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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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Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – September 2018

Bus 658 traverses Dickson Bus Station. Photo by ‘Bus 400’

By ACT Bus, 5 months3 months ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – August 2018

7555MO and Bus 553 travel along College Street. Photo by ‘King of Buses’

By ACT Bus, 6 months5 months ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – July 2018

Bus 606 climbs over Dairy Farmers Hill. Photo by “Bus 400”

By ACT Bus, 7 months6 months ago

Featured Bus

Featured Bus – July/August 2018

Bus 491 is a MAN A69 18.320 HOCL-NL/E5 with a Custom “CB60 Evo II” body, which entered service in December 2011.

By ACT Bus, 7 months2 weeks ago

Media Releases

New public transport network to provide better services, 7 days a week with 10 Rapid services

Consultation is now open on Canberra’s new public transport network for 2019 that will deliver more frequent, faster services seven days a week.

By ACT Bus, 7 months3 months ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – June 2018

Bus 991 in AGL AOA on Callam St in 2007. Photo by Todd Milton.

By ACT Bus, 8 months7 months ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – May 2018

Bus 430 operating Route 200 along Flemington Road. Photo by Todd Milton.

By ACT Bus, 9 months5 months ago

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, 9 months7 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, 10 months7 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, 10 months9 months ago