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
Network 2012
Network 2012 commenced on 28 May 2012. The most significant changes occurred in Gungahlin, including updated weekend services. Other changes included extension of 318 & 319 to Kippax and 4 to Canberra Hospital and Woden.
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Qcity Transit Services
Qcity Transit (formerly Deane’s Buslines) operate services within the Queanbeyan region as well as connecting Queanbeyan to Canberra and Bungendore.
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Downtowner
“Downtowner” was an inner-city bus loop which operated from 1991 until 1998.
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The Tuggie Bus
The Tuggie Bus was a loop bus service, usually operated by Toyota Coasters, which serviced Kambah and Wanniassa. It ran from June 1980 until July 1981.
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School Student Transport Scheme
The School Student Transport Scheme briefly operated during 2001. It provided for free school bus travel and required additional buses due to new school routes.
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Redex and Red Rapid
Redex Route 727 (later Red Rapid 200) was a limited stop service that ran from Gungahlin to Kingston & Fyshwick via City.
It operated from November 2009 until April 2019.
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Nightrider
Nightrider was a set of services which ran during the festive season. For a flat fare with no concessions, patrons could catch a bus home from the City Bus Station.
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GMC 400
The GMC 400 ran in Canberra in 2000, 2001 and 2002. The track was on streets in the area known as the Parliamentary Triangle. In it’s final year, the race was known as the Canberra 400 after GMC declined to continue sponsorship of the event. For the GMC 400 V8 Read more…
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Flexibus
ACTION went back to the future in the mid 2000s, with flexible routes introduced after 7.30pm.