Routes and Services
The 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.
Routes and Services
Early route networks
We take a look back at changes to the route networks between the 1920s and 1970s, and how newly opened suburbs were first serviced.
Routes and Services
Network 2016
ACTION’s Network 2016 commenced on 27 August 2016. Changes from the previous network included improved services to Molonglo and additional peak extensions to the City.
Articles
City Loop – starts 4 July 2016
The City Loop operated between July 2016 and April 2019. It provided a free anti-clockwise loop around the City and Braddon.
Routes and Services
Nightrider 2015
Nightrider is back in 2015. Check your suburbs and departure times here.
Routes and Services
Network 2014 (May 2015 revision)
ACTION’s Network 2014, which commenced on 1 September 2014, was revised effective 18 May 2015.
Routes and Services
Network 2014
A listing of all routes operating under ACTION’s Network 2014, which commenced on 1 September 2014.
Routes and Services
Network 1962
The last bus on a Saturday night would wait for the theatre to finish before it left the City – find out what the rest of Canberra’s bus network looked like in 1962.
Routes and Services
Transborder services
Transborder Express (a division of Comfort Delgro Cabcharge) operates services between Yass and Canberra City.
Articles
On board the Centenary Loop
ACT Bus reviews the ride on Route 100, the Centenary Loop service which operated during 2013.