 AM
Post by: Snorzac on May 28, 2011, 01:22:19 AM
It is Irisbus Delta 220, looks weird.
Check this out everyone, Australia's first low floor double decker, the Bustech Cdi.
http://www.busaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=60136
Check this out everyone, Australia's first low floor double decker, the Bustech Cdi.
http://www.busaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=60136
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: TBXbusboy101 on May 28, 2011, 09:16:31 PM
Post by: TBXbusboy101 on May 28, 2011, 09:16:31 PM
Quote from: Sir Pompously on May 17, 2011, 02:32:52 PMThey have done the same thing with one of the Volvo B7R's. I didnt see the fleet number, but by the look of the side it was either bus 226, 227, or 228.
Saw the TBX Irisbus (I am sure it was the Iris) today with a white and blue front, and TBX livery on the side.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: CNG on June 25, 2011, 04:55:22 PM
Post by: CNG on June 25, 2011, 04:55:22 PM
I was interested what is the minimum age of driving a public bus in NSW/ SYDNEY (STATE TRANSIT)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Snorzac on June 25, 2011, 05:06:02 PM
Post by: Snorzac on June 25, 2011, 05:06:02 PM
I think it is 21. You must have held your full licence for a year. However you can get your MR (just like the ACT) once you have been on your Ps for a year. Someone will be able to confirm that or correct me!
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Busnerd on June 27, 2011, 01:29:07 PM
Post by: Busnerd on June 27, 2011, 01:29:07 PM
Correct Zac. Hold your P's for 12 months and you are then able to do your LR/MR/HR computer test then logbook lessons then get your licence. So at minimum you can get an MR at age 18 and 19 for HR i think. However your are still provisional, it just means you can drive a larger vehicle, whilst still adhearing to your P plate restrictions.
As far as your authority card goes you need (here is the funny bit) be at least 20 and have held a full unrestricted licence for 1 year. Which as most of you will realise is not actually possible and I sent in several complaints to them trying to explain this to them and i was told that was 'for people from new zealand' which is quite obviously a load of shit and they had no idea how to explain someone can possibly be 20 and have held a full licence for 12 months when you have to hold P's for three years. I also complained to them because my ACT P plate licence as printed by the ACT Motory Registry says Provisional - Licence type - unrestricted. But according to NSW they are restricted even though I have a legal document saying UNRESTRICTED, they would not budge and said that unrestricted to them means a YELLOW or FULL licence. So basically they have no idea what they are talking about, but good luck if you want to challenge that silly department, cause they have no idea what they are doing.
But I hope all that info helps, so basically, if you want the EARLIEST date, then get your P's as soon as you turn 17 and you can get your authority the day you turn 21
As far as your authority card goes you need (here is the funny bit) be at least 20 and have held a full unrestricted licence for 1 year. Which as most of you will realise is not actually possible and I sent in several complaints to them trying to explain this to them and i was told that was 'for people from new zealand' which is quite obviously a load of shit and they had no idea how to explain someone can possibly be 20 and have held a full licence for 12 months when you have to hold P's for three years. I also complained to them because my ACT P plate licence as printed by the ACT Motory Registry says Provisional - Licence type - unrestricted. But according to NSW they are restricted even though I have a legal document saying UNRESTRICTED, they would not budge and said that unrestricted to them means a YELLOW or FULL licence. So basically they have no idea what they are talking about, but good luck if you want to challenge that silly department, cause they have no idea what they are doing.
But I hope all that info helps, so basically, if you want the EARLIEST date, then get your P's as soon as you turn 17 and you can get your authority the day you turn 21
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: The Love Guru on June 27, 2011, 02:42:11 PM
Post by: The Love Guru on June 27, 2011, 02:42:11 PM
Quote from: Busn00b on June 27, 2011, 01:29:07 PM
Correct Zac. Hold your P's for 12 months and you are then able to do your LR/MR/HR computer test then logbook lessons then get your licence. So at minimum you can get an MR at age 18 and 19 for HR i think. However your are still provisional, it just means you can drive a larger vehicle, whilst still adhearing to your P plate restrictions.
As far as your authority card goes you need (here is the funny bit) be at least 20 and have held a full unrestricted licence for 1 year. Which as most of you will realise is not actually possible and I sent in several complaints to them trying to explain this to them and i was told that was 'for people from new zealand' which is quite obviously a load of shit and they had no idea how to explain someone can possibly be 20 and have held a full licence for 12 months when you have to hold P's for three years. I also complained to them because my ACT P plate licence as printed by the ACT Motory Registry says Provisional - Licence type - unrestricted. But according to NSW they are restricted even though I have a legal document saying UNRESTRICTED, they would not budge and said that unrestricted to them means a YELLOW or FULL licence. So basically they have no idea what they are talking about, but good luck if you want to challenge that silly department, cause they have no idea what they are doing.
But I hope all that info helps, so basically, if you want the EARLIEST date, then get your P's as soon as you turn 17 and you can get your authority the day you turn 21
That rule Mat actually dates back to when provisional licenses only lasted 1 year. I had my authority at 19 and my wife had hers at 18 (and still on her green P's as the rules hadn't caught up with the new system yet). What they have done is change the wording from held a license for 12 months to held an unrestricted license for 12 months.
No matter what the piece of paper says your license is restricted on your P's, as you have to obey different blood alcohol and speed restrictions. That said, once you are 20 and have a full license, i don't see how MOT can hold you back from getting an authority to carry passengers, as they should only be checking that you are of suitable character to carry passengers. It is the RTAs job to ensure you can drive the vehicle.
As with most things in NSW govt, its all F***ED up and no one is going to admit the system is wrong.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Busnerd on June 30, 2011, 06:29:19 PM
Post by: Busnerd on June 30, 2011, 06:29:19 PM
Ahh thanks for that explanation Chris, that makes more sense now than the obvious bullshit that woman told me. Having a condition in there for 'people from new zealand' was obviously a lie since they would probably have to have a different sort of application anyway.
You should write up a formal letter and send that to them and other departments about the error. Perhaps use a fancy letterhead :P and NOT brindabella computers.
You should write up a formal letter and send that to them and other departments about the error. Perhaps use a fancy letterhead :P and NOT brindabella computers.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Sir Pompously on June 30, 2011, 06:40:24 PM
Post by: Sir Pompously on June 30, 2011, 06:40:24 PM
Quote from: Busn00b on June 30, 2011, 06:29:19 PM(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2484%2F3673908592_020b8b50fe_o.jpg&hash=6aa766769d14a107d170d4d7aa97413780c4c194)
You should write up a formal letter and send that to them and other departments about the error. Perhaps use a fancy letterhead :P and NOT brindabella computers.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: ajw373 on June 30, 2011, 06:50:29 PM
Post by: ajw373 on June 30, 2011, 06:50:29 PM
Quote from: Busn00b on June 30, 2011, 06:29:19 PM
Ahh thanks for that explanation Chris, that makes more sense now than the obvious bullshit that woman told me. Having a condition in there for 'people from new zealand' was obviously a lie since they would probably have to have a different sort of application anyway.
You should write up a formal letter and send that to them and other departments about the error. Perhaps use a fancy letterhead :P and NOT brindabella computers.
I wouldn't say the New Zealand thing is a lie. They have given you a very valid reason of how someone could meet the requirements as written. It is not just New Zealand either, Australian authorities exchange licences from several countries on a like for like basis.
For example my wife got her UK licence in Oct 2010 and changed to a full unrestricted ACT licence in Feb 2011. However if she had of got her licence in Australia in Oct 2010 she would be on her P's.
So entirely possible to have held a full licence for 1 year and be aged 20.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Kramden on July 14, 2011, 02:56:11 PM
Post by: Kramden on July 14, 2011, 02:56:11 PM
Seeing these last few posts relate to licencing/training etc, I'll offer up the following just an aside.
Remarkably I saw three buses on training today within as many hours:
781, in the city
467, STag training through Belco Bus Station, Westfield bound
143, near Belco depot.
Remarkably I saw three buses on training today within as many hours:
781, in the city
467, STag training through Belco Bus Station, Westfield bound
143, near Belco depot.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: smitho on July 14, 2011, 11:53:40 PM
Post by: smitho on July 14, 2011, 11:53:40 PM
Yeah, there was a general announcement from Comms this morning calling on volunteers from Belco Depot to do Steer Tag training today if not already qualified.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on July 29, 2011, 08:13:49 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on July 29, 2011, 08:13:49 PM
Murray's Coaches has one of its new coaches in an AOA promoting Floriade. It will start on Canberra to Sydney's from Monday. It featured on WIN News this evening.
A photo can be found at http://the-riotact.com/the-floriade-bus-to-rumble-along-the-hume/51187 (http://the-riotact.com/the-floriade-bus-to-rumble-along-the-hume/51187)
A photo can be found at http://the-riotact.com/the-floriade-bus-to-rumble-along-the-hume/51187 (http://the-riotact.com/the-floriade-bus-to-rumble-along-the-hume/51187)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on August 13, 2011, 09:43:41 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on August 13, 2011, 09:43:41 PM
Can anyone tell me what these bits of shiny metal for are at the back of Bus 449?
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi611.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt193%2FBus400%2FMiscellaneous%2FDSC01745.jpg&hash=e7a383f65502bf41837a4d52633ab977f271fb5d)
There is another one is roughly the same position of the left side of the bus as well.
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi611.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt193%2FBus400%2FMiscellaneous%2FDSC01745.jpg&hash=e7a383f65502bf41837a4d52633ab977f271fb5d)
There is another one is roughly the same position of the left side of the bus as well.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Snorzac on August 13, 2011, 10:02:58 PM
Post by: Snorzac on August 13, 2011, 10:02:58 PM
I recall someone telling me that it had something to do with some sort of clip for the engine hatch not installed on the bus, that could have been something else though.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Busnerd on August 13, 2011, 10:52:58 PM
Post by: Busnerd on August 13, 2011, 10:52:58 PM
It is sort of like a lock, you open the flap and put a T key in to open the lock.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on August 17, 2011, 10:00:02 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on August 17, 2011, 10:00:02 PM
I'm sure most of us have been past the Barton Terminus over the years, well not long after the school holidays finished work started on the median strip of National Circuit. I am unsure what the final plan is, but at the moment holes have been dug around all the cement islands on said road. This now makes it difficult for standard size buses to make the right turn from National Circuit to Sydney Avenue (Woden bound). To make this turn, I have seen buses come right over to the far left of the lane & make a sharp turn to the right.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Barry Drive on August 29, 2011, 01:23:26 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on August 29, 2011, 01:23:26 PM
982 now also has one of those aerials in the front air vent.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on August 29, 2011, 05:43:05 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on August 29, 2011, 05:43:05 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on August 17, 2011, 10:00:02 PM
I'm sure most of us have been past the Barton Terminus over the years, well not long after the school holidays finished work started on the median strip of National Circuit. I am unsure what the final plan is, but at the moment holes have been dug around all the cement islands on said road. This now makes it difficult for standard size buses to make the right turn from National Circuit to Sydney Avenue (Woden bound). To make this turn, I have seen buses come right over to the far left of the lane & make a sharp turn to the right.
To the joy of any driver who has used Sydney Avenue to layover before a run will be glad to find out that traffic lights are being installed at this intersection.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Kramden on September 06, 2011, 08:10:12 PM
Post by: Kramden on September 06, 2011, 08:10:12 PM
ACT Bus Forum wrote:
We could have sent you a birthday card. We could have sent you some flowers or a cake.
But we didn't.
We could have even sent you one of those automatically generated messages to wish you happy birthday where we don't even have to replace INSERT NAME.
But we didn't
We wrote this birthday greeting just for you.
We would like to wish you a very special birthday.
Regards,
The ACT Bus Forum Team.
Thanks for the brithday greeting guys. If you'd asked me LAST brithday whether I could see myself driving around in an ACTION bus on THIS birthday, the answer would have been: "No way!"
It's often said that a week in politics is a L-O-N-G time but a year in everyday life is not only a long time, things can also change dramatically. Glad they have.
Keep up the good work with the Forum.
Kramden... 'once a fat arse bus driver on black and white TV'.
We could have sent you a birthday card. We could have sent you some flowers or a cake.
But we didn't.
We could have even sent you one of those automatically generated messages to wish you happy birthday where we don't even have to replace INSERT NAME.
But we didn't
We wrote this birthday greeting just for you.
We would like to wish you a very special birthday.
Regards,
The ACT Bus Forum Team.
Thanks for the brithday greeting guys. If you'd asked me LAST brithday whether I could see myself driving around in an ACTION bus on THIS birthday, the answer would have been: "No way!"
It's often said that a week in politics is a L-O-N-G time but a year in everyday life is not only a long time, things can also change dramatically. Glad they have.
Keep up the good work with the Forum.
Kramden... 'once a fat arse bus driver on black and white TV'.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on September 06, 2011, 09:19:18 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on September 06, 2011, 09:19:18 PM
I trust the definitely not automated birthday email still has "THIS IS AN AUTOMATED MESSAGE, PLEASE DO NOT REPLY" at the footer..
Happy birthday Kramden :beerbang:
Happy birthday Kramden :beerbang:
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Kramden on September 06, 2011, 09:44:13 PM
Post by: Kramden on September 06, 2011, 09:44:13 PM
It just says...
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//:: This message was automatically generated :://
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Merv319 on September 15, 2011, 11:32:27 AM
Post by: Merv319 on September 15, 2011, 11:32:27 AM
I saw Bus 301 this mornig at Gungahlin Marketplace, WITHOUT ITS RACK...
I'm so sorry I didn't take photos, but I'm 100% sure it didn't have the rack.
I'm so sorry I didn't take photos, but I'm 100% sure it didn't have the rack.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Barry Drive on September 15, 2011, 11:49:28 AM
Post by: Barry Drive on September 15, 2011, 11:49:28 AM
Quote from: Merv319 on September 15, 2011, 11:32:27 AMYou are 100% correct. Metrobus has reported the same via twitter.
I saw Bus 301 this mornig at Gungahlin Marketplace, WITHOUT ITS RACK...
I'm so sorry I didn't take photos, but I'm 100% sure it didn't have the rack.
Most likely it has returned from interstate and they haven't had a chance to fit a bike rack before it entered service. 311 did a similar thing - but they fitted a DL2 before it went back on the road.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Merv319 on September 16, 2011, 07:53:38 PM
Post by: Merv319 on September 16, 2011, 07:53:38 PM
Quote from: ACTbusspotter on September 15, 2011, 11:49:28 AM
You are 100% correct. Metrobus has reported the same via twitter.
Most likely it has returned from interstate and they haven't had a chance to fit a bike rack before it entered service. 311 did a similar thing - but they fitted a DL2 before it went back on the road.
"Returned from interstate"? Where has it been?
Having no chance to re-equip its rack sounds like a severe vehicle shortage...
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: lukeo25 on September 24, 2011, 06:32:53 PM
Post by: lukeo25 on September 24, 2011, 06:32:53 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zaa6Re4vqg&feature=colike
Title: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on September 26, 2011, 08:31:32 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on September 26, 2011, 08:31:32 PM
Information on ACTION's Governance & Customer Service Charter can be found at https://www.action.act.gov.au/governance.html
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Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: smitho on September 27, 2011, 12:34:47 AM
Post by: smitho on September 27, 2011, 12:34:47 AM
Ntoiced a new format / newly worded ACTION customer charter in the gas MAN bus I had on yesterday's Detail...includes references to MyWay. Seems longer than old Charter.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: lukeo25 on October 12, 2011, 05:36:06 PM
Post by: lukeo25 on October 12, 2011, 05:36:06 PM
This evening as I passed geoscience there is a new bunker shelter at the woden bound stop , odd place for a bunker if you ask me :)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: ajw373 on October 12, 2011, 06:50:51 PM
Post by: ajw373 on October 12, 2011, 06:50:51 PM
Also noticed a 'new' bunker going in on Kerrigan Street in Dunlop near Shakespear Cres.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Snorzac on October 12, 2011, 09:43:00 PM
Post by: Snorzac on October 12, 2011, 09:43:00 PM
There was a Mk I with white rear panelling at the building on the non-AMC side of the Southcare base.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Sir Pompously on October 13, 2011, 07:40:12 AM
Post by: Sir Pompously on October 13, 2011, 07:40:12 AM
There are two MkI's at the Emergency Services building near Southcare.
I also saw an all white MkI near the Gull at Hume, had School bus stickers on the back and what looked to be NSW Rego. Could be an ex-Fearnes vehicle heading elsewhere.
I also saw an all white MkI near the Gull at Hume, had School bus stickers on the back and what looked to be NSW Rego. Could be an ex-Fearnes vehicle heading elsewhere.
Title: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on October 13, 2011, 12:39:14 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on October 13, 2011, 12:39:14 PM
That would mean 703's life has come to an end.
That building is the new ESA training centre, with the one at Belconnen closing down. An open day is coming up shortly, where the public can come & check out the new place.
That building is the new ESA training centre, with the one at Belconnen closing down. An open day is coming up shortly, where the public can come & check out the new place.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on October 13, 2011, 07:43:16 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on October 13, 2011, 07:43:16 PM
Quote from: Metrobus on October 12, 2011, 09:43:00 PM
There was a Mk I with white rear panelling at the building on the non-AMC side of the Southcare base.
Quote from: Sir Pompously on October 13, 2011, 07:40:12 AM
There are two MkI's at the Emergency Services building near Southcare.
I also saw an all white MkI near the Gull at Hume, had School bus stickers on the back and what looked to be NSW Rego. Could be an ex-Fearnes vehicle heading elsewhere.
Try to remember to use the Renault Withdrawals thread for this guys: http://actbus.net/forum/index.php?topic=2562.new#new
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Snorzac on October 16, 2011, 07:36:39 PM
Post by: Snorzac on October 16, 2011, 07:36:39 PM
Did anyone see the new roads ACT ad on just before the rugby?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on October 16, 2011, 07:41:59 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on October 16, 2011, 07:41:59 PM
The one they've been playing for a few weeks, with reminders of various road rules hovering in big letters above the road?
Title: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Snorzac on October 16, 2011, 08:11:38 PM
Post by: Snorzac on October 16, 2011, 08:11:38 PM
It was about giving way to buses, first time I've seen it. It features an MAN.
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Title: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on October 27, 2011, 06:52:33 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on October 27, 2011, 06:52:33 PM
Since us ACTION enthusiasts have spotted the toys in the destination boxes & on top on Tuggeranong buses. Well another hidden toy is a yellow M&M thing on the front of the driver MyWay console of Bus 362.
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Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: The Love Guru on October 27, 2011, 08:57:10 PM
Post by: The Love Guru on October 27, 2011, 08:57:10 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on October 27, 2011, 06:52:33 PM
Since us ACTION enthusiasts have spotted the toys in the destination boxes & on top on Tuggeranong buses. Well another hidden toy is a yellow M&M thing on the front of the driver MyWay console of Bus 362.
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You don't get out much do you Julian?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on October 27, 2011, 09:00:11 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on October 27, 2011, 09:00:11 PM
Quote from: Chris_Guru on October 27, 2011, 08:57:10 PM
You don't get out much do you Julian?
How did you know.....
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: belcodriver on November 01, 2011, 07:18:26 PM
Post by: belcodriver on November 01, 2011, 07:18:26 PM
Anyone watch Housos on SBS last night? Pretty sure there was a PR 2 in it.
Title: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on November 01, 2011, 07:23:29 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on November 01, 2011, 07:23:29 PM
I did, with Dazza & Shazza being the typical brogan passenger. Including taking over 20 minutes to work out the bus wasn't going anywhere. That bus driver had great responses as well.
The bus featured was one owned by thebuscompany.com.au. Which if my brain is correct was a company owned. Y Hawkesfords who has gone under.
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The bus featured was one owned by thebuscompany.com.au. Which if my brain is correct was a company owned. Y Hawkesfords who has gone under.
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Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 01, 2011, 07:31:10 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 01, 2011, 07:31:10 PM
For those not on Twitter, there was a suspected new AOA on 956 but turns out it was just a full-side ad.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 02, 2011, 08:40:40 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 02, 2011, 08:40:40 PM
Bus 119 has an ad covering the entire rear of the bus, didn't see what it was for.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Snorzac on November 02, 2011, 08:49:45 PM
Post by: Snorzac on November 02, 2011, 08:49:45 PM
Bags to Go
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 02, 2011, 09:02:15 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 02, 2011, 09:02:15 PM
Good lord
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Barry Drive on November 02, 2011, 09:27:27 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on November 02, 2011, 09:27:27 PM
122 has 1 2.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Snorzac on November 04, 2011, 12:14:53 PM
Post by: Snorzac on November 04, 2011, 12:14:53 PM
TAMs has tweeted that the Adelaide Ave T2 will be returned to it's original bus lane form.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: smitho on November 05, 2011, 11:07:34 PM
Post by: smitho on November 05, 2011, 11:07:34 PM
723 still carrying white bandage panel on trailer, right hand side, following damage caused by a brush with a log bollard in Kingston several months ago.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bus 400 on December 07, 2011, 08:52:13 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on December 07, 2011, 08:52:13 PM
The DA for Jacka Stage 1 has been released, sadly Jacka 1 won't ever be serviced by a bus route. Hopefully this means Stage 2 is ready for buses by Network 2013. Any the maps & details can be found at http://www.actpla.act.gov.au/topics/your_say/comment/pubnote?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZhcHBzLmFjdHBsYS5hY3QuZ292LmF1JTJGcHVibm90ZSUyRnB1Ym5vdGVEZXRhaWxfbmV3LmFzcCUzRkRBX25vJTNEMjAxMTIwODY4JmFsbD0x (http://www.actpla.act.gov.au/topics/your_say/comment/pubnote?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZhcHBzLmFjdHBsYS5hY3QuZ292LmF1JTJGcHVibm90ZSUyRnB1Ym5vdGVEZXRhaWxfbmV3LmFzcCUzRkRBX25vJTNEMjAxMTIwODY4JmFsbD0x)
Estate Plan- http://203.9.249.2/e-registers/pubnote/pdf/ESTATEDEVPLAN-201120868-01.pdf
Road Characteristics- http://203.9.249.2/e-registers/pubnote/pdf/ROADDETAILS-201120868-Characteristics_Table-01.pdf
Estate Plan- http://203.9.249.2/e-registers/pubnote/pdf/ESTATEDEVPLAN-201120868-01.pdf
Road Characteristics- http://203.9.249.2/e-registers/pubnote/pdf/ROADDETAILS-201120868-Characteristics_Table-01.pdf
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: smitho on December 08, 2011, 11:08:17 PM
Post by: smitho on December 08, 2011, 11:08:17 PM
Minor changes to ACTION drivers uniform arising from recent internal review have been advised to staff. Suspect public won't notice any differences.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Kramden on December 09, 2011, 12:33:02 AM
Post by: Kramden on December 09, 2011, 12:33:02 AM
Quote from: smitho on December 08, 2011, 11:08:17 PM
Minor changes to ACTION drivers uniform arising from recent internal review have been advised to staff. Suspect public won't notice any differences.
Changes? I was given one of the newer caps soon after joining. It has the logo in white instead of traditional blue and it's the current logo. My shirts however, still bear the old logo which I imagine dates back to the '70s.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: smitho on December 10, 2011, 12:00:17 AM
Post by: smitho on December 10, 2011, 12:00:17 AM
Quote from: Kramden on December 09, 2011, 12:33:02 AM
Changes? I was given one of the newer caps soon after joining. It has the logo in white instead of traditional blue and it's the current logo. My shirts however, still bear the old logo which I imagine dates back to the '70s.
Note that in the latest InterACTION magazine (December edition), they say our uniforms will sport both the ACT Government logo AND the ACTION logo in line with current policy.
I haven't seen any of the new drivers wearing caps like the one you were issued, Kramden.
Yes, the old logo dates back to the mid 1970s. It was first used when the new orange/blue livery combination was adopted, from memory, in 1975. AS I recall from a conversation I had with a retired ACTION executive, the network logo was applied to buses some months before the titled, ACTION, was introduced.
Re the blue shirts, I think they were introduced around the mid 80s. Prior to that, they were an orangey-fawn color. One or two of the senior Tuggy drivers occasionally wear one of the old style shirts.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 10, 2011, 11:45:45 AM
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 10, 2011, 11:45:45 AM
Quote from: smitho on December 10, 2011, 12:00:17 AMAS I recall from a conversation I had with a retired ACTION executive, the network logo was applied to buses some months before the titled, ACTION, was introduced.
Correct.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Irisbus Rider on December 13, 2011, 06:30:25 PM
Post by: Irisbus Rider on December 13, 2011, 06:30:25 PM
As reported on Twitter by 'ACTbusspotter':
Quote from: ACTbusspotterSubway side ad as seen on 423, 418, 391, and others?They have finally applied ads (other than rear ads) to the MAN's. It makes fiscal sense, and, from a gunzels point of view, it gives certain buses a 'uniqueness' (just like my beloved 878 and it's FFFM, back in the day). I'm looking forward to seeing more ads on MANs in the future.
twitpic.com/7smwvv
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 13, 2011, 07:09:10 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 13, 2011, 07:09:10 PM
About bloody time!
Saw a hideous Bags to Go ad that almost covered the entire right hand side of a Renault. New full-rear ad for Acer tabs doing the .3 rounds too.
Saw a hideous Bags to Go ad that almost covered the entire right hand side of a Renault. New full-rear ad for Acer tabs doing the .3 rounds too.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Sir Pompously on December 13, 2011, 10:47:05 PM
Post by: Sir Pompously on December 13, 2011, 10:47:05 PM
Quote from: smithoThe ACTION logo with ACTION typeface was introduced in 1977, I believe the wheel logo used with that was introduced certainly around 1975. I have only know ACTION staff to be dressed as they are now, blue shirts, pants (And shorts) and the odd akubra. It will be sad to see the uniform I have known since I started catching buses in year 1 to be gone, but I am betting the new one will be about the same as the old just with the two new logos you have described.
Yes, the old logo dates back to the mid 1970s. It was first used when the new orange/blue livery combination was adopted, from memory, in 1975. AS I recall from a conversation I had with a retired ACTION executive, the network logo was applied to buses some months before the titled, ACTION, was introduced.
Re the blue shirts, I think they were introduced around the mid 80s. Prior to that, they were an orangey-fawn color. One or two of the senior Tuggy drivers occasionally wear one of the old style shirts.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Kramden on December 14, 2011, 05:15:44 AM
Post by: Kramden on December 14, 2011, 05:15:44 AM
Quote from: Irisbus Rider on December 13, 2011, 06:30:25 PM
As reported on Twitter by 'ACTbusspotter':They have finally applied ads (other than rear ads) to the MAN's. It makes fiscal sense, and, from a gunzels point of view, it gives certain buses a 'uniqueness' (just like my beloved 878 and it's FFFM, back in the day). I'm looking forward to seeing more ads on MANs in the future.
Yes it probably is about time IR. Perhaps the ads might cover up some of the scrapes and markings that go with ageing. Of course not all the MAN's are marked but some are certainly showing signs of wear and tear. At least when I had my first scrape (reversing) in the shed I had the good luck to do it in a MK 1.
Title: Re: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Barry Drive on December 14, 2011, 06:35:18 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on December 14, 2011, 06:35:18 PM
Quote from: Irisbus Rider on December 13, 2011, 06:30:25 PMI'm looking forward to seeing more ads on MANs in the future.The future has arrived. There are already two more side ads in circulation, this time for local businesses.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Irisbus Rider on December 15, 2011, 11:06:09 PM
Post by: Irisbus Rider on December 15, 2011, 11:06:09 PM
Quote from: Kramden on December 14, 2011, 05:15:44 AMIt seems as though many of these MAN's are 'ageing' prematurely. Perhaps, the very strong emphasis on customer service in the selection criteria and the training needs to be redirected to operating a heavy vehicle........? Nah, silly me, customer service is far more important then ensuring the safety of ACTION patrons, and more valuble then every cent spent on repairs to damaged buses.
Yes it probably is about time IR. Perhaps the ads might cover up some of the scrapes and markings that go with ageing
Quote from: ACTbusspotter on December 14, 2011, 06:35:18 PMWhy did I think of an ad for a new car when I read that? Seriously though, good to hear Martin.
The future has arrived
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Kramden on December 16, 2011, 08:23:48 PM
Post by: Kramden on December 16, 2011, 08:23:48 PM
Quote from: Irisbus Rider on December 15, 2011, 11:06:09 PM
Perhaps, the very strong emphasis on customer service in the selection criteria and the training needs to be redirected to operating a heavy vehicle........?
As much as I'm a fan of customer service you make an excellent point here. A suggestion. I'd like to see a new module included in the driver training. I'd call it shed manoeuvres. Take one of the retired buses from the scrap line and let the trainees go nuts. Have them drive around the yard, reversing back and forth, getting in close to objects, etc. Wouldn't matter if the bus got banged up...as long as they don't hit another bus. But seriously, I think if new drivers where given the chance to bang their bus into some of the shed supports then there might be less scrapes on the newer buses. Believe me, once you've hit a support, felt the jolt, heard the noise and got an indignant scowl from the old pros looking on...well, you'd never do it again.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Irisbus Rider on December 17, 2011, 05:31:42 PM
Post by: Irisbus Rider on December 17, 2011, 05:31:42 PM
Quote from: Kramden on December 16, 2011, 08:23:48 PMBelieve me, once you've hit a support, felt the jolt, heard the noise and got an indignant scowl from the old pros looking on...well, you'd never do it again.Heh, I do agree with you, the best way to learn is through experience - your suggestion adresses the issue very well. It is all good and well for new recruits to come from the transport industry (cabbies), but negotiating a Tarago does not compare to a 12.5m x 2.5m bus.
Ideally, in a perfect world, all recuits would master the art of both driving, and customer service, but when both can't be achieved, you pick one quality which should hold a higher importance than the other, and IMHO, I believe the wrong quality has been chosen. Then again, this is very typical of a Government organisation, and represents another advantage of privitisation: the return of common sense.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Kramden on December 17, 2011, 06:01:27 PM
Post by: Kramden on December 17, 2011, 06:01:27 PM
Quote from: Irisbus Rider on December 17, 2011, 05:31:42 PM
Heh, I do agree with you, the best way to learn is through experience - your suggestion adresses the issue very well. It is all good and well for new recruits to come from the transport industry (cabbies), but negotiating a Tarago does not compare to a 12.5m x 2.5m bus.
Ideally, in a perfect world, all recuits would master the art of both driving, and customer service, but when both can't be achieved, you pick one quality which should hold a higher importance than the other, and IMHO, I believe the wrong quality has been chosen. Then again, this is very typical of a Government organisation, and represents another advantage of privitisation: the return of common sense.
Hey, just had a random thought. They could always bang up the under-performing Irisbuses....LOL!
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on January 25, 2012, 09:18:27 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on January 25, 2012, 09:18:27 PM
After looking through my photos, I ask the below question:
What happened to Bus 319 that made it get a different window front (similar/same as Bus 351) & a new bike rack?
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What happened to Bus 319 that made it get a different window front (similar/same as Bus 351) & a new bike rack?
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Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Barry Drive on January 27, 2012, 03:17:24 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on January 27, 2012, 03:17:24 PM
Does not appear to be a new bike rack on 319, but white windscreen uprights have gone and headlight surround on driver's side is all green. Suggests some frontal damage has been repaired. Don't know when.
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on January 27, 2012, 10:21:52 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on January 27, 2012, 10:21:52 PM
In older photos, Bus 319 has a black rack.
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on January 27, 2012, 10:29:16 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on January 27, 2012, 10:29:16 PM
ACT Police are after witnesses to an aggravated assault at the Belconnen Community Bus Station on Wednesday 25 January at 15:15.
Suspect of Anoriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, 152cm, long hair wearing a pink fluro hat.
Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 if you know anything.
Suspect of Anoriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, 152cm, long hair wearing a pink fluro hat.
Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 if you know anything.
Title: Re: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Barry Drive on January 28, 2012, 11:03:23 AM
Post by: Barry Drive on January 28, 2012, 11:03:23 AM
Quote from: Bus 400 on January 27, 2012, 10:21:52 PMStill does. Like all Irisbuses, it first had a DL2 which was replaced with a VeloPorter2 (black/plastic). Unlike some (such as 302), it still has a VeloPorter.
In older photos, Bus 319 has a black rack.
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on February 01, 2012, 07:09:55 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on February 01, 2012, 07:09:55 PM
Is anyone able to tell me how the Route 23 is being affected by the Eggleston Crescent closure?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Barry Drive on February 02, 2012, 11:42:36 AM
Post by: Barry Drive on February 02, 2012, 11:42:36 AM
Quote from: Bus 400 on February 01, 2012, 07:09:55 PMNot 100% sure, but probably Launceston (L) Hindmarsh (R) Melrose (R) Eggleston (L) Macfarland.
Is anyone able to tell me how the Route 23 is being affected by the Eggleston Crescent closure?
Quote from: ACTbusspotter on January 27, 2012, 03:17:24 PMPossibly just a windscreen replacement. The new headlight surround might be unrelated.
Does not appear to be a new bike rack on 319, but white windscreen uprights have gone and headlight surround on driver's side is all green. Suggests some frontal damage has been repaired. Don't know when.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011
Post by: Bidgee on February 02, 2012, 01:07:51 PM
Post by: Bidgee on February 02, 2012, 01:07:51 PM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on November 02, 2011, 08:40:40 PMBeen awhile since I've been in Canberra but spotted the advert. Not a fan of it blocking most of the rear window.
Bus 119 has an ad covering the entire rear of the bus, didn't see what it was for.
http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu105/Busabout/BUS122.jpg
I say BUS 377 had a windscreen replacement, as it was missing the numbers on the front.
http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu105/Busabout/BUS377.jpg
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Merv319 on February 02, 2012, 06:39:48 PM
Post by: Merv319 on February 02, 2012, 06:39:48 PM
Quote from: Bidgee on February 02, 2012, 01:07:51 PM
I say BUS 377 had a windscreen replacement, as it was missing the numbers on the front.
Bus 377 had an accident last year (I think it was in November) so that's when it was replaced.
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on February 02, 2012, 11:11:04 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on February 02, 2012, 11:11:04 PM
I don't think that is the case, as I swear Bus 377 was only missing one set of front fleet numbers a few weeks ago.
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Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Snorzac on February 03, 2012, 12:29:44 AM
Post by: Snorzac on February 03, 2012, 12:29:44 AM
It has for a while...I believe 'Merv319' was on 377 when said accident occured.
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on February 03, 2012, 12:48:19 AM
Post by: Bus 400 on February 03, 2012, 12:48:19 AM
But in that incident, glass on the left hand side fell into the 'No standing area.' Surely the front windscreen wouldn't smash on one side only? Merv319's reply is #523 in the Minor Maintenance Thread.
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Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Barry Drive on February 03, 2012, 02:22:40 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on February 03, 2012, 02:22:40 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on February 02, 2012, 11:11:04 PMNo it wasn't: both numbers have been missing since November. You might be thinking of 434 and/or 431.
I don't think that is the case, as I swear Bus 377 was only missing one set of front fleet numbers a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Merv319 on February 04, 2012, 01:00:53 AM
Post by: Merv319 on February 04, 2012, 01:00:53 AM
Quote from: Bus 400 on February 03, 2012, 12:48:19 AM
But in that incident, glass on the left hand side fell into the 'No standing area.' Surely the front windscreen wouldn't smash on one side only? Merv319's reply is #523 in the Minor Maintenance Thread.
...And here, my bad English is making another trouble again! :-\
I meant that the left side of the window screen was smashed and the glass fell into "NO STANDING AREA".
Although I still think I'm not explaining in proper English, I'm 100% sure of what happened, as I was on 377 then.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Barry Drive on February 06, 2012, 10:22:29 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on February 06, 2012, 10:22:29 PM
Bus 139 has been fitted with a new ISRI seat - the same model as fitted to the MAN 18.320s. In a Dart! They've just doubled its value.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Snorzac on February 06, 2012, 11:00:53 PM
Post by: Snorzac on February 06, 2012, 11:00:53 PM
They couldn't fit that to 387 or anything...
(387 has the old style ISRI Air ride seat)
(387 has the old style ISRI Air ride seat)
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on February 22, 2012, 09:52:53 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on February 22, 2012, 09:52:53 PM
For those who don't follow the ACTION Twitter Feed, Belconnen Depot is having resurfacing works done at the moment. This meant today that every bus left from the gate at the Josephson Street end of Platform 1 of Cohen Street Bus Station. Created a bit of fun during afternoon peak with a whole heap of buses lined up in the depot waiting for the lights to change. I also wonder where bus laying over parked as I saw Bus 462 come out of Belconnen Depot 3/4 times in 20-25 minutes I was waiting for my bus.
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Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: smitho on February 22, 2012, 10:51:10 PM
Post by: smitho on February 22, 2012, 10:51:10 PM
During last week I had a day where I scored (by chance) National seats in both my artic and standard buses...can't recall the numbers though.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on February 26, 2012, 12:00:13 AM
Post by: Bus 400 on February 26, 2012, 12:00:13 AM
In case no one else has noticed, the City Transport Officer's Field Van has been painted in the ACTION Livery recently. It now matches the 2 Hyundai iMax's* at Belconnen Depot.
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi611.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt193%2FBus400%2FMiscellaneous%2FCityFieldCar.jpg&hash=01496f1edd595992d36e76c49e038d5f87f934a2)
*Another "In Case No One Else Noticed", there are 2 Hyundai iMax's at Belconnen Depot in ACTION Livery. One has a set of flashing lights on the roof, the other one doesn't (at last spotting).
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi611.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt193%2FBus400%2FMiscellaneous%2FCityFieldCar.jpg&hash=01496f1edd595992d36e76c49e038d5f87f934a2)
*Another "In Case No One Else Noticed", there are 2 Hyundai iMax's at Belconnen Depot in ACTION Livery. One has a set of flashing lights on the roof, the other one doesn't (at last spotting).
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Maxious on February 26, 2012, 12:00:20 PM
Post by: Maxious on February 26, 2012, 12:00:20 PM
Even TAMS wants in on the ACTION livery, they painted the first Mitsubishi i MiEV electric car in their fleet orange and green.
Quote from: https://twitter.com/tamsmediaroom/status/172530396150497281/photo/1
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bidgee on February 27, 2012, 07:29:31 PM
Post by: Bidgee on February 27, 2012, 07:29:31 PM
Anyone noticed the nick name "Scooter" sticker on the rear of 491? Spotted it on Saturday.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 27, 2012, 07:31:30 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 27, 2012, 07:31:30 PM
Has been mentioned a few times in various threads. I've added it to the 491 page on the Wiki.
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on February 27, 2012, 07:38:16 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on February 27, 2012, 07:38:16 PM
But what is (kinda) interesting is that Bus 492 is nameless.
Now Bidgee, did you see if Bus 491 had a camera above the bus stop light? I know Bus 492 does, but on my one & only ride on Bus 491 I didn't notice one.
Now Bidgee, did you see if Bus 491 had a camera above the bus stop light? I know Bus 492 does, but on my one & only ride on Bus 491 I didn't notice one.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Merv319 on February 27, 2012, 09:14:26 PM
Post by: Merv319 on February 27, 2012, 09:14:26 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on February 26, 2012, 12:00:13 AM
In case no one else has noticed, the City Transport Officer's Field Van has been painted in the ACTION Livery recently. It now matches the 2 Hyundai iMax's* at Belconnen Depot.
Sorry I forgot to mention-it was away on Thursday last week and came back to City with new livery the next day.
(They had a Hyundai instead on Thursday, not sure which one that was)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bidgee on February 29, 2012, 06:42:26 PM
Post by: Bidgee on February 29, 2012, 06:42:26 PM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on February 27, 2012, 07:31:30 PMDidn't notice, though the photograph I got of 491 in December or January didn't have the name.
Has been mentioned a few times in various threads. I've added it to the 491 page on the Wiki.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: 743 on February 29, 2012, 10:10:52 PM
Post by: 743 on February 29, 2012, 10:10:52 PM
There was an old poster in the behind-driver A4 case in 857 today that I don't remember seeing in any bus before. It had the old ACTION logo and said the information phone number was 2077611. It also listed separate lost property numbers for North Canberra, Belconnen, City, Woden / Weston Creek and Tuggeranong. It then went on to list even more numbers for City Shopfront, Concessions, Bus Hire and Client Relations.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 29, 2012, 10:21:27 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 29, 2012, 10:21:27 PM
Quote from: 743 on February 29, 2012, 10:10:52 PM
There was an old poster in the behind-driver A4 case in 857 today that I don't remember seeing in any bus before. It had the old ACTION logo and said the information phone number was 2077611. It also listed separate lost property numbers for North Canberra, Belconnen, City, Woden / Weston Creek and Tuggeranong. It then went on to list even more numbers for City Shopfront, Concessions, Bus Hire and Client Relations.
It's been there for a while now, but I always forget its there and sit towards the back where I can't read it!
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Busnerd on March 01, 2012, 10:01:28 AM
Post by: Busnerd on March 01, 2012, 10:01:28 AM
Damn it! We need a photo of that one Kyle! if anyone sees it again a photo would be appreciated for our bus, currently i have remade the current info line sign with the 6207 number as I had no photos of the old one
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: smitho on March 01, 2012, 09:24:52 PM
Post by: smitho on March 01, 2012, 09:24:52 PM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on February 29, 2012, 10:21:27 PM
It's been there for a while now, but I always forget its there and sit towards the back where I can't read it!
I unearthed one of those posters in a Renault one day when I removed another out of date poster which had been stuck over the top of it.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Busnerd on March 02, 2012, 12:29:52 AM
Post by: Busnerd on March 02, 2012, 12:29:52 AM
well if anyone gets one could they get a photo for me? as i mentioned i created the current poster for our bus project however i would prefer the old one if someone manages to find it!
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on March 04, 2012, 08:52:52 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on March 04, 2012, 08:52:52 PM
For those who aren't on twitter, a tree crushed an AdShel shelter on Northbourne Avenue today (near the Rex Hotel). It is quite an interesting sight & makes me feel unsafe about sitting in one of these non cement shelters in high winds. I expect the shelter to be gone either tomorrow or Tuesday, so if anyone wants to get a photo, please do & this week I won't get the chance & missed out today.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: manhinli on March 05, 2012, 03:48:12 PM
Post by: manhinli on March 05, 2012, 03:48:12 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on March 04, 2012, 08:52:52 PM
For those who aren't on twitter, a tree crushed an AdShel shelter on Northbourne Avenue today (near the Rex Hotel). It is quite an interesting sight & makes me feel unsafe about sitting in one of these non cement shelters in high winds. I expect the shelter to be gone either tomorrow or Tuesday, so if anyone wants to get a photo, please do & this week I won't get the chance & missed out today.
Went past it four times today:
- 9am: was there, roof collapsed in
- 1:30pm: pieces were being removed
- 2:30pm: shelter completely gone
- 3:30pm: looks like part of the concrete slab was removed and completely fenced off
Couldn't take a picture because I was really busy - hopefully someone else did before lunchtime.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Sir Pompously on March 05, 2012, 03:54:57 PM
Post by: Sir Pompously on March 05, 2012, 03:54:57 PM
A Photo can be found on the Canberra Times website: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/photogallery/act-news/weekend-washout-your-photos-20120304-1uatc.html?selectedImage=3
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: lukeo25 on March 06, 2012, 06:45:20 PM
Post by: lukeo25 on March 06, 2012, 06:45:20 PM
odd..... http://www.public-transport-guides.com.au/gallery/Canberra/canberra-edition/107521 (http://www.public-transport-guides.com.au/gallery/Canberra/canberra-edition/107521)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 06, 2012, 06:51:49 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 06, 2012, 06:51:49 PM
Strange choice of destinations to list on the cover..
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: route56 on March 07, 2012, 01:21:17 PM
Post by: route56 on March 07, 2012, 01:21:17 PM
I drove past the crushed adshel and noticed a temporary bus stop sign on a very short pole welded to a steel wheel rim - car size. Does anyone have a good photo of this ?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: smitho on March 07, 2012, 10:01:05 PM
Post by: smitho on March 07, 2012, 10:01:05 PM
Quote from: route56 on March 07, 2012, 01:21:17 PM
I drove past the crushed adshel and noticed a temporary bus stop sign on a very short pole welded to a steel wheel rim - car size. Does anyone have a good photo of this ?
A number of these were fabricated several years ago and used as temporary bus stop indicators along Flemington Rd while duplication work was in progress.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Barry Drive on June 06, 2012, 10:13:53 AM
Post by: Barry Drive on June 06, 2012, 10:13:53 AM
Noticed in the Budget Papers, ACTION's target for "on time" running is 85%. It is defined as follows:
- "Operating on scheduled time" describes a bus service that departs a stop, which is a designated timing point, between 1 minute earlier and 4 minutes later than the scheduled time. This information will be measured utilising GPS technology attached to the MyWay system.
- percentage of services which operated to completion
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Barry Drive on July 05, 2012, 10:53:34 AM
Post by: Barry Drive on July 05, 2012, 10:53:34 AM
Let's see how long this lasts: all 6 shelters at Belconnen Community Station have working lights and all broken light boxes have been repaired.
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on July 13, 2012, 09:07:23 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on July 13, 2012, 09:07:23 PM
Bus 385 sports a "Go The Blues" above the front door. I'm sure I've spotted Bus 386 with a sticker that looks the same. But I am yet to see it up close.
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on September 01, 2012, 07:54:54 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on September 01, 2012, 07:54:54 PM
Next Sunday, the Cycling Promotion Fund, Pedal Power & the ACT Government will be joining forces to recreate the famous Muenster Transport photo that showed the advantages of using bicycles/buses against cars.
By the looks of things they are still after volunteers for the day. More information can be found at http://www.cyclingpromotion.com.au/content/view/562/9/ & just follow the different links.
The famous image can be seen at http://www.geo.sunysb.edu/bicycle-muenster/traffic.jpg
That was taken from the Bicycling In Muenster website (http://www.geo.sunysb.edu/bicycle-muenster/index.html).
By the looks of things they are still after volunteers for the day. More information can be found at http://www.cyclingpromotion.com.au/content/view/562/9/ & just follow the different links.
The famous image can be seen at http://www.geo.sunysb.edu/bicycle-muenster/traffic.jpg
That was taken from the Bicycling In Muenster website (http://www.geo.sunysb.edu/bicycle-muenster/index.html).
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: CNG on September 16, 2012, 10:29:58 AM
Post by: CNG on September 16, 2012, 10:29:58 AM
I was interested which expresso are operated by a MIDI?
Is the 705 operated by one or was it ever?
Is the 705 operated by one or was it ever?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: belcodriver on September 16, 2012, 12:38:34 PM
Post by: belcodriver on September 16, 2012, 12:38:34 PM
Yeah there used to be some/all? 705s operated by the Darts. I've driven a few in my time although it would be at least a few years since I've done so. Don't know about now with the reduction in Dart numbers.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Buzz Killington on September 16, 2012, 04:10:12 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on September 16, 2012, 04:10:12 PM
I've only seen Darts on the 749 since the new network.
I used to sometimes catch the 705 (not since Network 12 came in). Never had a Dart.
I used to sometimes catch the 705 (not since Network 12 came in). Never had a Dart.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: smitho on September 17, 2012, 07:18:44 PM
Post by: smitho on September 17, 2012, 07:18:44 PM
Some Belco-Tuggy Xpressos are still worked by Midis.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Barry Drive on October 24, 2012, 11:43:10 AM
Post by: Barry Drive on October 24, 2012, 11:43:10 AM
I was browsing through the TAMS Annual Report (http://www.tams.act.gov.au/live/about_our_directorate/annual_reports) (like you do), and noticed on page 29 it mentions that ACTION in the last year have installed "54 passenger safety panels to the Scania Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fleet". Although I think they meant to say installed panels to 54 buses.
So no more "suicide seats" on L94s.
So no more "suicide seats" on L94s.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Sir Pompously on October 24, 2012, 01:21:49 PM
Post by: Sir Pompously on October 24, 2012, 01:21:49 PM
Looked in a few yesterday and noticed they had the additional panel!
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on November 25, 2012, 09:17:00 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on November 25, 2012, 09:17:00 PM
I don't know if Deanes/CDC has sold off any pie carts, but I spotted one putter down Northbourne Avenue yesterday with "Queanbeyan & Canberra Downtown Charter" on the side.
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on December 05, 2012, 08:57:29 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on December 05, 2012, 08:57:29 PM
By the looks of things, Woden Depot is being used by filmmakers in the area shooting "Galore" to store their trucks.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Sir Pompously on December 06, 2012, 11:30:42 AM
Post by: Sir Pompously on December 06, 2012, 11:30:42 AM
Ahhhh, so that is what they are filming. I did notice a TAMS media release for a road closure due to filming and was wondering what they hell they would be filming here :P
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Busnerd on December 10, 2012, 01:44:14 PM
Post by: Busnerd on December 10, 2012, 01:44:14 PM
Galore?
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on December 10, 2012, 08:43:05 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on December 10, 2012, 08:43:05 PM
Quote from: Busnerd on December 10, 2012, 01:44:14 PM
Galore?
http://www.daybreakfilms.com.au/galore/
A house in Kambah was also rented out for filming.
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on December 12, 2012, 10:21:24 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on December 12, 2012, 10:21:24 PM
Has anyone heard of the "CQRTAG"? I was going through a few old papers of a relative who was a transport enthusiast (who would of thought I would take the same path) & I suspect this group may of been related to this. If it helps the letter is dated March 1992 & written by a Mr G (full name not revealed) Horn.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 12, 2012, 11:02:12 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 12, 2012, 11:02:12 PM
Canberra-queanbeyan region transport.... Aficionados group?
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on December 12, 2012, 11:12:19 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on December 12, 2012, 11:12:19 PM
I did suspect Canberra & Queanbeyan Rail(way) Transport A******** Group. Sadly the old badges/membership cards/tie pins that my Gran kept aren't for this group. Sadly my transport interest back then was Thomas The Tank Engine & Fireman Sam's truck with a hint of the wheels on the bus go round & round & a bit of bus catching from Torrens to Southlands or Kambah.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on December 30, 2012, 10:09:02 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on December 30, 2012, 10:09:02 PM
Something I found on the ACT Archives website was when the Pope visted Canberra, including the special routes& tickets. It can be found at http://www.archives.act.gov.au/home/educational_resource/find_of_the_month/2012/november/previous_find_of_the_month_-_112012 (http://www.archives.act.gov.au/home/educational_resource/find_of_the_month/2012/november/previous_find_of_the_month_-_112012) & http://www.archives.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/255955/Working_Group_Report_07-10-1986.pdf
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on January 19, 2013, 09:15:36 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on January 19, 2013, 09:15:36 PM
There was a Mercedes Sprinter on Constitution Avenue shuttles today. It had ACTION signs & was driven by a City Transport Officer.
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on January 25, 2013, 09:10:11 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on January 25, 2013, 09:10:11 PM
If anyone has seen Deanes buses around Belconnen of a Friday night. It's because of a charter for the National Youth Science Forum. Each time a different group of 190 odd students are here. Apparently this weeks group was from Queensland.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: route56 on January 27, 2013, 06:54:18 PM
Post by: route56 on January 27, 2013, 06:54:18 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on December 12, 2012, 10:21:24 PM
Has anyone heard of the "CQRTAG"? I was going through a few old papers of a relative who was a transport enthusiast (who would of thought I would take the same path) & I suspect this group may of been related to this. If it helps the letter is dated March 1992 & written by a Mr G (full name not revealed) Horn.
Ask the timetableists at the AATTC/ACT Transit meetings. They are all of that vintage (and older...).
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: 400:D on February 13, 2013, 05:48:12 PM
Post by: 400:D on February 13, 2013, 05:48:12 PM
http://www.procurement.act.gov.au/tenders/tender_download/open_tenders/19860.211 (http://www.procurement.act.gov.au/tenders/tender_download/open_tenders/19860.211)
Don't know if it's old news or not but has anyone seen this yet? Possible depot in Gungahlin?
Don't know if it's old news or not but has anyone seen this yet? Possible depot in Gungahlin?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 13, 2013, 07:08:10 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 13, 2013, 07:08:10 PM
Mmm, was meaning to write a story about that for the site but haven't had a chance as yet
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 14, 2013, 10:17:18 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 14, 2013, 10:17:18 PM
36 years today since the ACTION name was adopted - they celebrated with cupcakes and a string quartet in City Interchange during the morning peak.
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on February 18, 2013, 11:06:52 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on February 18, 2013, 11:06:52 PM
I hope someone can help me out here, but my understanding of the following development application (http://www.actpla.act.gov.au/topics/your_say/comment/pubnote?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZhcHBzLmFjdHBsYS5hY3QuZ292LmF1JTJGcHVibm90ZSUyRnB1Ym5vdGVEZXRhaWxfbmV3LmFzcCUzRkRBX25vJTNEMjAxMzIzMDM0JmFsbD0x) is that someone wishes to construct a bus depot within the suburb of Beard. If so the question would be who? While haven't seen the block in question to determine its size, could this mean CDC is moving Deanes to Beard or is that mob at the back of the railway station being kicked out or something else?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: ajw373 on February 19, 2013, 07:22:18 AM
Post by: ajw373 on February 19, 2013, 07:22:18 AM
Who do you think it is a bus company wanting to build a depot? The DA is talking about a transport depot, which doesn't mean buses necessarily. Now looking at the name of the applicant, they are a construction consultancy mob, so maybe they are getting into construction in general and want a depot to store their earth moving equipment etc.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: ajw373 on February 19, 2013, 07:28:56 AM
Post by: ajw373 on February 19, 2013, 07:28:56 AM
I noticed a guy paining white lines the other day, by the looks of it marking out a new footpath from the bus stop on Florey Drive Macgregor (Latham side) just up the hill from Hayward Drive to the bridge over the creek. I am scratching my head asking why and if the money couldn't be better spent elsewhere. I mean to say the bus stop has done without a path for 35-40 years and more or less leads nowhere except the bridge. As can be seen elsewhere in town people don't like using bridges under roads, so doubt this will be any different so they will continue to cross Florey Drive.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: The Love Guru on February 19, 2013, 10:25:53 AM
Post by: The Love Guru on February 19, 2013, 10:25:53 AM
Quote from: ajw373 on February 19, 2013, 07:28:56 AM
I noticed a guy paining white lines the other day, by the looks of it marking out a new footpath from the bus stop on Florey Drive Macgregor (Latham side) just up the hill from Hayward Drive to the bridge over the creek. I am scratching my head asking why and if the money couldn't be better spent elsewhere. I mean to say the bus stop has done without a path for 35-40 years and more or less leads nowhere except the bridge. As can be seen elsewhere in town people don't like using bridges under roads, so doubt this will be any different so they will continue to cross Florey Drive.
All stops must meet DDA requirements and this is part of that process.
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on February 19, 2013, 01:38:18 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on February 19, 2013, 01:38:18 PM
Quote from: ajw373 on February 19, 2013, 07:22:18 AM
Who do you think it is a bus company wanting to build a depot? The DA is talking about a transport depot, which doesn't mean buses necessarily. Now looking at the name of the applicant, they are a construction consultancy mob, so maybe they are getting into construction in general and want a depot to store their earth moving equipment etc.
http://203.9.249.2/e-registers/pubnote/pdf/SCRITERIA-201323034-01.pdf Page 7
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Barry Drive on February 19, 2013, 02:25:23 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on February 19, 2013, 02:25:23 PM
If it's a large site, then CDC is possible, but Murrays is also a possibility.
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on February 19, 2013, 08:12:29 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on February 19, 2013, 08:12:29 PM
It's only 1,597m squared. In comparison, Tuggeranong Depot is 59,798m squared. Even the whole block where I work is 14,210m squares & it has 2 large buildings & room for a B-Double to turn around (promising no one is parked in the car parks).
So this site is tiny.
So this site is tiny.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 22, 2013, 11:06:30 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 22, 2013, 11:06:30 PM
Couple of competitions have popped up on ACTION's site:
Imagine the future drawing contest (same as 'Dream Bus' from last year) http://www.action.act.gov.au/news/news_articles/imagine_the_future_drawing_competition
Balloons from a Bus (take a photo of a hot air balloon from the bus) http://www.action.act.gov.au/news/news_articles/balloons_from_a_bus_photo_contest
Imagine the future drawing contest (same as 'Dream Bus' from last year) http://www.action.act.gov.au/news/news_articles/imagine_the_future_drawing_competition
Balloons from a Bus (take a photo of a hot air balloon from the bus) http://www.action.act.gov.au/news/news_articles/balloons_from_a_bus_photo_contest
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: smitho on February 23, 2013, 12:09:15 AM
Post by: smitho on February 23, 2013, 12:09:15 AM
There are also ACTION postcards being distributed through on-board pamphlet boxes on buses - promoting 2013 Poetry in ACTION...
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on February 23, 2013, 09:11:12 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on February 23, 2013, 09:11:12 PM
I am hoping to construct a destination box for my Renault destination roll & my AEC supplementary roll. What I am wondering is the dimensions of these in those buses.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Barry Drive on March 18, 2013, 07:52:15 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on March 18, 2013, 07:52:15 PM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on March 18, 2013, 07:29:16 PMYes. Update loaded when fares changed. There was still one bus which didn't have the updated file, but that may have been fixed by now.
Possibly not the perfect topic for this, but I've noticed lately that the shoddy videos have been replaced on the in-bus monitors with much clearer (Powerpoint?) slides advertising various things for ACTION - Twitter, Xpresso, Capitals sponsorship..
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 18, 2013, 08:03:12 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 18, 2013, 08:03:12 PM
Quote from: ACTbusspotter on March 18, 2013, 07:52:15 PM
Yes. Update loaded when fares changed. There was still one bus which didn't have the updated file, but that may have been fixed by now.
Mm, saw one the other day. Possibly 445.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 26, 2013, 09:18:12 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 26, 2013, 09:18:12 PM
An accident closed the Monaro Hwy at the Lanyon Dr Intersection (southbound) in the arvo peak today. Spotted the 769 heading south on a very congested Erindale Drive a little after 6
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on March 31, 2013, 08:23:18 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on March 31, 2013, 08:23:18 PM
Buses 140 & 142 have been spotted with all new seat coverings as can be seen in the photo below(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F03%2F31%2Fyba4uve3.jpg&hash=cd319a90a9657af09f5e748e96771f0eee94c915)
Bus 141 hasn't be spotted with a new interior yet.
Bus 141 hasn't be spotted with a new interior yet.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Buzz Killington on April 02, 2013, 07:30:11 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on April 02, 2013, 07:30:11 PM
Bus vs car this morning at Kingsford Smith Dr/Clarey Cr Spence.
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on April 02, 2013, 10:14:26 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on April 02, 2013, 10:14:26 PM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on April 02, 2013, 07:30:11 PM
Bus vs car this morning at Kingsford Smith Dr/Clarey Cr Spence.
At a bus stop according to the ESA Incidents Map & a little misallocated. Call made at 07:43, fire brigade left at 09:05. While it is an assumption, bloody buses stopping at bus stops.
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on April 10, 2013, 07:46:46 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on April 10, 2013, 07:46:46 PM
AdShel are currently running a national campaign for ANZAC Day. This means selected shelters are to be wrapped in a "Lest We Forget" advertisement. So far I've only seen the two big shelters on London Circuit dolled up, but there are pictures on Twitter of a tram shelter in Melbourne.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: 400:D on April 13, 2013, 04:24:56 PM
Post by: 400:D on April 13, 2013, 04:24:56 PM
http://www.procurement.act.gov.au/tenders/tender_download/open_tenders/22101.311 (http://www.procurement.act.gov.au/tenders/tender_download/open_tenders/22101.311) - Construction: North Weston Park'n'Ride
Just putting it out there :D
Just putting it out there :D
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on May 13, 2013, 08:10:25 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on May 13, 2013, 08:10:25 PM
As some may be aware, Routes 7,100 & 934 had been diverted for installation of a speed hump outside Old Canberra House. Well this work was completed & the road was reopened this month. However one of the old shelters was removed during the bus stop works. The attached photo of that shelter some time in the last year.
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on May 16, 2013, 09:07:48 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on May 16, 2013, 09:07:48 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on February 18, 2013, 11:06:52 PM
I hope someone can help me out here, but my understanding of the following development application (http://www.actpla.act.gov.au/topics/your_say/comment/pubnote?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZhcHBzLmFjdHBsYS5hY3QuZ292LmF1JTJGcHVibm90ZSUyRnB1Ym5vdGVEZXRhaWxfbmV3LmFzcCUzRkRBX25vJTNEMjAxMzIzMDM0JmFsbD0x) is that someone wishes to construct a bus depot within the suburb of Beard. If so the question would be who? While haven't seen the block in question to determine its size, could this mean CDC is moving Deanes to Beard or is that mob at the back of the railway station being kicked out or something else?
A development application has been released, it is for Bensley's Transport (currently jammed in a place near Queanbeyan East Public School). The DA can be found at http://www.actpla.act.gov.au/topics/your_say/comment/pubnote?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZhcHBzLmFjdHBsYS5hY3QuZ292LmF1JTJGcHVibm90ZSUyRnB1Ym5vdGVEZXRhaWxfbmV3LmFzcCUzRkRBX25vJTNEMjAxMzIzNTc2JmFsbD0x
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 21, 2013, 07:25:03 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 21, 2013, 07:25:03 PM
Noticed the other day that someone's had some fun with the Mack badge on 921 - the K is gone and the letters rearranged to CAM
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: ajw373 on May 21, 2013, 07:32:15 PM
Post by: ajw373 on May 21, 2013, 07:32:15 PM
Obviously someone in the workshop with too much time on their hands. Hardly presents a very professional image does it?
Same too with the puerile names given to the buses too, though do understand that one of those names (the first IIRC) was done in honour of a driver, but the rest common, It may well give us something to write about and a laugh but not very professional.
Same too with the puerile names given to the buses too, though do understand that one of those names (the first IIRC) was done in honour of a driver, but the rest common, It may well give us something to write about and a laugh but not very professional.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 21, 2013, 08:02:15 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 21, 2013, 08:02:15 PM
Quote from: ajw373 on May 21, 2013, 07:32:15 PM
Obviously someone in the workshop with too much time on their hands. Hardly presents a very professional image does it?
Same too with the puerile names given to the buses too, though do understand that one of those names (the first IIRC) was done in honour of a driver, but the rest common, It may well give us something to write about and a laugh but not very professional.
Mmm, bit of a time waster I think. You'd only really notice the badge on 921 if you were up close, as its behind the bike rack.
Not sure if 319 / "Big Merv" was the first one to be named, but it is the only one to be sign-written (in the current fleet at least). Quite a nice touch and would be nice to see other long-serving staff commemorated in such a fashion.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: ajw373 on May 21, 2013, 08:36:45 PM
Post by: ajw373 on May 21, 2013, 08:36:45 PM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on May 21, 2013, 08:02:15 PM
Not sure if 319 / "Big Merv" was the first one to be named, but it is the only one to be sign-written (in the current fleet at least). Quite a nice touch and would be nice to see other long-serving staff commemorated in such a fashion.
That is the right way to do it, unlike the rest.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 21, 2013, 08:39:54 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 21, 2013, 08:39:54 PM
I agree.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Barry Drive on May 22, 2013, 11:28:49 AM
Post by: Barry Drive on May 22, 2013, 11:28:49 AM
"CAM" has been that way for a few months, at least. Also keep an eye out for a B depot "MAM".
This is nothing new - the Volvo B58s used to suffer from this a lot.
This is nothing new - the Volvo B58s used to suffer from this a lot.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Snorzac on May 22, 2013, 01:06:08 PM
Post by: Snorzac on May 22, 2013, 01:06:08 PM
I think there is also a 'MAW' and a 'NAN' at Belconnen
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: smitho on July 04, 2013, 01:22:36 AM
Post by: smitho on July 04, 2013, 01:22:36 AM
Seen several very old Hills Buses around Canberra this week....on loan to Deanes?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Sir Pompously on July 25, 2013, 09:05:31 PM
Post by: Sir Pompously on July 25, 2013, 09:05:31 PM
Saw a new priority seat sticker on BUS-390 today. Features on of the ACTION family characters with a speech bubble proclaiming the seat is for use by Elderly, disabled etc. Don't mind the look of it (good to see ACTION specific stickers back), however the text is a little hard to read. A more simple typeface (like helvetica) would be great, currently it is in a funky style that suits it but just makes it more difficult to read!
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on July 28, 2013, 08:22:54 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on July 28, 2013, 08:22:54 PM
Quote from: Sir Pompously on July 25, 2013, 09:05:31 PM
Saw a new priority seat sticker on BUS-390 today. Features on of the ACTION family characters with a speech bubble proclaiming the seat is for use by Elderly, disabled etc.
Was this the you saw ?
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BQPtMJ1CcAE-iRZ.jpg)
(Someone else posted this on Twitter).
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012/2013
Post by: Barry Drive on August 14, 2013, 12:31:53 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on August 14, 2013, 12:31:53 PM
Just checked the Floriade website: a shuttle service will operate again this year. No info yet on who will operate or what type of bus will be used, but would expect it to be the same as last year.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: CNG on August 25, 2013, 03:53:57 PM
Post by: CNG on August 25, 2013, 03:53:57 PM
I was interested do standards still operate on weekends?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: The Love Guru on August 25, 2013, 05:10:32 PM
Post by: The Love Guru on August 25, 2013, 05:10:32 PM
Not normally CNG but it does happen from time to time at B Depot due to a shortage of low floor buses available.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: smitho on August 29, 2013, 11:18:02 PM
Post by: smitho on August 29, 2013, 11:18:02 PM
Tuggeranong Depot now has formal bus allocation arrangements in place for all bus types in the afternoons and evenings as well as in the mornings. This is in preparation for NXTBUS.
Title: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on September 05, 2013, 07:48:21 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on September 05, 2013, 07:48:21 PM
Quote from: ACTbusspotter on August 14, 2013, 12:31:53 PM
Just checked the Floriade website: a shuttle service will operate again this year. No info yet on who will operate or what type of bus will be used, but would expect it to be the same as last year.
Going by the Canberra Centre website, it will be the same bus (http://www.canberracentre.com.au/whatson/City-to-Floriade-Free-Shuttle-Service).
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Barry Drive on December 09, 2013, 10:40:19 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on December 09, 2013, 10:40:19 PM
An interesting outcome from the line marking upgrade at City Bus Station - there is a new Bus Zone on London Circuit between Verity Lane and East Row (the pre-1982 333 stop). It has been line marked and sign posted. Maybe QCity / Transborder will be moved to there.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: belcodriver on December 13, 2013, 12:20:27 AM
Post by: belcodriver on December 13, 2013, 12:20:27 AM
Quote from: ACTbusspotter on December 09, 2013, 10:40:19 PM
An interesting outcome from the line marking upgrade at City Bus Station - there is a new Bus Zone on London Circuit between Verity Lane and East Row (the pre-1982 333 stop). It has been line marked and sign posted. Maybe QCity / Transborder will be moved to there.
It's for the Airport Express.
Title: Bus fare rise : 4 January 2014
Post by: Barry Drive on December 16, 2013, 08:00:59 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on December 16, 2013, 08:00:59 PM
ACTION have announced that fares will increase on Sat 4 Jan 2014.
Adult cash fare will rise to $4.50 & 8.60, concession cash fares will be $2.20 & 4.30
Adult cash fare will rise to $4.50 & 8.60, concession cash fares will be $2.20 & 4.30
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Bus 400 on March 01, 2014, 05:35:41 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on March 01, 2014, 05:35:41 PM
ACTION has expanded their monthly performance report. From July to December 2013, the patronage was 9,005,268. While a quick Trove search (http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/130837925?searchTerm=Action%20patronage&searchLimits=l-title=11), for roughly the same period (it ends mid December) in 1982 patronage was 9,760,600.
The new page can be found at https://www.action.act.gov.au/About_ACTION/how-were-travelling-page
The new page can be found at https://www.action.act.gov.au/About_ACTION/how-were-travelling-page
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Barry Drive on March 01, 2014, 06:59:09 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on March 01, 2014, 06:59:09 PM
I would caution against making such a comparison of passenger numbers, since the 1982 network is not comparable to 2014. As mentioned elsewhere, the 1982 network was based on actual interchanging - one bus to you nearest interchange, then change buses.
The current system allows for longer travel without changing buses. (Although it also encourages transfers through the fare system).
Bottom line: you can't really make a direct comparison using passenger boarding numbers.
The current system allows for longer travel without changing buses. (Although it also encourages transfers through the fare system).
Bottom line: you can't really make a direct comparison using passenger boarding numbers.
Title: Athllon Drive bike barn
Post by: smitho on March 18, 2014, 09:00:24 PM
Post by: smitho on March 18, 2014, 09:00:24 PM
An orange "bike" cut-out has been installed on the roof of the Mawson Bike n Ride bike barn, the same as that installed on the new bike shed on the Cotter Rd, near Molonglo.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Barry Drive on March 21, 2014, 12:51:34 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on March 21, 2014, 12:51:34 PM
Bike symbol thingy also at Flemington Rd (Harrison) and BCBS. Didn't see one at Melrose Dr.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Bus 400 on July 03, 2014, 10:28:17 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on July 03, 2014, 10:28:17 PM
One of my informants tells me that from Term 3, Qcity Transit (Hall/Uriarra/Majura) & Keirs (Tharwa) will be running the ACT Rural school buses.
I do know that Keirs previously held this contract.
I do know that Keirs previously held this contract.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: smitho on July 04, 2014, 09:13:22 PM
Post by: smitho on July 04, 2014, 09:13:22 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on July 03, 2014, 10:28:17 PMOne of the rural type ACTION school runs I used to do, from Pialligo to the Federal Highway intersection via the Majura Rd, appears to have gone over to private operator, (possibly several years back).
One of my informants tells me that from Term 3, Qcity Transit (Hall/Uriarra/Majura) & Keirs (Tharwa) will be running the ACT Rural school buses.
I do know that Keirs previously held this contract.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: 743 on July 05, 2014, 01:32:32 AM
Post by: 743 on July 05, 2014, 01:32:32 AM
Quote from: smitho on July 04, 2014, 09:13:22 PMFrom memory that was Route 810 - changed around the time of the 2010 review to terminate at Pialligo.
One of the rural type ACTION school runs I used to do, from Pialligo to the Federal Highway intersection via the Majura Rd, appears to have gone over to private operator, (possibly several years back).
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: smitho on August 06, 2014, 10:09:45 PM
Post by: smitho on August 06, 2014, 10:09:45 PM
Thanks. I think that Keirs might be doing the Majura Rd run these days.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: King of Buses on August 19, 2014, 02:37:00 PM
Post by: King of Buses on August 19, 2014, 02:37:00 PM
Two bollards (the new southbound Blue Rapid stop) on Haydon Dr/College St as well as One northbound on College St (I think its the UC one) have new bases in a similar design to the new timetables. They look alright though.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Barry Drive on August 30, 2014, 10:47:28 AM
Post by: Barry Drive on August 30, 2014, 10:47:28 AM
Quote from: volvo on August 29, 2014, 07:55:12 PMI've not seen 945, but I assume you're referring to the Holdsworth "Rainbow Pride*" fabric. What's the deal? ACTION have received funding to refurbish bus interiors. Instead of using the old frontrunner fabric, they're using the more modern Holdsworth.
On a slightly different note - I was on 945 for the first time today; what's the deal with the seats? How long have they been like that?
Also, today I was on a PR100.3 (106 I think, but not 100% sure) - I'm pretty sure the side desto was from a PR100.2; can anyone confirm?
* - not its real name
Also not sure what you mean by side desto on 106. With a few exceptions, the PR100.3s use STC Cannon / Alcatel displays, which are the same as on the PR100.2s. The side destos should be the same in both. (But if I see it, and take a closer look.)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: The Love Guru on August 30, 2014, 01:16:56 PM
Post by: The Love Guru on August 30, 2014, 01:16:56 PM
Only the .3As had different side destos in them. Slightly higher resolution I believe.
106 will be the same as the other. 3s and .2s
106 will be the same as the other. 3s and .2s
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Busfanatic101 on September 30, 2014, 08:15:42 PM
Post by: Busfanatic101 on September 30, 2014, 08:15:42 PM
I was at the Chisholm Shops this afternoon and saw bus 909 with the desto up as 88 parked in the Coles loading dock ???. I'm assuming that it was waiting for the 88 to be due to leave, since it had left when I came back about 15mins later, but seriously, since when are buses allowed to park in loading docks!!!!!!!!??? :o
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: King of Buses on September 30, 2014, 08:26:45 PM
Post by: King of Buses on September 30, 2014, 08:26:45 PM
Quote from: ... on September 30, 2014, 08:15:42 PM
I was at the Chisholm Shops this afternoon and saw bus 909 with the desto up as 88 parked in the Coles loading dock ???. I'm assuming that it was waiting for the 88 to be due to leave, since it had left when I came back about 15mins later, but seriously, since when are buses allowed to park in loading docks!!!!!!!!??? :o
Loading dock...LOL.
In all seriousness though It takes 20 mins (apparently) for an 88 to travel from Hume to Chisholm even though its more like 5 mins. Therefore buses have to get outta the way somewhere...still can't get over the loading dock bit :P
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: CNG on September 30, 2014, 10:04:02 PM
Post by: CNG on September 30, 2014, 10:04:02 PM
Just a completely off the topic question I was interested if there are many shifts which have more than one bus allocated to them. For example euro 17,16,10 meal break ARTIC s/r 713?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: The Love Guru on September 30, 2014, 11:03:31 PM
Post by: The Love Guru on September 30, 2014, 11:03:31 PM
Most splits have different bus types on each side. Network 14 saw a lot of bus swapping dropped off. So generally straight shifts stay in sane bus type whilst the splits change a lot. This is only in general and bus swaps can and do occur on every type of shift
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Busfanatic101 on October 05, 2014, 06:58:04 PM
Post by: Busfanatic101 on October 05, 2014, 06:58:04 PM
When we went along majura road about a week ago, I saw a 100.2 mkI in action colours sitting in the middle of a fenced paddock on the eastern side of the road.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Bus 400 on October 05, 2014, 08:15:46 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on October 05, 2014, 08:15:46 PM
That place is the Australian Federal Police training centre. They would be using the buses to practice response times to evacuate people from buses following mock terrorist attacks or other type of nut cases.
The ACT Fire Brigade also have 2 ex-Renaults to practice trainees on buses crashes such as bus rollovers. I've "rolled" one of the buses before & it isn't fun resting on the doors that have no air in them & hoping they hold shut.
The ACT Fire Brigade also have 2 ex-Renaults to practice trainees on buses crashes such as bus rollovers. I've "rolled" one of the buses before & it isn't fun resting on the doors that have no air in them & hoping they hold shut.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: King of Buses on October 05, 2014, 09:07:31 PM
Post by: King of Buses on October 05, 2014, 09:07:31 PM
A MKI PR180.2 is out behind EPIC too...visible from Flemington near the Morisett Dr Intersection as well as when one travels down the Federal Hwy.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Skitube on October 05, 2014, 10:16:31 PM
Post by: Skitube on October 05, 2014, 10:16:31 PM
Correct if i'm wrong, but i believe the one at EPIC is 716
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: smitho on October 06, 2014, 09:52:44 PM
Post by: smitho on October 06, 2014, 09:52:44 PM
Quote from: Skitube on October 05, 2014, 10:16:31 PM
Correct if i'm wrong, but i believe the one at EPIC is 716
One of the best Mark 1s in the artic fleet.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Barry Drive on November 03, 2014, 05:45:03 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on November 03, 2014, 05:45:03 PM
Quote from: volvo on November 03, 2014, 04:26:17 PMLack of parts. It's easier to close windows than repair it. (That's my guess, anyway).
Also, I know this isn't strictly relevant to this thread, but why do some of the PR100.3's (such as 126) have most of the windows bolted closed so they can't be opened?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: The Love Guru on November 03, 2014, 06:04:49 PM
Post by: The Love Guru on November 03, 2014, 06:04:49 PM
You'd be spot on. Unable to source the same window type for the .3s.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011/2012
Post by: Busfanatic101 on November 19, 2014, 07:45:38 PM
Post by: Busfanatic101 on November 19, 2014, 07:45:38 PM
420 has MAM instead of MAN on the back. Assume another bus would have a NAN as the M would have come from somewhere
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: smitho on November 19, 2014, 10:56:07 PM
Post by: smitho on November 19, 2014, 10:56:07 PM
May be a MAMA will be next!
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: King of Buses on November 24, 2014, 04:12:32 PM
Post by: King of Buses on November 24, 2014, 04:12:32 PM
http://www.action.act.gov.au/news/news_articles/free-buses-to-the-national-arboretum-car-free-day-and-voices-in-the-forest,-sunday-30-november (http://www.action.act.gov.au/news/news_articles/free-buses-to-the-national-arboretum-car-free-day-and-voices-in-the-forest,-sunday-30-november)
Try out the link to the map of the City Bus Station...I might go looking for a 312...or a 788...or a 6 :P
Try out the link to the map of the City Bus Station...I might go looking for a 312...or a 788...or a 6 :P
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Busfanatic101 on November 24, 2014, 04:24:48 PM
Post by: Busfanatic101 on November 24, 2014, 04:24:48 PM
Quote from: King of Buses on November 24, 2014, 04:12:32 PM
http://www.action.act.gov.au/news/news_articles/free-buses-to-the-national-arboretum-car-free-day-and-voices-in-the-forest,-sunday-30-november (http://www.action.act.gov.au/news/news_articles/free-buses-to-the-national-arboretum-car-free-day-and-voices-in-the-forest,-sunday-30-november)
Try out the link to the map of the City Bus Station...I might go looking for a 312...or a 788...or a 6 :P
And your point is?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: King of Buses on November 24, 2014, 04:28:00 PM
Post by: King of Buses on November 24, 2014, 04:28:00 PM
Quote from: ... on November 24, 2014, 04:24:48 PM
And your point is?
That ACTION obviously don't proof read or check links...but we already knew that...just adding to the very long list that probably exists somewhere...
Because if you didn't notice, its the Network '12 City Bus Station map not the current one.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Busfanatic101 on November 24, 2014, 04:30:13 PM
Post by: Busfanatic101 on November 24, 2014, 04:30:13 PM
Quote from: King of Buses on November 24, 2014, 04:28:00 PM
Because if you didn't notice, its the Network '12 City Bus Station map not the current one.
Oh...
\facepalm/ ::)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Busfanatic101 on November 29, 2014, 01:16:24 PM
Post by: Busfanatic101 on November 29, 2014, 01:16:24 PM
Quote from: ... on October 05, 2014, 06:58:04 PM
When we went along majura road about a week ago, I saw a 100.2 mkI in action colours sitting in the middle of a fenced paddock on the eastern side of the road.
Quote from: Bus 400 on October 05, 2014, 08:15:46 PMDoes anyone happen to know the past fleet number? It is one which has a white back-top panel on the left.
That place is the Australian Federal Police training centre. They would be using the buses to practice response times to evacuate people from buses following mock terrorist attacks or other type of nut cases.
The ACT Fire Brigade also have 2 ex-Renaults to practice trainees on buses crashes such as bus rollovers. I've "rolled" one of the buses before & it isn't fun resting on the doors that have no air in them & hoping they hold shut.
Here is a photo of it: I can't make out the fleet #, but it still has it
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gkpl4FVjwmg/VHkloTgMw3I/AAAAAAAAB6M/9M-1BRVvuGA/w1207-h905-no/DSCN8802.JPG)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Barry Drive on November 29, 2014, 02:45:27 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on November 29, 2014, 02:45:27 PM
Refer here http://www.actbus.net/forum/index.php?topic=3265.0 (http://www.actbus.net/forum/index.php?topic=3265.0). Possibly 754 or 755.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Busfanatic101 on November 29, 2014, 04:17:26 PM
Post by: Busfanatic101 on November 29, 2014, 04:17:26 PM
Quote from: ACTbusspotter on November 29, 2014, 02:45:27 PM
Refer here http://www.actbus.net/forum/index.php?topic=3265.0 (http://www.actbus.net/forum/index.php?topic=3265.0). Possibly 754 or 755.
This is up in Majura at the AFP Training centre, not hume, so think its more likely to be 756? If anyone happens to go by and gets a chance to confirm, please let me know.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Busfanatic101 on December 13, 2014, 04:09:19 PM
Post by: Busfanatic101 on December 13, 2014, 04:09:19 PM
Diesel MAN 442 sports a toy crocodile on the bike rack ;D
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: King of Buses on December 13, 2014, 07:23:45 PM
Post by: King of Buses on December 13, 2014, 07:23:45 PM
Quote from: Busfanatic101 on December 13, 2014, 04:09:19 PM
Diesel MAN 442 sports a toy crocodile on the bike rack ;D
Many gas scanias have toys on their roof if you didn't realise too. ^-^
and either 442 or 444 haso a stufted toy on the windscreen blind too.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Gadgets on December 14, 2014, 10:08:17 PM
Post by: Gadgets on December 14, 2014, 10:08:17 PM
Quote from: Busfanatic101 on November 29, 2014, 04:17:26 PM
This is up in Majura at the AFP Training centre, not hume, so think its more likely to be 756? If anyone happens to go by and gets a chance to confirm, please let me know.
i can confirm that it is 756 at AFP majura
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Busfanatic101 on December 15, 2014, 04:22:34 PM
Post by: Busfanatic101 on December 15, 2014, 04:22:34 PM
Quote from: Gadgets on December 14, 2014, 10:08:17 PMthanks 'gadgets' .
i can confirm that it is 756 at AFP majura
546 is all tinseled up for Christmas, with tinsel on the bike rack and side mirror, as well as a Coke-drinking Santa for a Driver ;D
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Busfanatic101 on December 16, 2014, 04:50:49 PM
Post by: Busfanatic101 on December 16, 2014, 04:50:49 PM
Quote from: Busfanatic101 on December 15, 2014, 04:22:34 PM
546 is all tinseled up for Christmas, with tinsel on the bike rack and side mirror, as well as a Coke-drinking Santa for a Driver ;D
was
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: King of Buses on December 16, 2014, 05:32:29 PM
Post by: King of Buses on December 16, 2014, 05:32:29 PM
Quote from: Busfanatic101 on December 16, 2014, 04:50:49 PM
was the 547 today, so probably any bus lucky enough to be running the 62 from woden at 3:48pm
Or just any run that's on his shift...
I spoke to him and he says he dresses the bus up each day before he does his shift and it takes around an hour or two to do that. Sucks tht the starters don't give him the same bus everyday. ..it'd make his life a heck of a lot easier...
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Bus 400 on December 16, 2014, 08:47:16 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on December 16, 2014, 08:47:16 PM
ACTION have put ACTION Santa's shift on their website http://www.action.act.gov.au/news/news_articles/keep-a-look-out-for-action-santa-and-his-christmas-bus
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Busfanatic101 on December 16, 2014, 09:41:22 PM
Post by: Busfanatic101 on December 16, 2014, 09:41:22 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on December 16, 2014, 08:47:16 PM
ACTION have put ACTION Santa's shift on their website http://www.action.act.gov.au/news/news_articles/keep-a-look-out-for-action-santa-and-his-christmas-bus (http://www.action.act.gov.au/news/news_articles/keep-a-look-out-for-action-santa-and-his-christmas-bus)
Not the santa I was speaking of...
Is this the first time action has ever put up any shift details on the website?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: King of Buses on December 16, 2014, 09:44:34 PM
Post by: King of Buses on December 16, 2014, 09:44:34 PM
Well, there is more than one. ..but this guy is definitely the most prominent among them . well, to me anyway...
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: 743 on December 31, 2014, 06:54:12 PM
Post by: 743 on December 31, 2014, 06:54:12 PM
I've seen 311 around town a few times since Network '14 was implemented. It would appear the front destination issue has been resolved - each time I've seen it, the destination takes up the full display, and is no longer squished to one side.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: King of Buses on February 26, 2015, 05:56:50 PM
Post by: King of Buses on February 26, 2015, 05:56:50 PM
Heard something about a fire at Cohen St Bus Station around 1500 today...does anyone know more?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Barry Drive on February 26, 2015, 06:21:36 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on February 26, 2015, 06:21:36 PM
Some of the landscaping caught fire. Between platforms 2 & 3.
Move along. Nothing more to see.
Move along. Nothing more to see.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: King of Buses on February 26, 2015, 08:59:20 PM
Post by: King of Buses on February 26, 2015, 08:59:20 PM
Quote from: ACTbusspotter on February 26, 2015, 06:21:36 PM
Some of the landscaping caught fire. Between platforms 2 & 3.
Move along. Nothing more to see.
Wasn't a dart then...okay. Cheers :D
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Busfanatic101 on March 28, 2015, 03:28:29 PM
Post by: Busfanatic101 on March 28, 2015, 03:28:29 PM
542's front myway reader falling out of the wall yesterday, the top 2 thingos holding it in place totally out and the bottom 2 almost out completely. I'm pretty sure the driver hadn't noticed. funny sight
369 also now has 2 give way stickers on the rear window
369 also now has 2 give way stickers on the rear window
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Bus 503 on March 28, 2015, 03:53:20 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on March 28, 2015, 03:53:20 PM
369 also now has 2 give way stickers on the rear window
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An advertisement? 368 used to have a back advertisement for giving way to the bus.
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An advertisement? 368 used to have a back advertisement for giving way to the bus.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: King of Buses on March 28, 2015, 04:21:46 PM
Post by: King of Buses on March 28, 2015, 04:21:46 PM
No. Just two of the standard stickers for giving way to buses supposedly on every bus...
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: King of Buses on May 07, 2015, 07:58:20 PM
Post by: King of Buses on May 07, 2015, 07:58:20 PM
Hehe...apparently 144 is operating a 313 at the moment...funny
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: The Love Guru on May 07, 2015, 08:03:32 PM
Post by: The Love Guru on May 07, 2015, 08:03:32 PM
Used to be a common occurrence not that long ago
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: King of Buses on May 07, 2015, 08:28:42 PM
Post by: King of Buses on May 07, 2015, 08:28:42 PM
Quote from: The Love Guru on May 07, 2015, 08:03:32 PM
Used to be a common occurrence
Exactly...
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: The Love Guru on May 07, 2015, 09:17:41 PM
Post by: The Love Guru on May 07, 2015, 09:17:41 PM
Still not sure why that is funny though. I'm sure it was a choice of dart or no bus.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: King of Buses on May 08, 2015, 08:57:33 AM
Post by: King of Buses on May 08, 2015, 08:57:33 AM
Just never mind...
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Barry Drive on May 09, 2015, 04:44:00 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on May 09, 2015, 04:44:00 PM
Speaking of useless information, I did a rough comparison of ACTION fleet age by depot. Tuggeranong's average age is 12.09 years, Belconnen's is 12.12 years.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: King of Buses on May 09, 2015, 05:17:08 PM
Post by: King of Buses on May 09, 2015, 05:17:08 PM
Quote from: Barry Drive on May 09, 2015, 04:44:00 PM
Speaking of useless information, I did a rough comparison of ACTION fleet age by depot. Tuggeranong's average age is 12.09 years, Belconnen's is 12.12 years.
Whats that like compared with say the STA? Or ACTION in the past?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Barry Drive on May 10, 2015, 10:34:19 AM
Post by: Barry Drive on May 10, 2015, 10:34:19 AM
In the 2013/14 State Transit annual report, the average bus age is stated as 9.9 years (at 30 June 2014) up from 9.8 years in 2012/13.
Not surprisingly, the average bus age is not something mentioned in the TAMS annual report. Seeing as ACTION has 30 buses in service which were built in 1990 (25 years old), but at most 19 more new buses to enter service this year, the average age is trending upwards.
Not surprisingly, the average bus age is not something mentioned in the TAMS annual report. Seeing as ACTION has 30 buses in service which were built in 1990 (25 years old), but at most 19 more new buses to enter service this year, the average age is trending upwards.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Bus 503 on May 28, 2015, 08:44:56 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on May 28, 2015, 08:44:56 PM
As minor as it is, I noticed today that 956 appeared to have a different action logo on its right side - it looked a little more dark blue version then all the other MK2s. I'm not 100% sure of this because it could of been how the sun was shining into the logo.
544s desto seemed to be playing up on Wednesday, the desto read CITY NON STOP 202 on 2 lines but went all orange for about 5 seconds then to a new display of SCHOOL BUS 613. This same thing happend last week on a K320 scania - not sure why that's happening :P.
544s desto seemed to be playing up on Wednesday, the desto read CITY NON STOP 202 on 2 lines but went all orange for about 5 seconds then to a new display of SCHOOL BUS 613. This same thing happend last week on a K320 scania - not sure why that's happening :P.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Busfanatic101 on May 28, 2015, 09:55:39 PM
Post by: Busfanatic101 on May 28, 2015, 09:55:39 PM
Quote from: Bus 503 on May 28, 2015, 08:44:56 PM
544s desto seemed to be playing up on Wednesday, the desto read CITY NON STOP 202 on 2 lines but went all orange for about 5 seconds then to a new display of SCHOOL BUS 613. This same thing happend last week on a K320 scania - not sure why that's happening :P .
Are you sure the driver wasn't just changing the desto for the next run? Even if this was before the bus got to civic, it wouldn't matter if the driver was to switch the desto early as 202 doesn't pick up any more passengers after gunguhlin
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: The Love Guru on May 28, 2015, 09:58:07 PM
Post by: The Love Guru on May 28, 2015, 09:58:07 PM
The orange screen says 'pre pay only' or something like that. Scrolls on the 202 desto
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Skitube on May 29, 2015, 10:31:04 PM
Post by: Skitube on May 29, 2015, 10:31:04 PM
Yes, somebody took the idea from STA of using the inverse function of destos. Can't say it's as good looking as the STA ones
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: King of Buses on May 30, 2015, 01:11:09 PM
Post by: King of Buses on May 30, 2015, 01:11:09 PM
There seems to be a fair bit of driver training today.
342 passed through Erindale around 1100 on driver training duties.
Then when I got to Woden after a trip on a rather warm 565 (the trial Air-Con thingo seems to work alright compared to the colder 560 I was on before!), 312, 309, 339 and 342 were all laying over with Driver Training on the destos. Just something I don't normally see on a Saturday. Particularly the Irises.
342 passed through Erindale around 1100 on driver training duties.
Then when I got to Woden after a trip on a rather warm 565 (the trial Air-Con thingo seems to work alright compared to the colder 560 I was on before!), 312, 309, 339 and 342 were all laying over with Driver Training on the destos. Just something I don't normally see on a Saturday. Particularly the Irises.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Bus 503 on June 01, 2015, 06:09:58 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on June 01, 2015, 06:09:58 PM
523 was equipped with some red thing at the front of the bus in the middle of the left and right front lights, Does anyone know why?
I've recently noticed that some of the new Belconen Scania's have lost some of their back badge logos - 544 read SCAN missing some letters.
I've recently noticed that some of the new Belconen Scania's have lost some of their back badge logos - 544 read SCAN missing some letters.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: King of Buses on June 01, 2015, 07:27:08 PM
Post by: King of Buses on June 01, 2015, 07:27:08 PM
Quote from: Bus 503 on June 01, 2015, 06:09:58 PM
523 was equipped with some red thing at the front of the bus in the middle of the left and right front lights, Does anyone know why?
Not to do with the bike racks they're meant to put on these things and ruin the look of some beautiful artics?
EDIT: The thing on 523 is a red semi-sphere and looks like it may be one of those Red nose thingos...
2nd EDIT: 518 has one too
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Skitube on June 02, 2015, 09:12:29 PM
Post by: Skitube on June 02, 2015, 09:12:29 PM
535(?) also has a red nose
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: King of Buses on June 02, 2015, 09:38:31 PM
Post by: King of Buses on June 02, 2015, 09:38:31 PM
Quote from: Skitube on June 02, 2015, 09:12:29 PM
535(?) also has a red nose
My baby!
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Busfanatic101 on June 02, 2015, 09:50:00 PM
Post by: Busfanatic101 on June 02, 2015, 09:50:00 PM
as does 525, and probably a few others. They would be for red nose day.
On a side note, it was good to see 853 operating services in both morning and afternoon today
On a side note, it was good to see 853 operating services in both morning and afternoon today
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Bus 503 on June 03, 2015, 08:24:28 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on June 03, 2015, 08:24:28 PM
Quote from: Busfanatic101 on June 02, 2015, 09:50:00 PM
as does 525, and probably a few others. They would be for red nose day.
Yes, action buses on Twitter have confirmed that the red noses are for Red Nose Day and say that the red noses will only be fitted to the artics.
This is a pic of the mechanics fitting the red noses (this is not my photo - it is actions) looks like 537 has a red nose.
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs10.postimg.org%2Ficpg92f6h%2Fimage.jpg&hash=cf636025ff8b5ad1f3fb524a8a4e28e7851ce4dd) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Busfanatic101 on June 03, 2015, 08:38:35 PM
Post by: Busfanatic101 on June 03, 2015, 08:38:35 PM
This may explain the absence of Artics the other morning... and of course, they had to leave passengers like me waiting in the freezing cold for those artic runs which would never come, as that way, we would develop a red nose (from the cold), completing the red nose look.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Buzz Killington on June 03, 2015, 08:44:02 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on June 03, 2015, 08:44:02 PM
They would not pull buses off the road, especially from school runs, to fit red noses.
In any case, it's been many years since they've had red noses on the buses - nice to see them back again.
In any case, it's been many years since they've had red noses on the buses - nice to see them back again.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: 743 on July 18, 2015, 05:29:11 PM
Post by: 743 on July 18, 2015, 05:29:11 PM
Stop 4586 on Antill St, Dickson, is temporarily closed due to roadworks. The layover on Antill St has been shifted to be east of Cowper St. I guess buses intending to use that layover now depart Cowper St, turn right onto Antill St and due a u-turn at Rosevear Pl.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Bus 400 on July 18, 2015, 06:40:09 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on July 18, 2015, 06:40:09 PM
With this news, photos being sent by email to TAMS/ACTION dropped by 40%..
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Bus 503 on July 18, 2015, 06:50:41 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on July 18, 2015, 06:50:41 PM
Quote from: 743 on July 18, 2015, 05:29:11 PM
...turn right onto Antill St and due a u-turn at Rosevear Pl.
Do they go into Rosevear Pl? Where do they do U turn? Tennis court parking is the only place there to do a U turn... But that's to small...
On the subject of Bus Stop closures, the Alinga street bus stop southbound was fenced of today. Looked like asphalt laying at the stop. Not sure where buses stopped.
Quote from: Bus 400 on July 18, 2015, 06:40:09 PMWhat? ???
With this news, photos being sent by email to TAMS/ACTION dropped by 40%..
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: The Love Guru on July 18, 2015, 07:29:15 PM
Post by: The Love Guru on July 18, 2015, 07:29:15 PM
Official instructions are Antill, u-turn Philip Ave Roundabout then Antill to temporary layover.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Bus 400 on July 19, 2015, 09:47:48 AM
Post by: Bus 400 on July 19, 2015, 09:47:48 AM
Quote from: Bus 503 on July 18, 2015, 06:50:41 PM
What? ???
There is some Dickson NIMBY who doesn't have a life & photograph buses parked illegally on Antil Street & email ACTION/TAMS/JACS the photos. Which is why I suspect this new canned sardines development included the loading dock on Antil Street. So when Coles/Aldi get their fresh food delivery early in the morning. It can wake this person up.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: Bus 503 on July 26, 2015, 07:15:16 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on July 26, 2015, 07:15:16 PM
Quote from: King of Buses on May 07, 2015, 07:58:20 PM
Hehe...apparently 144 is operating a 313 at the moment...funny
NEXTTHERE reports that 314 is currently operating a 900 to Cohen. Haven't seen an Iris on weekends for some time!
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: King of Buses on July 26, 2015, 08:05:35 PM
Post by: King of Buses on July 26, 2015, 08:05:35 PM
Quote from: Bus 503 on July 26, 2015, 07:15:16 PM
NEXTTHERE reports that 314 is currently operating a 900 to Cohen. Haven't seen an Iris on weekends for some time!
Some drivers ask to take out an IRIS instead of a EURO. Some ask for a PR3 over a std. Some ask for a dart when they've got lage night runs...or they just want one!
308 was out yesterday too. Maybe it was the same driver.
But in fairness, I haven't seen an IRIS on a weekend for ages before this weekend. I think I've even seen a PR2 out more recently than an IRIS.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2014
Post by: The Love Guru on July 26, 2015, 08:45:19 PM
Post by: The Love Guru on July 26, 2015, 08:45:19 PM
Fancy that, a low floor ACTOIN bus doing ACTION runs, sheesh
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on July 27, 2015, 07:31:40 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on July 27, 2015, 07:31:40 PM
Electric bikes less then 25kg are now allowed to travel on the bike rack - and with this news, Action even created a You Tube video to show people how to use the bike rack! Let's hope some people actually watch it, instead of making the bus driver come outside and help them......
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n97-I32abYA
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n97-I32abYA
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: The Love Guru on July 27, 2015, 07:52:25 PM
Post by: The Love Guru on July 27, 2015, 07:52:25 PM
Drivers are not to leave their seat to help pax with the bike rack. Drivers are not trained on the use of the racks and as such should offer no assistance.
We were not paid anymore when the racks were installed despite it pushing the length of the vehicle over that if a standard bus and hence the union instructed drivers to not assist people with them.
We were not paid anymore when the racks were installed despite it pushing the length of the vehicle over that if a standard bus and hence the union instructed drivers to not assist people with them.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on July 27, 2015, 08:39:24 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on July 27, 2015, 08:39:24 PM
That does not stop some drivers... I remember being on a route 3 a few months ago. I got on at National CCT and so did a man with a bike. He struggled to get it on and the bus driver yelled instructions to him from the drivers cabin. Unfortunately, he was not successful in getting the bike on the rack and made the bus driver get out and help him. From what I could hear, she said to the passenger, "Do it everyday! You learn how to put the bike on the rack, also have to help passengers all the time with this!" The passenger was extremely apologetic about wasting time... Most times though, the bus driver just yells instructions though the windscreen and you just have to hope that the passenger can hear him/her.......
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 400 on July 27, 2015, 08:40:39 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on July 27, 2015, 08:40:39 PM
I would hope that everyone doesn't follow the whole video. As the first bike should be on the rack closest to the bus.
I had to help a passenger who couldn't work out what the sticker instructions meant. Only to go from Palmerstown to Gungahlin. It took them longer to get the bike on the rack, than the bike spent on the rack.
I had to help a passenger who couldn't work out what the sticker instructions meant. Only to go from Palmerstown to Gungahlin. It took them longer to get the bike on the rack, than the bike spent on the rack.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on August 01, 2015, 08:34:50 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on August 01, 2015, 08:34:50 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on July 27, 2015, 08:40:39 PM...stuff the other people, their bike isn't more important than mine.
I would hope that everyone doesn't follow the whole video. As the first bike should be on the rack closest to the bus....
Went past the stop at Northbourne ave opposite the Yowani gold club and noted that the stop bollard papers, stop sign had been removed. Behind the shelter, a piece of paper had been stuck, but I didn't get a chance to read it. Is this stop not in service anymore?
916? had some desto fail yesterday. Was operating SB 552 but the front desto read 552 on the left and right with the school bus sign scrolling also with x2. Very weird ::)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: The Love Guru on August 01, 2015, 10:47:18 PM
Post by: The Love Guru on August 01, 2015, 10:47:18 PM
Ya say what happened?
My Engrish isn't that good I'm afraid.
My Engrish isn't that good I'm afraid.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Barry Drive on August 02, 2015, 09:12:55 AM
Post by: Barry Drive on August 02, 2015, 09:12:55 AM
Stop #4603 Northbourne at Swinden St: the bollard and bus stop pole was (probably) run over rather than removed. The "piece of paper" stuck to the shelter was the timetable - placed there until a replacement bollard could be installed. Which occurred just this week.
A bus stop pole and blade have yet to be reinstalled though.
A bus stop pole and blade have yet to be reinstalled though.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on August 05, 2015, 06:57:54 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on August 05, 2015, 06:57:54 PM
A number of Scania Gassies are/have lost their back logo due to an extra grill on the back.
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs23.postimg.org%2Fygoppdanf%2Fimage.jpg&hash=51c8029cf77968fe59fd3e14c9745c8950ad52a9)
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs23.postimg.org%2Fygoppdanf%2Fimage.jpg&hash=51c8029cf77968fe59fd3e14c9745c8950ad52a9)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on August 07, 2015, 07:23:16 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on August 07, 2015, 07:23:16 PM
Is there any reason why I have not yet spotted a STAG in the city Bus layover? Many 4's and 5's layover there before/after the route and they are both STAG approved.
I didn't know that action had darts in green livery. And green bus stops...
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs28.postimg.org%2Fhxfgwticd%2Fimage.jpg&hash=bd949ae58af8845c290381e218044798cfa939cc)
128 features a faded logo...
Nice park mate....
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs15.postimg.org%2F5r5n843uz%2Fimage.jpg&hash=6b17011cba3b98360baa68e0cec6d0818749678d)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: The Love Guru on August 07, 2015, 09:04:37 PM
Post by: The Love Guru on August 07, 2015, 09:04:37 PM
Artic in pic is parked out of the way like that.
128 was fitted with a white logo a long time ago, pretty sure it didn't fade.
I can't really explain why you haven't seen a STAG at City West.
I did manage to find that alarm you spoke of though, here is a pic of the warning light.
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F08%2F07%2F0d0d18b75c5d497b565c6944669e2749.jpg&hash=4d0501a79d97781904240b2f2a946b32fe21c48e)
128 was fitted with a white logo a long time ago, pretty sure it didn't fade.
I can't really explain why you haven't seen a STAG at City West.
I did manage to find that alarm you spoke of though, here is a pic of the warning light.
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F08%2F07%2F0d0d18b75c5d497b565c6944669e2749.jpg&hash=4d0501a79d97781904240b2f2a946b32fe21c48e)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: King of Buses on August 07, 2015, 09:13:01 PM
Post by: King of Buses on August 07, 2015, 09:13:01 PM
There is only 3 or 4 STAG allocated shifts for routes 4 and 5 I think. Try early in the morning peak or mid PM peak. There is often a STAG laying over there for 4s, 5s or 40s for those runs in those times.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Barry Drive on August 09, 2015, 10:12:06 AM
Post by: Barry Drive on August 09, 2015, 10:12:06 AM
Quote from: Bus 503 on August 05, 2015, 06:57:54 PMNot necessarily. There are probably more that still have an ACTION logo (with the new grille) than don't. A few have even had the logo re-applied, along with the "Going your way" slogan.
A number of Scania Gassies are/have lost their back logo due to an extra grill on the back.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: King of Buses on August 09, 2015, 12:44:19 PM
Post by: King of Buses on August 09, 2015, 12:44:19 PM
Quote from: Barry Drive on August 09, 2015, 10:12:06 AM
Not necessarily. There are probably more that still have an ACTION logo (with the new grille) than don't. A few have even had the logo re-applied, along with the "Going your way" slogan.
(https://scontent-nrt1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11816993_1479081222406921_7667585264333177024_n.jpg?oh=4ab4eb9c4c8acd61c5b1f685f77cc212&oe=563BC2E5)
Like as seen on 362. I believe most of them have had them reapplied...
I wonder if 326 still has the 'Building our community' or whatever it was sticker on the back still...
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: ajw373 on August 09, 2015, 02:27:34 PM
Post by: ajw373 on August 09, 2015, 02:27:34 PM
Quote from: Barry Drive on August 09, 2015, 10:12:06 AM
Not necessarily. There are probably more that still have an ACTION logo (with the new grille) than don't. A few have even had the logo re-applied, along with the "Going your way" slogan.
So as he said, a number have lost it due to the new grille. Maybe they will get a log reapplied, maybe they won't, but as he said a number have lots it. End of story. But gee sometimes I don't understand the pedanticism that exists on the board from time to time.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on August 09, 2015, 02:55:31 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on August 09, 2015, 02:55:31 PM
Quote from: King of Buses on August 09, 2015, 12:44:19 PM
I wonder if 326 still has the 'Building our community' or whatever it was sticker on the back still...
Don't all the Scania Gassies still have these? Well, all up to the Hanover ones anyway...
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: King of Buses on August 09, 2015, 03:10:59 PM
Post by: King of Buses on August 09, 2015, 03:10:59 PM
Quote from: Bus 503 on August 09, 2015, 02:55:31 PM
Don't all the Scania Gassies still have these? Well, all up to the Hanover ones anyway...
When ACTION rebranded with Network '08, the rear logo was changed from above the rear window on the Gas Scanias to where it is now replacing the 'building our community' stickers which were originally there. These stickers are still on most (or some) of these buses on the sides near the rear axle. However 326 was the only one to retain the rear one and this, no rear ACTION logo. Not certain what it has now.
It may also be helpful pointing out that the loading limit figures have been moved down too (as can be seen on my 362 pic).
Quote from: ajw373 on August 09, 2015, 02:27:34 PM
But gee sometimes I don't understand the pedanticism that exists on the board from time to time.
Pedants will be pendants... (and that is coming from a pendant (at times))
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on August 09, 2015, 03:38:00 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on August 09, 2015, 03:38:00 PM
Quote from: King of Buses on August 09, 2015, 03:10:59 PM
When ACTION rebranded with Network '08, the rear logo was changed from above the rear window on the Gas Scanias to where it is now replacing the 'building our community' stickers which were originally there. These stickers are still on most (or some) of these buses on the sides near the rear axle. However 326 was the only one to retain the rear one and this, no rear ACTION logo. Not certain what it has now.
Yes, I remember seeing a Gassie with its logo on the back. Thought you meant the logo just behind the back tyre.
Quote from: Bus 503 on August 07, 2015, 07:23:16 PM
I didn't know that action had darts in green livery. And green bus stops...
Sorry, I meant Dennis Farts :P.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Barry Drive on August 09, 2015, 03:46:08 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on August 09, 2015, 03:46:08 PM
Quote from: ajw373 on August 09, 2015, 02:27:34 PMTo explain: the assertion was that the new grille was causing the logo to be removed. In order for this to be correct, there needs to be proof that the logo existed before the grille was installed.
So as he said, a number have lost it due to the new grille.
Since I was not satisfied that the assertion was proved, my response was "not necessarily" - meaning there isn't sufficient proof that one thing resulted in the other thing.
To put it another way: the bus(es) without the logo may not have had one before the grille was installed.
Is pointing out a flaw in logic pedantry? Pointing out spelling/typing errors definitely would be.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: The Love Guru on August 09, 2015, 04:08:32 PM
Post by: The Love Guru on August 09, 2015, 04:08:32 PM
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F08%2F07%2F0d0d18b75c5d497b565c6944669e2749.jpg&hash=4d0501a79d97781904240b2f2a946b32fe21c48e)
See image above Barry, I think I found an image that is suitable for those you are pedanting with.
See image above Barry, I think I found an image that is suitable for those you are pedanting with.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on August 09, 2015, 04:21:10 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on August 09, 2015, 04:21:10 PM
Quote from: The Love Guru on August 09, 2015, 04:08:32 PM
See image above Barry, I think I found an image that is suitable for those you are pedanting with.
Me thinks he shouldn't have thought that the picture was actually the detector. Woops.
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs11.postimg.org%2F80z6inz37%2Fimage.jpg&hash=c33b2adff3651f450ac81185545b08bb2dea017a)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Busfanatic101 on August 09, 2015, 07:03:43 PM
Post by: Busfanatic101 on August 09, 2015, 07:03:43 PM
Quote from: Barry Drive on August 09, 2015, 03:46:08 PM
To explain: the assertion was that the new grille was causing the logo to be removed. In order for this to be correct, there needs to be proof that the logo existed before the grille was installed.
From my not-so-focused-on-the-back-logo observations, I have seen many with the logo half covered by the grille, so I doubt they would be removed due to the grille. ie. they don't mind having a half logo there, so unless there was a purpose, like a new logo being applied, they won't bother removing it. From this logic,of the buses that had a rear logo in the first place, there won't be any that have lost its logo from the grille: there will just be some who have a new logo or have a half-covered logo
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: ajw373 on August 09, 2015, 07:09:28 PM
Post by: ajw373 on August 09, 2015, 07:09:28 PM
Quote from: Barry Drive on August 09, 2015, 03:46:08 PM
To explain: the assertion was that the new grille was causing the logo to be removed. In order for this to be correct, there needs to be proof that the logo existed before the grille was installed.
Since I was not satisfied that the assertion was proved, my response was "not necessarily" - meaning there isn't sufficient proof that one thing resulted in the other thing.
To put it another way: the bus(es) without the logo may not have had one before the grille was installed.
Is pointing out a flaw in logic pedantry? Pointing out spelling/typing errors definitely would be.
So typical action (in)consistency.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: King of Buses on August 09, 2015, 07:14:14 PM
Post by: King of Buses on August 09, 2015, 07:14:14 PM
Quote from: ajw373 on August 09, 2015, 07:09:28 PM
So typical action (in)consistency.
ACTION inconsistencies... ::)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Buzz Killington on August 09, 2015, 08:26:53 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on August 09, 2015, 08:26:53 PM
Quote from: Bus 503 on August 09, 2015, 03:38:00 PM
Sorry, I meant Dennis Farts :P.
Lol, good one.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on August 12, 2015, 05:49:03 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on August 12, 2015, 05:49:03 PM
A northbound heritage shelter on Stuart Street was fenced off today (wasnt the one that says Stretzeleki crescent)
On a quick look, the shelter had been vandalised with cracks to the chairs and much more..... Wonder if this shelter will go.
On a quick look, the shelter had been vandalised with cracks to the chairs and much more..... Wonder if this shelter will go.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: King of Buses on August 12, 2015, 07:13:44 PM
Post by: King of Buses on August 12, 2015, 07:13:44 PM
Quote from: Bus 503 on August 12, 2015, 05:49:03 PM
A northbound heritage shelter on Stuart Street was fenced off today (wasnt the one that says Stretzeleki crescent)
On a quick look, the shelter had been vandalised with cracks to the chairs and much more..... Wonder if this shelter will go.
I can't remember if I reported it or not, or if anyone else did for that matter, but the one of Macgregor Cres Deakin was the same and I believe it was removed...
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Barry Drive on August 29, 2015, 07:07:09 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on August 29, 2015, 07:07:09 PM
Quote from: King of Buses on August 12, 2015, 07:13:44 PMNot removed. Shelter has been repainted. (Green and cream, funnily enough.)
... the one of (sic) Macgregor Cres Deakin was the same and I believe it was removed...
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: King of Buses on August 29, 2015, 07:20:46 PM
Post by: King of Buses on August 29, 2015, 07:20:46 PM
Quote from: Barry Drive on August 29, 2015, 07:07:09 PM
Not removed. Shelter has been repainted. (Green and cream, funnily enough.)
1. Thanks for showing me which thread I originally mentioned it in..
2. I reported it in the 'Bus Stop modifications' thread a little while ago...
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Barry Drive on August 29, 2015, 07:39:47 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on August 29, 2015, 07:39:47 PM
2. No, you didn't.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on August 29, 2015, 07:50:08 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on August 29, 2015, 07:50:08 PM
Quote from: Barry Drive on August 29, 2015, 07:07:09 PM
Not removed. Shelter has been repainted. (Green and cream, funnily enough.)
Quote from: Bus 503 on August 12, 2015, 05:49:03 PM
A northbound heritage shelter on Stuart Street was fenced off today (wasnt the one that says Stretzeleki crescent)
On a quick look, the shelter had been vandalised with cracks to the chairs and much more..... Wonder if this shelter will go.
Stuart street shelter looks to be in the process of being re painted... And fixed!
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: King of Buses on August 29, 2015, 08:43:38 PM
Post by: King of Buses on August 29, 2015, 08:43:38 PM
Quote from: Barry Drive on August 29, 2015, 07:39:47 PM
2. No, you didn't.
Touche. I meant to have reported both of them given I saw both on the 934 today though...sorry, I thought I had.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: King of Buses on August 31, 2015, 05:27:11 PM
Post by: King of Buses on August 31, 2015, 05:27:11 PM
Am I going crazy or are the STAGs and artics missing most of the yellow strap things for standees that they used to have? The artics seem to only have 4 straps instead of like 8 or 10 of them (only over the first lot of sideways seats - none over luggage rack anymore for example). If so, why are they removing them?
(Love Guru don't answer the 'am I going crazy' bit please ;D)
(Love Guru don't answer the 'am I going crazy' bit please ;D)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Barry Drive on August 31, 2015, 05:58:33 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on August 31, 2015, 05:58:33 PM
Can't speak to artics or 14.5m Scanias, but certainly the B depot MAN A69s have had the straps removed from all but the wheelchair bay area. I think there are now only 3 straps on each side.
Why? Maybe you could ask ACTION on Facebook for an official answer.
They aren't really needed in areas where there are stanchions available, anyway.
Why? Maybe you could ask ACTION on Facebook for an official answer.
They aren't really needed in areas where there are stanchions available, anyway.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on September 02, 2015, 05:04:52 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on September 02, 2015, 05:04:52 PM
What??!?!?!?! I pretty sure this is an error!
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Barry Drive on September 02, 2015, 06:00:12 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on September 02, 2015, 06:00:12 PM
Quote from: Bus 503 on September 02, 2015, 05:04:52 PMUpdate: yes, it's an error. That stop number has been relocated to Southern Cross Dr. But obviously it's not been fully updated in the NXTBUS data base.
What??!?!?!?! I (sic) pretty sure this is an error!
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on September 11, 2015, 07:54:51 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on September 11, 2015, 07:54:51 PM
Quote from: Barry Drive on September 02, 2015, 06:00:12 PM
Update: yes, it's an error. That stop number has been relocated to Southern Cross Dr. But obviously it's not been fully updated in the NXTBUS data base.
Emailed TAMS (about a week ago,) see what they do...
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs22.postimg.org%2F4g6r0b8e9%2Fimage.jpg&hash=98e95f1f49fba29d7d6000772e21fa4b4d55ff0d)
In the picture above, you can see that 559 has a small puddle of liquid under it. What substance is this? Why is it there?
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimg.org%2F3r5oe6hil%2Fimage.jpg&hash=b6977a9b2c0cfaf72a45406ac6511ff1ebb481e4)
Does anyone happen to know what this bus stop right of City west near SOM used to have buses service? Many cars park there for their own exclusive use which seems a bit against the rules.
(Yes, I know that this post may not be completely all suited to this topic.)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: ajw373 on September 11, 2015, 08:12:13 PM
Post by: ajw373 on September 11, 2015, 08:12:13 PM
Looks like water, which comes from the a/c unit.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: King of Buses on September 11, 2015, 08:53:30 PM
Post by: King of Buses on September 11, 2015, 08:53:30 PM
Quote from: Bus 503 on September 11, 2015, 07:54:51 PM
Does anyone happen to know what this bus stop right of City west near SOM used to have buses service? Many cars park there for their own exclusive use which seems a bit against the rules.
QCity often use this as a layover stop instead of the main layover. Unsure of actual route buses ever going there though...
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 400 on September 11, 2015, 09:19:16 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on September 11, 2015, 09:19:16 PM
In previous networks, City West has been packed. So route buses have parked there & in the median strip.
Technically, only ACTION Buses are allowed in the layover. So Murray & QCity (&other non-ACTION buses) buses should use this on road layover.
But I'm not one for reading certain parking signs.
Technically, only ACTION Buses are allowed in the layover. So Murray & QCity (&other non-ACTION buses) buses should use this on road layover.
But I'm not one for reading certain parking signs.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: The Love Guru on September 11, 2015, 10:05:08 PM
Post by: The Love Guru on September 11, 2015, 10:05:08 PM
If I'm correct that stop outside City West was put there for route 301, the free city loop. It was also the driver change over location.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Barry Drive on October 18, 2015, 05:48:39 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on October 18, 2015, 05:48:39 PM
PM's XI is coming up this week. I wonder whether 986 be brought out to assist with the shuttles.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on November 09, 2015, 07:02:52 PM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on November 09, 2015, 07:02:52 PM
I was out around Mitchel/Gungahlin yesterday riding around to all the terminus's and stuff, when I rode past some sort of vehicle storage/parking facility with trucks, mini-buses etc. As I was going past I saw the back end of one of the old MAN ACTION buses, such a surprise, mostly as I've never seen one in person before, only pictures. I couldn't get a good look at it, but I'm very sure that's what it was. Just a quick question about it, is that bus by any chance the one RATEC are fixing up???
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 09, 2015, 07:07:26 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 09, 2015, 07:07:26 PM
Yes, that's ex ACTION Bus 494. It's an MAN SL200 owned by RATEC.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Barry Drive on November 12, 2015, 11:26:50 AM
Post by: Barry Drive on November 12, 2015, 11:26:50 AM
Prepare yourselves. Details of the 2016 bus fares will soon be released.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on November 13, 2015, 02:14:20 AM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on November 13, 2015, 02:14:20 AM
Quote from: Barry Drive on November 12, 2015, 11:26:50 AM
Prepare yourselves. Details of the 2016 bus fares will soon be released.
Oh boy, here we go again... more price changes for me to memorise ??? :-[ :-\ :popping:
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Busfanatic101 on November 13, 2015, 06:41:29 AM
Post by: Busfanatic101 on November 13, 2015, 06:41:29 AM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on November 13, 2015, 02:14:20 AM
Oh boy, here we go again... more price changes for me to memorise ??? :-[ :-\ :popping:
Do I dare guess that it will be another 5% increase!? If so, Sylvan, no more memorising! Just simply multiply the current fares by 1.05 :P
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on November 13, 2015, 10:12:21 PM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on November 13, 2015, 10:12:21 PM
Even 5c is still hard to remember
I'm still trying to remember all of them from the last change :popping:
I'm still trying to remember all of them from the last change :popping:
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on November 19, 2015, 02:50:06 PM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on November 19, 2015, 02:50:06 PM
Hi, if it's alright, could someone provide me with a list of all the buses in Woden Depot, not the mini (mitsubishi) buses, but the PR2s, PR3s, Darts, 300, and so on, cause I've been meaning to write them down in my log book, but there's so many in there now, I can't see all their numbers anymore :'(. I do know about the fleet list on the wiki, but it doesn't have exactly what I am after.
So basically, the numbers, whether they're stored/decommissioned, the date of the decommissioning/storing date, and any plans for the stored ones to be put back in service or not, (mainly the darts).
Also, is 986 still there (still hoping to buy it :P)? what happened to 127 and 128, and is the dart facing the wrong way like that out at the front supposed to be like that? :o
Also, why I'm on the topic of dates, does anyone know the date when the old Waferrer ticket machines/tickets started out? Just interetsed to know how old they were, (i miss them... :'()
So basically, the numbers, whether they're stored/decommissioned, the date of the decommissioning/storing date, and any plans for the stored ones to be put back in service or not, (mainly the darts).
Also, is 986 still there (still hoping to buy it :P)? what happened to 127 and 128, and is the dart facing the wrong way like that out at the front supposed to be like that? :o
Also, why I'm on the topic of dates, does anyone know the date when the old Waferrer ticket machines/tickets started out? Just interetsed to know how old they were, (i miss them... :'()
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: King of Buses on November 19, 2015, 04:35:25 PM
Post by: King of Buses on November 19, 2015, 04:35:25 PM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on November 19, 2015, 02:50:06 PM
Hi, if it's alright, could someone provide me with a list of all the buses in Woden Depot, not the mini (mitsubishi) buses, but the PR2s, PR3s, Darts, 300, and so on, cause I've been meaning to write them down in my log book, but there's so many in there now, I can't see all their numbers anymore :'(. I do know about the fleet list on the wiki, but it doesn't have exactly what I am after.
So basically, the numbers, whether they're stored/decommissioned, the date of the decommissioning/storing date, and any plans for the stored ones to be put back in service or not, (mainly the darts).
Also, is 986 still there (still hoping to buy it :P)? what happened to 127 and 128, and is the dart facing the wrong way like that out at the front supposed to be like that? :o
Also, why I'm on the topic of dates, does anyone know the date when the old Waferrer ticket machines/tickets started out? Just interetsed to know how old they were, (i miss them... :'()
986 is still there, yes. Don't get your hopes up about being able to buy it. Its future might already be planned...
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Barry Drive on November 19, 2015, 04:57:12 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on November 19, 2015, 04:57:12 PM
The answer to the Wayfarer question should be on the actbus.net website.
As for the other question, if the information provided on fleetwiki is not to your liking then too bad.
Suggest you contact ACTION directly.
As for the other question, if the information provided on fleetwiki is not to your liking then too bad.
Suggest you contact ACTION directly.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on November 19, 2015, 09:08:33 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on November 19, 2015, 09:08:33 PM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on November 19, 2015, 02:50:06 PM
Hi, if it's alright, could someone provide me with a list of all the buses in Woden Depot, not the mini (mitsubishi) buses, but the PR2s, PR3s, Darts, 300, and so on, cause I've been meaning to write them down in my log book, but there's so many in there now, I can't see all their numbers anymore :'(. I do know about the fleet list on the wiki, but it doesn't have exactly what I am after.
So basically, the numbers, whether they're stored/decommissioned, the date of the decommissioning/storing date, and any plans for the stored ones to be put back in service or not, (mainly the darts).
Also, is 986 still there (still hoping to buy it :P)? what happened to 127 and 128, and is the dart facing the wrong way like that out at the front supposed to be like that? :o
Also, why I'm on the topic of dates, does anyone know the date when the old Waferrer ticket machines/tickets started out? Just interetsed to know how old they were, (i miss them... :'()
This topic should be able to help you out and is updated regularly:
http://www.actbus.net/forum/index.php?topic=3265.new#new
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on November 20, 2015, 03:44:10 AM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on November 20, 2015, 03:44:10 AM
Quote from: Barry Drive on November 19, 2015, 04:57:12 PM
Suggest you contact ACTION directly.
I've tried that, but typically of ACTION, they never get back to you. I've even asked through my contact within MyWay admin, but he can't get an answer either.
Also, I meant to say an approximate date for those buses, like month if day is not possible.
And also, what happened to bus 311? I noticed today its route display has changed to a flipboard display, what happened? :'(
Quote from: Bus 503 on November 19, 2015, 09:08:33 PM
This topic should be able to help you out and is updated regularly:
http://www.actbus.net/forum/index.php?topic=3265.new#new
cool, thanks :D
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on November 20, 2015, 06:10:21 AM
Post by: Bus 503 on November 20, 2015, 06:10:21 AM
Do you email ACTION directly, or through Canberra Connect?
Your question to 311 - here is the answer:
- And that spare came from 300.
I'm not sure if ACTION would answer your questions on: Where did Bus 700 go? What is Bus 853 doing at Woden depot? Who bought Ex-Bus 712? How long has Bus 857 been at Woden for? I wouldn't think ACTION would release buying information, where a certain bus is and what it is doing at a certain place, or where a bus went, as for the reason stated above, and for this reason: That information is
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs29.postimg.org%2Fa29j1tzwn%2Fimage.jpg&hash=4298dbfb039e83d626c3606c8258e544da90ba25).
Your question to 311 - here is the answer:
Quote from: Barry Drive on October 24, 2015, 05:30:19 PM
Since there was a spare one available, 311 has had a flip-dot fitted to replace the troublesome LED Mobitec.
- And that spare came from 300.
I'm not sure if ACTION would answer your questions on: Where did Bus 700 go? What is Bus 853 doing at Woden depot? Who bought Ex-Bus 712? How long has Bus 857 been at Woden for? I wouldn't think ACTION would release buying information, where a certain bus is and what it is doing at a certain place, or where a bus went, as for the reason stated above, and for this reason: That information is
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs29.postimg.org%2Fa29j1tzwn%2Fimage.jpg&hash=4298dbfb039e83d626c3606c8258e544da90ba25).
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on November 20, 2015, 01:29:34 PM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on November 20, 2015, 01:29:34 PM
I was just after a basic list of the current buses in Woden, that's all, I already know what happened to all the others. I'm not interested where they go after they leave Woden. If they get sold, scrapped, etc, then I only need to see that word next to the number, any other details, I'm not interested. (well, except for the pink bus, I know where that went ;))
I have a direct phone number and email to ACTION and MyWay admin. They use to be my main resource for inquiries and 'bus knowledge'. I still use the contacts, but not as often anymore, cause I now have this forum, but I'm not exactly liking the way I've been treated here, so I may lower my usage of asking here, and go back to the phone.
I have a direct phone number and email to ACTION and MyWay admin. They use to be my main resource for inquiries and 'bus knowledge'. I still use the contacts, but not as often anymore, cause I now have this forum, but I'm not exactly liking the way I've been treated here, so I may lower my usage of asking here, and go back to the phone.
Quote from: Bus 503 on November 20, 2015, 06:10:21 AM:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Your question to 311 - here is the answer:
that spare came from 300.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Barry Drive on November 20, 2015, 01:41:18 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on November 20, 2015, 01:41:18 PM
Quote from: Bus 503 on November 19, 2015, 09:08:33 PMThat reminds me, I need to update that information.
This topic should be able to help you out and is updated regularly:
http://www.actbus.net/forum/index.php?topic=3265
EDIT: now updated.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Barry Drive on November 22, 2015, 12:04:40 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on November 22, 2015, 12:04:40 PM
Quote from: Barry Drive on November 19, 2015, 04:57:12 PM
The answer to the Wayfarer question should be on the actbus.net website.
Like I said, it should be. But it wasn't - so it is now. Take a look at the Timeline (http://actbus.net/timeline/) article.
(And as has been stated on the article, if there are MAJOR events missing from the timeline, please report it. I'm aware that NXTBUS hasn't been included, yet. That will be the next update.)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on November 29, 2015, 04:17:34 PM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on November 29, 2015, 04:17:34 PM
Well, that other discussion died off quickly >.>
Now, onto a different matter, I am now constructing another drawing, and KoB requested bus 565, I had actually noticed this before, but thought I was hallucinating, but I now know 656 is actually different to the others, from what I've noticed just with the air conditioning unit.
So is there a particular reason for this? is that bus trialing something? Will any of the future others be like that? And also, is it in any way visually different anywhere else, or just the aircon?
Now, onto a different matter, I am now constructing another drawing, and KoB requested bus 565, I had actually noticed this before, but thought I was hallucinating, but I now know 656 is actually different to the others, from what I've noticed just with the air conditioning unit.
So is there a particular reason for this? is that bus trialing something? Will any of the future others be like that? And also, is it in any way visually different anywhere else, or just the aircon?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: King of Buses on November 29, 2015, 04:42:32 PM
Post by: King of Buses on November 29, 2015, 04:42:32 PM
Just different with the climate control unit. It is a trial unit - naturally, it spends a lot of time on the Bricks.
(https://www.actbus.net/gallery/var/resizes/ACTION-Buses-Current/Scania-K320UB-CB80/Bus-565/565Woden1.jpg?m=1430036024)
This is probably the best/only comparison I have seen (in photo form).
(https://www.actbus.net/gallery/var/resizes/ACTION-Buses-Current/Scania-K320UB-CB80/Bus-565/565Woden1.jpg?m=1430036024)
This is probably the best/only comparison I have seen (in photo form).
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on November 29, 2015, 06:30:36 PM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on November 29, 2015, 06:30:36 PM
Quote from: King of Buses on November 29, 2015, 04:42:32 PM
naturally, it spends a lot of time on the Bricks.
That must suck, no wonder I never see it then...
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Busnerd on November 30, 2015, 01:38:43 PM
Post by: Busnerd on November 30, 2015, 01:38:43 PM
Oh great, they're using Cooltek/Hispa(g)cold units now? These are the same ones Sydney Buses has on their CB80's. Not a fan, the plastic turns yellow after about twelve months
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Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: King of Buses on November 30, 2015, 04:54:11 PM
Post by: King of Buses on November 30, 2015, 04:54:11 PM
Quote from: Busnerd on November 30, 2015, 01:38:43 PM
Oh great, they're using Cooltek/Hispa(g)cold units now? These are the same ones Sydney Buses has on their CB80's. Not a fan, the plastic turns yellow after about twelve months
Sent from my SM-T815Y using Tapatalk
Only 565 has a Hispacold Climate Control unit. The other CB80s have Thermoking units. I'd say evaluation of 565s performance compared to the others will determine future systems on the next bunch of buses.
And yes, the same as STA.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on November 30, 2015, 07:00:00 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on November 30, 2015, 07:00:00 PM
Quote from: King of Buses on November 30, 2015, 04:54:11 PM
Only 565 has a Hispacold Climate Control unit. The other CB80s have Thermoking units. I'd say evaluation of 565s performance compared to the others will determine future systems on the next bunch of buses.
And yes, the same as STA.
A few GREYHOUND coaches have HISPACOLD air-conditioning equipment.
I can't comment on Bus 565's air-conditioning equipment as I have never been on it.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: King of Buses on November 30, 2015, 07:12:11 PM
Post by: King of Buses on November 30, 2015, 07:12:11 PM
Quote from: Bus 503 on November 30, 2015, 07:00:00 PM
A few GREYHOUND coaches have HISPACOLD air-conditioning equipment.
We are talking about ACTION - namely the Scania CB80's only too.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 01, 2015, 10:45:12 PM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 01, 2015, 10:45:12 PM
So what's with the Sydney bus roaming around Canberra? That's now 2 photos that I've seen of it, yet I still haven't seen it in person.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on December 02, 2015, 09:12:23 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on December 02, 2015, 09:12:23 PM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 01, 2015, 10:45:12 PM
So what's with the Sydney bus roaming around Canberra? That's now 2 photos that I've seen of it, yet I still haven't seen it in person.
Could you please post a photo/link?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: The Love Guru on December 02, 2015, 10:10:56 PM
Post by: The Love Guru on December 02, 2015, 10:10:56 PM
I'm keen to find out more about this bus.
I wonder if it is on trial to check that it can operate ACTION services so that a number of them can be purchased and the new network can be introduced?
I wonder if it is on trial to check that it can operate ACTION services so that a number of them can be purchased and the new network can be introduced?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: ajw373 on December 03, 2015, 12:06:50 AM
Post by: ajw373 on December 03, 2015, 12:06:50 AM
So what is the mystery Sydney bus?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 03, 2015, 01:03:00 AM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 03, 2015, 01:03:00 AM
Idk, but I've seen 2 photos, this being one of them, and the other has been deleted for some reason, but they looked pretty recent
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: ajw373 on December 03, 2015, 01:07:33 AM
Post by: ajw373 on December 03, 2015, 01:07:33 AM
An old 0305. Going by what the Love Guru was saying was expecting something a bit newer.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on December 03, 2015, 06:05:52 AM
Post by: Bus 503 on December 03, 2015, 06:05:52 AM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 01, 2015, 10:45:12 PM
So what's with the Sydney bus roaming around Canberra? That's now 2 photos that I've seen of it, yet I still haven't seen it in person.
Going by your last post, I'm guessing that you're talking about Newcastle Bus which is being restored in Canberra by a forum member.
There is another Sydney Bus (a Daewood) which has been a topic on Facebook. That is the one The Love Guru is talking about.
Quote from: The Love Guru on December 02, 2015, 10:10:56 PM
I'm keen to find out more about this bus.
I wonder if it is on trial to check that it can operate ACTION services so that a number of them can be purchased and the new network can be introduced?
Apparently the bus is based at Tuggeranong, so could that mean it runs on CNG?
I haven't seen it yet, but when it's out next time, photos might be circulating.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 04, 2015, 01:55:30 AM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 04, 2015, 01:55:30 AM
Quote from: Bus 503 on December 03, 2015, 06:05:52 AM
Going by your last post, I'm guessing that you're talking about Newcastle Bus which is being restored in Canberra by a forum member.
There is another Sydney Bus (a Daewood) which has been a topic on Facebook. That is the one The Love Guru is talking about.
Apparently the bus is based at Tuggeranong, so could that mean it runs on CNG?
Oh, ok. Well I might have a little squizzy my self some time I'm next in the area. So It's not a Sydney one, but a Newcastle one, hmm, interesting...
______________________________________________________________________________
Another few questions. I know I could probably find all my answers somewhere on the wiki and here on the forum, but it's so elaborate, I'd probably get lost, and spend years finding things... maybe. but anyway, I feel it's easier just to ask, and you guys know what you're talking about. So...
Why has there never been a Plt. 13 at Woden Bus Inter?
Has Plt. 6 at Tuggeranong ever been used for anything except for a nuisance for Artics who want to park when there's no spaces left?
and, Why is there a Bus Station outside the Belconnen Bus Depot? I mean it's useful and all, esp. for us bus enthusiasts, but why there, was there any particular reason for it? (I'm asking, cause there's been many issues that have arisen from this Station that lead me to wonder what's the point?)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 04, 2015, 07:30:54 AM
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 04, 2015, 07:30:54 AM
- Considered an unlucky number
- Yes
- Services the Belconnen trades area
- Yes
- Services the Belconnen trades area
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: King of Buses on December 04, 2015, 09:32:55 AM
Post by: King of Buses on December 04, 2015, 09:32:55 AM
School Bus 690 uses Tuggeranong Platform 6
https://www.action.act.gov.au/school_services/school_services_by_route_number?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRnNjaG9vbHNfbjE0JTJGc2Nob29sX2FsbF9yb3V0ZXNfZGV0YWlsLmFzcCUzRlNlcnZpY2VJRCUzRDY5MCZhbGw9MQ%3D%3D (https://www.action.act.gov.au/school_services/school_services_by_route_number?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRnNjaG9vbHNfbjE0JTJGc2Nob29sX2FsbF9yb3V0ZXNfZGV0YWlsLmFzcCUzRlNlcnZpY2VJRCUzRDY5MCZhbGw9MQ%3D%3D)
https://www.action.act.gov.au/school_services/school_services_by_route_number?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRnNjaG9vbHNfbjE0JTJGc2Nob29sX2FsbF9yb3V0ZXNfZGV0YWlsLmFzcCUzRlNlcnZpY2VJRCUzRDY5MCZhbGw9MQ%3D%3D (https://www.action.act.gov.au/school_services/school_services_by_route_number?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRnNjaG9vbHNfbjE0JTJGc2Nob29sX2FsbF9yb3V0ZXNfZGV0YWlsLmFzcCUzRlNlcnZpY2VJRCUzRDY5MCZhbGw9MQ%3D%3D)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: ajw373 on December 04, 2015, 10:34:55 AM
Post by: ajw373 on December 04, 2015, 10:34:55 AM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 04, 2015, 01:55:30 AM
Oh, ok. Well I might have a little squizzy my self some time I'm next in the area. So It's not a Sydney one, but a Newcastle one, hmm, interesting...
The bus in the picture you posted is a Newcastle bus, or maybe more correct was serving Newcastle when withdrawn by STA, it is being restored.
Others are saying there is another bus, presumably quite new being trailed.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 04, 2015, 02:16:00 PM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 04, 2015, 02:16:00 PM
- Considered an unlucky number - That's it, no other reason?
- Yes - like??
- Services the Belconnen trades area - I know about that bit, but there wasn't any other reason for it, or plans for other positions due to Plt. 1 being such pain in the @ss for some buses?
New cardboard-cut-outs of the Euro 6's have been made Whoo-hoo!!! Got some in the mail from ACTION today, with a few Christmas books that I already collected the day before xD
https://youtu.be/yeh0M5Th34Q
- Yes - like??
- Services the Belconnen trades area - I know about that bit, but there wasn't any other reason for it, or plans for other positions due to Plt. 1 being such pain in the @ss for some buses?
New cardboard-cut-outs of the Euro 6's have been made Whoo-hoo!!! Got some in the mail from ACTION today, with a few Christmas books that I already collected the day before xD
https://youtu.be/yeh0M5Th34Q
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 04, 2015, 03:45:09 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 04, 2015, 03:45:09 PM
- yes
- see reply 379
- no
- see reply 379
- no
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Barry Drive on December 04, 2015, 05:54:40 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on December 04, 2015, 05:54:40 PM
1. Why is that so hard to believe*? What other reason could there possibly be*?
2. Yes. But why does it matter what routes*? They don't exist now anyway.
3. Not sure where else it could have gone.
* Rhetorical questions
2. Yes. But why does it matter what routes*? They don't exist now anyway.
3. Not sure where else it could have gone.
* Rhetorical questions
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Busnerd on December 07, 2015, 10:16:33 PM
Post by: Busnerd on December 07, 2015, 10:16:33 PM
To summarise
The old bus seen around as pictured above is owned by a board member (whose identity has been suppressed) - it is an ex State Transit Newcastle O305.
As for the Daewoo demonstrator it is definitely not gas.
The old bus seen around as pictured above is owned by a board member (whose identity has been suppressed) - it is an ex State Transit Newcastle O305.
As for the Daewoo demonstrator it is definitely not gas.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 10, 2015, 10:09:05 AM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 10, 2015, 10:09:05 AM
More questions, and inquiries.
-I was on my way home the other night, passing behind Belconnen Depot, was it me seeing things, or is there really a naked dart floating around?
-I saw the posters for the RATEC open day, I want to go, just don't presently know of the times, does anyone know the opening times?
-I have noticed some posts a while ago about wifi on the buses, is this true? Is it on all the buses? Is it free? - if so, how much and how long or/and what restrictions??
-Also, does anyone by chance have a photo of how the Erindale bus stop use to look like? I was down there a few weeks ago (finally) drawing it for one of my birds-eye drawings, but unfortunately, my memory of it isn't as good for the side that I'm after, and I can't find any photos of it on the Gallery. I'm currently after the shopping center side (mostly just the road layout).
-Lastly, does anyone know if the Community and Cohen Street Bus Stations (Belconnen) are ever going to get one of those touch-screen kiosks? They are very handy for predicting travel and knowing when buses are coming. (even though NXTBUS is often inaccurate)
-I was on my way home the other night, passing behind Belconnen Depot, was it me seeing things, or is there really a naked dart floating around?
-I saw the posters for the RATEC open day, I want to go, just don't presently know of the times, does anyone know the opening times?
-I have noticed some posts a while ago about wifi on the buses, is this true? Is it on all the buses? Is it free? - if so, how much and how long or/and what restrictions??
-Also, does anyone by chance have a photo of how the Erindale bus stop use to look like? I was down there a few weeks ago (finally) drawing it for one of my birds-eye drawings, but unfortunately, my memory of it isn't as good for the side that I'm after, and I can't find any photos of it on the Gallery. I'm currently after the shopping center side (mostly just the road layout).
-Lastly, does anyone know if the Community and Cohen Street Bus Stations (Belconnen) are ever going to get one of those touch-screen kiosks? They are very handy for predicting travel and knowing when buses are coming. (even though NXTBUS is often inaccurate)
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on December 10, 2015, 10:54:17 AM
Post by: Bus 503 on December 10, 2015, 10:54:17 AM
Posts on wifi - Bus 579 and Bus 581 had FREEwifi for a while, but they were both turned off a few weeks ago. On the Digital Canberra website, it states that five buses have received wifi as a trial, but all of which are most likely inactive. I would think the rules of free wifi and session time on a bus would be the same as CBR Free Wifi which is all around Canberra.
It is very likely that as the Transport Canberra plan comes into place next year, (2016) an official announcement will be made regarding the trial of wifi.
If the trial is successful, all buses will be fitted with FREE wifi.
For wifi updates, it probably best to follow Barry Drive on Twitter.
As for Erindale, a link to it is here: https://www.facebook.com/MickGentleman/photos/a.290883554349418.57928.288309204606853/755389664565469/?type=3&theater
Or:
https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Comrie+St+opp+Erindale+Centre+Plt+2,+Wanniassa+ACT+2903/@-35.4037395,149.099265,3a,66.8y,297.58h,83.23t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1slQRZzXohnsa1VysfnRNZpQ!2e0!4m6!1m3!3m2!1s0x6b17b54befe72691:0x89add666906358fe!2sComrie+St,+Wanniassa+ACT+2903!3m1!1s0x6b17b54bf64cd7a1:0xcac9cbbf00ed4f75?hl=en
It is very likely that as the Transport Canberra plan comes into place next year, (2016) an official announcement will be made regarding the trial of wifi.
If the trial is successful, all buses will be fitted with FREE wifi.
For wifi updates, it probably best to follow Barry Drive on Twitter.
As for Erindale, a link to it is here: https://www.facebook.com/MickGentleman/photos/a.290883554349418.57928.288309204606853/755389664565469/?type=3&theater
Or:
https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Comrie+St+opp+Erindale+Centre+Plt+2,+Wanniassa+ACT+2903/@-35.4037395,149.099265,3a,66.8y,297.58h,83.23t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1slQRZzXohnsa1VysfnRNZpQ!2e0!4m6!1m3!3m2!1s0x6b17b54befe72691:0x89add666906358fe!2sComrie+St,+Wanniassa+ACT+2903!3m1!1s0x6b17b54bf64cd7a1:0xcac9cbbf00ed4f75?hl=en
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 10, 2015, 11:29:28 AM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 10, 2015, 11:29:28 AM
cool, thanks :D
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 10, 2015, 01:50:00 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 10, 2015, 01:50:00 PM
Presume you're talking about ex-132, which is painted in arctic green (off white)
RATEC is open 10-4 on Saturday, followed by the Christmas lights tour from 7.30
No idea on the kiosks - that's a question for ACTION
RATEC is open 10-4 on Saturday, followed by the Christmas lights tour from 7.30
No idea on the kiosks - that's a question for ACTION
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 10, 2015, 02:08:36 PM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 10, 2015, 02:08:36 PM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on December 10, 2015, 01:50:00 PMThank you. That'll make my Saturday very busy then :o
RATEC is open 10-4 on Saturday, followed by the Christmas lights tour from 7.30
Quote from: Buzz Killington on December 10, 2015, 01:50:00 PMNo idea on the kiosks - that's a question for ACTIONI'll ask my contact then :)
132 is an Ex now? :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 10, 2015, 03:45:41 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 10, 2015, 03:45:41 PM
Check the wiki, it left the fleet a few months ago.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 10, 2015, 04:45:11 PM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 10, 2015, 04:45:11 PM
will do, among the other things I have to check there (if I can persuade my forgetful mind to go there sometime in the next week :-\ )
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Barry Drive on December 11, 2015, 11:05:51 AM
Post by: Barry Drive on December 11, 2015, 11:05:51 AM
Quote from: Bus 503 on December 10, 2015, 10:54:17 AMCorrect. Mostly.
Posts on wifi - Bus 579 and Bus 581 had FREEwifi for a while, but they were both turned off a few weeks ago. On the Digital Canberra website, it states that five buses have received wifi as a trial, but all of which are most likely inactive. I would think the rules of free wifi and session time on a bus would be the same as CBR Free Wifi which is all around Canberra.
It is very likely that as the Transport Canberra plan comes into place next year, (2016) an official announcement will be made regarding the trial of wifi.
If the trial is successful, all buses will be fitted with FREE wifi.
For wifi updates, it probably best to follow Barry Drive on Twitter.
The plan (as mentioned elsewhere) is for the Wifi trial to last 12 months. It has already been mentioned that the trial will start "late this year" (2015) - they wouldn't have fitted out the buses if it wasn't going to start soon.
Also, I'm not sure it's a question of success/failure, but more of determining usage patterns and identifying black spots. Anyway, don't expect to see a full roll out before 2017.
And yes, I will post updates to twitter (and here), but I expect that when the trial commences there will be a media announcement.
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 10, 2015, 10:09:05 AMEver? That can't be answered. In the near future: no.
-Lastly, does anyone know if the Community and Cohen Street Bus Stations (Belconnen) are ever going to get one of those touch-screen kiosks?
Both locations have PIDs and free wifi. IMO they're more useful than the NXTBUS touch screens anyway.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 16, 2015, 07:53:23 PM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 16, 2015, 07:53:23 PM
I just read a post that reminded me about something that I've wondered for many years now.
When the Iris buses were first introduced, it was also close to the time that I started recognising the numbering system that the buses used, which is mostly one reason I had lived with some of the 600 PR2s, but never knew about them. So at that time, I was developing my bus books, and everything, with the 100s, 7's, 8's and 900's. But what was strange to me was the new numbers that the Iris buses were taking.
So, was there any particular reason why the 'new fleet' had its numbers start at 300 and not at 200, or 257???
Also, another question, what ever happened to the other buttons that were used in 491-505 Euros? I don't know what they were really called, but I called them "Big Baby Button Buttons", I was told by a driver that they were faulty pieces of garbage, were there any other reasons? Cause I really liked them, and they were much easier to use, and way more reliable than the ones that are now being put into the E6s.
When the Iris buses were first introduced, it was also close to the time that I started recognising the numbering system that the buses used, which is mostly one reason I had lived with some of the 600 PR2s, but never knew about them. So at that time, I was developing my bus books, and everything, with the 100s, 7's, 8's and 900's. But what was strange to me was the new numbers that the Iris buses were taking.
So, was there any particular reason why the 'new fleet' had its numbers start at 300 and not at 200, or 257???
Also, another question, what ever happened to the other buttons that were used in 491-505 Euros? I don't know what they were really called, but I called them "Big Baby Button Buttons", I was told by a driver that they were faulty pieces of garbage, were there any other reasons? Cause I really liked them, and they were much easier to use, and way more reliable than the ones that are now being put into the E6s.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 16, 2015, 08:23:51 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 16, 2015, 08:23:51 PM
I believe they started at 300 to avoid confusion with some aspect of the radio system that used numbers in the 200 range. As for 257, I assume you mean 157, to follow the Darts? Not sure on that one.
The stop buttons in 491-505 (and some artics from memory) were wireless - when pushed, I believe it was a sound based technology that alerted the receiver that a button had been pushed, which then activated the next stop lights in the cabin and saloon. Problem was that other sounds would often trigger the receiver, or the receiver wouldn't be triggered when a button was pushed. They were therefore replaced with the wired version.
The stop buttons in 491-505 (and some artics from memory) were wireless - when pushed, I believe it was a sound based technology that alerted the receiver that a button had been pushed, which then activated the next stop lights in the cabin and saloon. Problem was that other sounds would often trigger the receiver, or the receiver wouldn't be triggered when a button was pushed. They were therefore replaced with the wired version.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 16, 2015, 08:40:49 PM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 16, 2015, 08:40:49 PM
Hmm, that's very interesting, and very clever I might add, too bad they had their problems. What's strange though, is the current ones also have that issue where pressing them doesn't always work, doesn't happen too often thankfully, but there have been times where I've tried pressing and nearly missed my stop because of it :-\. The others sounded like they were air-pressured, where the ones now go 'click'.
And yes, I did mean 157 sorry.
And yes, I did mean 157 sorry.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 400 on December 16, 2015, 10:37:08 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on December 16, 2015, 10:37:08 PM
Some people (not mentioning any names) recorded the sound the bus stop buttons made & when replayed from their phone to the receiver, would set the bus stop lights off.
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Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 17, 2015, 12:25:53 AM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 17, 2015, 12:25:53 AM
Wow, some people....
I understand why now.
Still miss them though. :-[
Well, I don't know, I would have imagined there would be a reason other than that. Seems silly to think that the number 13 for a platform on a bus interchange would be considered unlucky? I was sure the old Belconnen Interchange had the same thing, but I just looked at one of my Network '98 timetables to notice I was wrong, but I'm sure that the 300's use to use Plt. 13 at Belconnen until it was demolished. I'm sorry, I just can't understand it, all seems really strange to me.
I understand why now.
Still miss them though. :-[
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 04, 2015, 01:55:30 AMWhy has there never been a Plt. 13 at Woden Bus Inter?
Quote from: Barry Drive on December 04, 2015, 05:54:40 PM
Why is that so hard to believe*? What other reason could there possibly be*?
Well, I don't know, I would have imagined there would be a reason other than that. Seems silly to think that the number 13 for a platform on a bus interchange would be considered unlucky? I was sure the old Belconnen Interchange had the same thing, but I just looked at one of my Network '98 timetables to notice I was wrong, but I'm sure that the 300's use to use Plt. 13 at Belconnen until it was demolished. I'm sorry, I just can't understand it, all seems really strange to me.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: 743 on December 17, 2015, 07:33:57 AM
Post by: 743 on December 17, 2015, 07:33:57 AM
While it may seem illogical, it's somewhat of a common practice - for instance, in hotels (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirteenth_floor).
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Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sir Pompously on December 17, 2015, 10:26:00 AM
Post by: Sir Pompously on December 17, 2015, 10:26:00 AM
Also used to be the case at Canberra Airport, there was a gate 11, 12 and 14. Originally there was no 13 due to superstition however when a new gate was built next to gate 11 it was numbered 13; the new terminal building also features a 13. The number 13 being unlucky is a very common superstition, check out this article on History regarding the number 13 http://www.history.com/news/ask-history/whats-so-unlucky-about-the-number-13
On the subject of wireless buttons they were horrible. I could sneeze and if it was at the right pitch it would set off the bell! In other cities the buttons often get knocked off. The current set of buttons it is very difficult to pull them off the pole but the large round ones are easy to remove as there is a lot of room to grab onto them. Not sure how often that happened in Canberra but has certainly happened a bit in other capital cities.
On the subject of wireless buttons they were horrible. I could sneeze and if it was at the right pitch it would set off the bell! In other cities the buttons often get knocked off. The current set of buttons it is very difficult to pull them off the pole but the large round ones are easy to remove as there is a lot of room to grab onto them. Not sure how often that happened in Canberra but has certainly happened a bit in other capital cities.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 17, 2015, 10:58:30 AM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 17, 2015, 10:58:30 AM
You learn something new everyday :popping: :popping: :popping:
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 17, 2015, 11:14:10 AM
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 17, 2015, 11:14:10 AM
Quote from: 743 on December 17, 2015, 07:33:57 AM
While it may seem illogical, it's somewhat of a common practice - for instance, in hotels (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirteenth_floor).
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Lovett Tower in Woden has all the mechanical plant equipment on the 13th floor. If you look at the building, you'll see it about halfway up.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Barry Drive on December 17, 2015, 04:41:57 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on December 17, 2015, 04:41:57 PM
Quote from: Barry Drive on November 12, 2015, 11:26:50 AMSoon-ish. New fares now on ACTION website.
Prepare yourselves. Details of the 2016 bus fares will soon be released.
Cash fares will be $4.70 / $9.00 Adult & $2.30 / $4.50 concession
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on December 18, 2015, 01:25:34 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on December 18, 2015, 01:25:34 PM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 16, 2015, 08:40:49 PM
Hmm, that's very interesting, and very clever I might add, too bad they had their problems. What's strange though, is the current ones also have that issue where pressing them doesn't always work, doesn't happen too often thankfully, but there have been times where I've tried pressing and nearly missed my stop because of it :-\. The others sounded like they were air-pressured, where the ones now go 'click'.
And yes, I did mean 157 sorry.
That reminds me - what happened to the advertising screens which used to be fitted to all the diesel MAN's up to around 440 in the place of where the NXTBUS screen currently lies. When NXTBUS was introduced, the screens were removed but I never found out anything after that about them.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: The Love Guru on December 18, 2015, 03:19:52 PM
Post by: The Love Guru on December 18, 2015, 03:19:52 PM
Quote from: Bus 503 on December 18, 2015, 01:25:34 PMThey were rendered surplus to requirements.
That reminds me - what happened to the advertising screens which used to be fitted to all the diesel MAN's up to around 440 in the place of where the NXTBUS screen currently lies. When NXTBUS was introduced, the screens were removed but I never found out anything after that about them.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 19, 2015, 03:35:12 PM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 19, 2015, 03:35:12 PM
Oh, that reminds me, the memory is slipping away, but on Saturday last week on my way to RATEC, I saw the bus that was changing to the 910, before he put it up, the screen said "revised" and a date (something like that). Is that supposed to happen? Cause I know that the screens will say the L-plate indicators, and lots of other things, but that was something I hadn't seen before. (It was a E6 btw).
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: King of Buses on December 19, 2015, 04:36:04 PM
Post by: King of Buses on December 19, 2015, 04:36:04 PM
Probably just restarted the system and it displayed the version date etc.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 19, 2015, 07:24:41 PM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 19, 2015, 07:24:41 PM
Quote from: King of Buses on December 19, 2015, 04:36:04 PM
Probably just restarted the system and it displayed the version date etc.
Weird.
Also, I was thinking of asking this in the E6 deliveries topic, but it may lead toan off-topic discussion, so here is better. How are you guys noticing all these new E6's arrive? Because, I use to see them each week at the Woden Depot, but not anymore since the start of the year. Do you just see them sitting in the depots or something? Also, is Woden still ging to be used for the E6 deliveries, or just for storage, and (this may sound odd) when are the buses delivered? cause I've always wanted to see one. Is it at night or something, or are they teleported to just appear out of nowhere like a Tardis?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 19, 2015, 08:02:12 PM
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 19, 2015, 08:02:12 PM
New deliveries are now driven directly to Belconnen or Tuggeranong Depot.
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 19, 2015, 07:24:41 PMNot really. The date is in there so that when the desto files need updating, whoever is doing it can easily see which version of the desto file is loaded onto a bus.
Weird.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 19, 2015, 08:33:33 PM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 19, 2015, 08:33:33 PM
ok, but why would it appear on the outside of the bus and not just on the screen on the control panel?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on December 19, 2015, 08:44:51 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on December 19, 2015, 08:44:51 PM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 19, 2015, 07:24:41 PM
Weird.
Also, I was thinking of asking this in the E6 deliveries topic, but it may lead toan off-topic discussion, so here is better. How are you guys noticing all these new E6's arrive? Because, I use to see them each week at the Woden Depot, but not anymore since the start of the year. Do you just see them sitting in the depots or something? Also, is Woden still ging to be used for the E6 deliveries, or just for storage, and (this may sound odd) when are the buses delivered? cause I've always wanted to see one. Is it at night or something, or are they teleported to just appear out of nowhere like a Tardis?
Yeah, SCANIA Global teleport newly made buses from the moon. :)
I also have a question: (Whenever Sylvan posts it seems to remind me of a question which hasn't been answered yet.)
Why has the position of fleet numbers changed on the outside of the driver's cabin?
They used to be next to the camera, but changed to under the camera and I found that a bit strange.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/651/23759719971_4ce701df5c.jpg)
Before (on Bus 573, 572, 571 and anything from 569 down.)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/700/23546471460_235f83f7ae_b.jpg)
First on Bus 570, and then from all the other new buses delivered from 574.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 19, 2015, 10:43:42 PM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 19, 2015, 10:43:42 PM
Quote from: Bus 503 on December 19, 2015, 08:44:51 PM
Whenever Sylvan posts it seems to remind me of a question which hasn't been answered yet.
Well, I've been wanting to learn as much as I can, it's hard to be the great buses expert (which is my email >:D) when I'm not really compared to all the other bus enthusiasts here, due to the fact that I've been loving, collecting, and studying buses (mainly ACTION) for the past 17 years, but had only my brain, my eyes, other drivers as my resources. You could say that I'm the "offline" buses expert ;D , which is why I'm trying to get "online" to learn and improve from what I've lost out on.
Quote from: Bus 503 on December 19, 2015, 08:44:51 PM
Yeah, SCANIA Global teleport newly made buses from the moon. :)
Good to know ::) , I'll consider upgrading my bus binoculars to a bus telescope ;).
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 400 on December 19, 2015, 10:57:47 PM
Post by: Bus 400 on December 19, 2015, 10:57:47 PM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 19, 2015, 07:24:41 PM
.....when are the buses delivered? cause I've always wanted to see one. Is it at night or something, or are they teleported to just appear out of nowhere like a Tardis?
They have been during the daytime, usually around lunchtime/afternoon, but there is no guarantee of time. I'd suggest waiting out on a safe location along the Federal Highway north of Majura Parkway/Horse Park Drive (as no one can be sure which road they access Belconnen /Tuggeranong from). I'd say at tbe truck rest stop at the northern end of Lake George where the lovely copper hides & always pulls everyone except me up, but the delivery date also can't be guranteed.
I've only been lucky to see one bus being delivered (1 cent fare discount on a certain bus service if you can guess which one). But that was purely coincidental & didn't carry a camera back then.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Barry Drive on December 20, 2015, 11:31:11 AM
Post by: Barry Drive on December 20, 2015, 11:31:11 AM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 19, 2015, 08:33:33 PMBecause bus destinations are best displayed on the outside of the bus.
ok, but why would it appear on the outside of the bus and not just on the screen on the control panel?
You can't have a destination message which appears only on the control panel, because that's not what the system is designed to do. Also, the Version Date doubles as a "test message". No point in having a test message that doesn't actually test the external display.
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 19, 2015, 07:24:41 PMUnlikely that Woden depot will be used for new bus deliveries unless they start getting large numbers in a short time frame. The four recently delivered should be in service before the next one arrives.
Also, is Woden still going to be used for the E6 deliveries, or just for storage, and ... when are the buses delivered? cause I've always wanted to see one. Is it at night or something, or are they teleported to just appear out of nowhere like a Tardis?
They are not delivered at night. My understanding (although this may be wrong, and someone please correct me if it is) - new buses are driven to Canberra from Scania in Sydney (Prestons) using a logistics contractor. The delivery driver then makes his way back to Sydney - and it is easier to get a flight back to Sydney during the daytime.
Quote from: Bus 503 on December 19, 2015, 08:44:51 PMI was waiting for someone to notice that. You may have answered your own question - maybe the fleet numbers were interfering with the quality of the video recording so were moved.
Why has the position of fleet numbers changed on the outside of the driver's cabin?
They used to be next to the camera, but changed to under the camera and I found that a bit strange.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 23, 2015, 10:48:59 PM
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 23, 2015, 10:48:59 PM
Something else odd about the new E6s that I've just recently noticed. I think it's just for the 580's onwards, but what are those 3 strange looking greyish/black boxes on the roof of the new E6s? (if you don't know what I'm asking, by request, I can draw a picture of what I mean).
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 24, 2015, 06:23:26 AM
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 24, 2015, 06:23:26 AM
Wifi?
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Barry Drive on December 24, 2015, 03:10:55 PM
Post by: Barry Drive on December 24, 2015, 03:10:55 PM
They're trial Kangaroo repellent devices.
Title: Re: General Discussion 2011-2015
Post by: Bus 503 on December 24, 2015, 03:30:06 PM
Post by: Bus 503 on December 24, 2015, 03:30:06 PM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 23, 2015, 10:48:59 PM
Something else odd about the new E6s that I've just recently noticed. I think it's just for the 580's onwards, but what are those 3 strange looking greyish/black boxes on the roof of the new E6s? (if you don't know what I'm asking, by request, I can draw a picture of what I mean).
Quote from: Barry Drive on December 24, 2015, 03:10:55 PM
They're trial Kangaroo repellent devices.
Sorry but I couldn't help myself. :P
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