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- ArticlesOur Articles section contains an archive of news stories regarding Canberra Buses dating back to the 1920s
- Bus RestorationACT Bus members have acquired a number of ex-ACTION Buses with the intention to restore them to their former condition. Find out more about the vehicles here.
- Early HistoryThis special three-part series takes a look back at the history of buses in the Canberra region. Part One covers the 1920s Part Two covers the 1930s Part Three covers the 1940s through to the early 1960s.
- Fleet HistoryThis section takes a closer look at the diverse range of buses that have made up the ACTION Buses fleet over the years.
- Infrastructure HistoryA look at the various pieces of transport infrastructure around Canberra that are no longer in use.
- Route networksThe route networks operated by ACTION and its predecessors have evolved somewhat over the years. The articles in this section detail the bus routes that operated under these networks.
- ServicesDetails of unique service types and initiatives that have been operated by ACTION and its predecessors.
- Special EventsSpecial Events often see the involvement of ACTION Buses in order to ferry large numbers of people to and from the location in order to reduce traffic congestion. This section covers these events and how ACTION service them, as well as covering special events held by ACTION itself, including open days.
- Years in FocusA look at major events and milestones in given years in ACTIONs past
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- About UsACT Bus is Canberra’s Transport Enthusiast Website. You can find out more about the site via the articles in this section.
- FaresComprehensive details on bus fares for the capital region. See also our section on MyWay, ACTION’s new Smartcard ticketing system for Canberra.
- Featured BusSince 2010, we have selected one bus per month to become the ACT Bus Featured Bus, which means that vehicle is profiled on the main page of our website. Whilst there is no firm criteria for selection, generally buses with unique attributes are chosen.
- Fleet InformationVisit ACT Bus Fleet Wiki for encyclopedic information regarding the ACTION Buses Fleet – past and present! Our Fleet Information section covers the specifics of the buses which are currently within the ACTION Fleet.
- InfrastructureAn indepth look at the various pieces of infrastructure that support Canberra’s Bus Network.
- Media ReleasesAll the key details are featured in our library of Media Releases relating to ACTION Buses from the ACT Government and Opposition Parties.
- MyWayNews, information and updates on ACTION’s new smartcard ticketing system, MyWay. Please see below for our range of MyWay topics.
- NewsRead the latest in news relating to ACTION Buses and transport in Canberra, and discuss the burning issues in the ACT Bus Forum. We welcome all article submissions – please contact website@actbus.net to submit or to obtain further details.
- Photo of the MonthEach month the members of the ACT Bus Forum are invited to submit their photographs for consideration by fellow members to win Photo of the Month. You can view all the winners here. Photos can be submitted on our Facebook page, or our forums.
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Featured Bus

Featured Bus – May/June 2018

ZIB-109 was a Bedford VAM5 school bus with body by Pressed Metal Corporation (PMC), Sydney.

By ACT Bus, 6 months ago

Years in Focus

1987 in focus

1987 saw delivery of the Renault PR100.2 Mk1 buses commence, and planning began for an overhaul of Canberra’s bus network.

By ACT Bus, 7 months ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – April 2018

Bus 353 at Canberra Airport prior to commencing a Route 11A to the City. Photo by Todd Milton.

By ACT Bus, 7 months ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – March 2018

Bus 639 on Scherger Drive. “Zac Mathes Photography”

By ACT Bus, 8 months ago

Featured Bus

Featured Bus – March/April 2018

Bus 712 is a Volvo B5RLEH diesel-hybrid bus, with Bustech VSTH body, which is being evaluated by ACTION.

By ACT Bus, 8 months ago

Photo of the Month

2017 – Photo of the Year: Runner-up

Bus 619 lays over on Majura Road. Photo by “King of Buses”

By ACT Bus, 9 months ago

Media Releases

New bus fares from 20 January 2018

From Saturday 20 January 2018, fares for bus travel in the ACT will increase by up to 2.6 percent, with cash fares increasing between 10 and 20 cents. The free off-peak MyWay fare for concessions and seniors will continue until further notice.

By ACT Bus, 9 months ago

Featured Bus

Featured Bus – January/February 2018

Between December 1967 and 1969, ACTION received 14 AEC Swift MP3R buses with body by Athol Hedges.

By ACT Bus, 10 months ago

Route networks

Historic timetables

ACT Bus has an extensive collection of historic timetables which you can view and download in PDF format.

By ACT Bus, 10 months ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – December 2017

Bus 400 travels to Belconnen along William Slim Dr. Photo by ‘King of Buses.’

By ACT Bus, 11 months ago