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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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News

Ticket vending machines now in use

Ticket Vending Machines which have been installed at four Canberra bus stations are now operational.

By ACT Bus, 4 months3 months ago

Featured Bus

Featured Bus – January/February 2019

ZIB 100 was an AEC Reliance 2MU3RAE which entered service in 1965 and was withdrawn from service in June 1976.

By ACT Bus, 5 months3 months ago

News

‘Culture Loop’ bus service up and running

“The Culture Loop”, a new free shuttle bus service jointly funded by a number of Canberra’s top cultural institutions, commenced operating on 20 December 2018.

By CityNews, 5 months5 months ago

Fares

New fares for public transport from Saturday 5 January 2019

At the beginning of each year Transport Canberra revises its fares in line with inflation. Consistent with previous years, new public transport fares will take effect from Saturday 5 January 2019.

By ACT Bus, 5 months1 month ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – December 2018

Canberra Metro Tram 004 on Flemington Road undergoing testing.
Photo by Todd Milton

By ACT Bus, 6 months5 months ago

Media Releases

New, bigger bus network to begin in April 2019 – ready for term two of the school year

Canberra’s new bus network will be introduced in April 2019, ready for the start of term two.

By ACT Bus, 6 months5 months ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – November 2018

Bus 517 operates a school run along Kambah Pool Road. Photo by “King of Buses”.

By ACT Bus, 7 months6 months ago

Featured Bus

Featured Bus – November/December 2018

Bus 710 was a BYD K9RA “Toro” plug-in electric bus, with Gemilang Coachworks body, which was delivered to ACTION in July 2017.

By ACT Bus, 7 months4 months ago

Media Releases

Canberra will be better connected under new transport network, with the first month of travel free

Following a period of consultation, Transport Canberra have released details of the public transport network which will operate in 2019.

By ACT Bus, 7 months5 months ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – October 2018

644 lays over on Bradley St at Woden Bus Station under the full moon. Photo by “King of Buses”.

By ACT Bus, 8 months4 months ago