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- ArticlesOur Articles section contains an archive of news stories regarding Canberra Buses dating back to the 1920s
- Bus Restoration and PreservationACT 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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Media Releases

New bus service to be trialled for Strathnairn

A free loop service between Strathnairn and Kippax Centre will commence on Monday 2 March.
(27 February 2020)

By ACT Bus, 9 months5 months ago

Media Releases

Update to bus network to encourage more Canberrans onto public transport

Adjustments to the bus network are expected to commence on 28 April 2020. The changes include “direct local services” and additional services on Saturdays.
(5 February 2020)

By ACT Bus, 10 months5 months ago

Featured Bus

Featured Bus – January/February 2020

Between 1993 and 1996, 42 Renault PR100.3 buses were delivered to ACTION. All of these buses were built on the Austral Denning “Starliner” body (from Brisbane).

By ACT Bus, 11 months6 months ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – December 2019

Bus 112 sits at Chapman Terminus after completing Route R7 from City. Photo by Zac Mathes.

By ACT Bus, 12 months11 months ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – November 2019

Bus 646 turns from Darwinia Terrace onto Hindmarsh Drive in Chapman. Photo by ‘King of Buses’.

By ACT Bus, 1 year9 months ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – October 2019

Bus 967 travels along Bugden Avenue. Photo by ‘King of Buses’.

#Photo of the Year 2019

By ACT Bus, 1 year9 months ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – September 2019

Bus 497 climbs Knoke Ave, Gordon. Photo by ‘King of Buses’.

By ACT Bus, 1 year1 year ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – August 2019

Bus 598 climbs Felstead Vista, Denman Prospect.
Photo by “Bus 400”

By ACT Bus, 1 year1 year ago

Media Releases

Getting on with Light Rail stage 2

ACT Government will split the Light Rail stage 2 into two separate approvals with the intent of progressing the segment from City to Commonwealth Park more quickly.
(5 July 2019)

By ACT Bus, 1 year5 months ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – July 2019

Tram 013 on Northbourne Avenue having just passed over Barry Drive bound for Gungahlin (on the first day of service).
Photo by Todd Milton.

By ACT Bus, 1 year1 year ago

Featured Bus

Featured Bus – July/August 2019

Bus 400 is a MAN A69 18.320 with a Custom Coaches “CB60 Evo II” body which entered service in November 2009.

By ACT Bus, 1 year5 months ago

Media Releases

Keeping Canberra moving with better public transport and safer roads

The 2019-20 ACT Budget includes funding for 84 new buses over four years, a new ticketing system, design for a replacement Woden Interchange and a Park & Ride at Kenny.
(4 June 2019)

By ACT Bus, 1 year5 months ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – June 2019

Bus 464 operating route R5 at Erindale Interchange. Photo by ‘King of Buses’.

By ACT Bus, 1 year1 year ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – May 2019

Tram 004 on Hibberson Street. Photo by “Barry Drive”

By ACT Bus, 2 years1 year ago

Featured Bus

Featured Bus – May/June 2019

In October 1984, the Canberra Public Library Service commenced using a Mercedes-Benz O.305 to operate its Mobile Library.

By ACT Bus, 2 years5 months ago